Man with younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease chooses to live in the present
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Lawyer walks to end Alzheimer’s in honor of his wife
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Of the more than 5 million people in the United States living with Alzheimer’s, about 200,000 have the younger-onset form of the disease. Some of the individuals are diagnosed in their 30s, 40s or 50s. Bruce Friedman’s wife, Melinda, was one of them, and he participates in Walk to End Alzheimer’s® to honor her.
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Take precautions to avoid issues with multiple medications
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A person with Alzheimer's or other dementia may be prescribed multiple medications, and may take medications for other conditions as well. Care needs to be taken with all medications and when more than one is being used.
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Your donations and support make a difference.
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The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
Alzheimer's Association National Office 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601
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