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September is World Alzheimer’s Month

In Alzheimer’s and Dementia by Ed Kocher, ACA, BC-HISSeptember 15, 2019

It’s World Alzheimer’s Month! Every September, Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI), along with doctors and professionals around the globe, raises awareness about dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease, advocating for those suffering from brain diseases, and encouraging people to reduce their risks of developing this disease. Millions of Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s Disease, and it’s one of the most common chronic illnesses faced …

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Symptoms of Memory Loss Could Actually Be Hearing Loss

In Alzheimer’s and Dementia, hearing loss by Ed Kocher, ACA, BC-HISMarch 13, 2019

As we get older, several different health conditions tend to go hand in hand. While we might have trouble reading the newspaper, we also might have aches and pains in our joints. On the one hand, we might have more trouble going up several flights of stairs, and we also are at a greater risk of having a serious fall. …

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It’s National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, So Let’s Talk About Hearing Loss and Brain Health

In Alzheimer’s and Dementia, Family and Relationships by Ed Kocher, ACA, BC-HISNovember 14, 2018

It’s a festive time of year, and you might be busy planning your Thanksgiving menu or getting ready to send out Christmas cards. But November is about something else too: it’s National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. The number of Americans with Alzheimer’s is rapidly growing. Currently, there are approximately 5.7 million American adults living with this disease, but this number is …