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Living with Alzheimer’s Disease
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2013 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures
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36 Million People in the World have Dementia Today
This number will nearly double every 20 years, to an estimated 65.7 million in 2030, and 115.4 million in 2050.
The Benefits of Early Diagnosis and Intervention
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Alzheimer’s Warning Signs
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