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DementiaToday posts scientific news and professional views on Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

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Who is DementiaToday?

I am a professional writer, psychologist, and former caregiver of a beloved mother who recently died from Frontotemporal dementia. If you have a loved one with AD or other dementias, I know what you are going through. I have lived it too. My heart goes out to each and everyone one of you.

I hope you find the information posted on this site to be interesting, useful, and helpful. Your comments are always welcome and I answer all emails.

Thank you for visiting my site.


~Jennifer and Mom

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