Dr. Macie P. Smith's newly-released book, A Dementia Caregiver Called to Action: The Journey examines the challenges a ...

Many people worry they are developing serious cognitive deficits when these are in fact only minor and within the bounds of ...

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Neurologist Richard Restak, in his book ‘How to Prevent Dementia: An Expert’s Guide to Long-Term Brain ... helps build resilience against cognitive decline. Novels and puzzles, demanding working ...

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