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Alzheimer's Disease/Dementia

As we age, most of us will experience temporary memory lapses. We may forget names or telephone numbers and have difficulty finding the right word, which can be annoying, but certainly not life threatening. More serious memory problems and behavioral changes that interfere with daily life may not be normal and may indicate a more serious condition. 

The Alliance for Aging Research has created four
short films about Alzheimer's disease.  Please
click
here to view A Quick Look at Alzheimer's.