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Health Mar 05

Why the number of Americans with Alzheimer’s could more than double by 2050

By Laura Santhanam

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Caregivers Struggle with Needs of Alzheimer’s Patients

As the number of patients stricken with Alzheimer's disease continues to grow, so does the community of families and caregivers who have pledged to look after loved ones, often risking emotional, physical and financial burdens.

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