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What Is World Alzheimer’s Day?

In Communication, Dementia & Alzheimer's, Hearing Loss by Dr. Marcus Kolmetz

World Alzheimer’s Day is celebrated each year on September 21st. This day reminds us about the impact of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease on individuals and communities globally. This year’s World Alzheimer’s Day is a great time to learn more about the connection between hearing loss, cognitive decline, and dementia. The …

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September is World Alzheimer’s Month

In Dementia & Alzheimer's by Dr. Marcus Kolmetz

Alzheimer’s disease impacts areas of the brain which control thought, memory, emotion and language. It is the most common form of dementia, a nonreversible decline in mental function, accounting for between 60 and 80% of the diagnosed cases. Globally, two out of three people believe there is little to no …