Alzheimer's/Dementia

A new Alzheimer’s study suggests where you live can affect the odds of a diagnosis

(By Juliana Kim for NPR)

In the United States, it’s estimated that about 7 million people are living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. But the number of people with a formal diagnosis is far less than that. Now, a new study suggests the likelihood of getting a formal diagnosis may depend on where a person lives. Continue reading here...

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