LI hospital, Alzheimer's Foundation offer memory screenings
The Alzheimer's Foundation has teamed up with the medical staff of Mt. Sinai South Nassau to encourage brain health.
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The Alzheimer's Foundation has teamed up with the medical staff of Mt. Sinai South Nassau to encourage brain health.
It's estimated seven million Americans are living with dementia, and the disease recently made headlines because of actor Bruce Willis's diagnosis.
Jeff Ray painted the roof of his home purple, hoping passengers in planes will see and become inspired.
Despite working at the pile on 9/11, he says nothing prepared him for the personal tragedy of Alzheimer's, CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports.
While some are encouraged by a new drug, critics question whether the benefits are worth the risk.
Taking care of a loved one who has Alzheimer's disease can be challenging for families. CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis sat down with an Upper West Side man who hopes his heartfelt experience can help others.
Many people have watched loved ones with Alzheimer's disease, and sometimes their health struggles can be difficult for families.
Police say the 72-year-old wandered away from home on Thursday afternoon.
September 21 is World Alzheimer's Day, raising awareness about a disease that impacts more than six million Americans.
Death rates of individuals battling Alzheimer's increased by 14 to 17 percent during the pandemic, so fundraisers like this are more crucial than ever. CBS2's John Elliott reports.
While lifestyle choices can factor into development of the disease, genes determine 60-80% of a person's risk.
