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Dementia Friendly Alexandria

By Jackie Barbarito According to the World Health Organization, there are about 50 million people living with dementia in the United States, with this number...

Seniors: Shining a spotlight on cognitive decline

By Jessica Fredericksen Amidst COVID-19, cancer and cardiac disease, few people recognize one of the other major public health issues – cognitive decline. When people...

Dementia Friendly Alexandria strives to educate the community

By Jane King Dementia can be a mystery to people who may not know how to react when they encounter someone with the disease. This...