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Storytelling program improves lives of people with Alzheimer’s

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Nearly 16 million Americans will be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia by 2050, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Symptoms include mood and behavior changes, disorientation, memory loss and diffi…

Timely depression diagnosis critical to maintain health of elderly

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Depression affects approximately 30 to 40 percent of nursing home residents, but it often goes unrecognized, according to American Geriatrics Society, which can lead to lower quality of life or even suicide. Now, researchers …