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If spouse has dementia, your risk rises too

by admin | Jun 4, 2010 | Alzheimers

May 6: Caring for a sick loved one can be an overwhelming and emotionally draining experience. Author Gail Sheehy discusses the coping strategies — and her own experiences — covered in her latest book, “Passages in Caregiving.” (Today Show)Researchers found that seniors had six times the risk of developing dementia if they lived with a spouse who had been diagnosed with the condition, according to a new study. The increased risk was substantially higher for husbands than for wives.


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