Thursday, September 16, 2010

15-minute test diagnoses Alzheimer's with a pencil | abc7chicago.com

15-minute test diagnoses Alzheimer's with a pencil abc7chicago.com: "According to the 2010 report on Alzheimer's Facts and Figures, an estimated 60 to 80 percent of patients with Alzheimer's disease suffer from dementia.
Where are your keys? How do you get to the store? What's your child's name? More than 5 million Americans with Alzheimer's disease struggle with these questions daily. And because a new person is diagnosed every 70 seconds, it's critical to catch it early.
There's a new, free test to test your memory and help doctors get you started on the right treatment.
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