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Tip of the Week: Alzheimer's

If you’re on the run this week and pressed for time, we get that! So instead of a longer tip of the week, here are a few quick facts to take with you to go:
1. Those with Alzheimer’s disease may develop problems with social skills, due to memory and conversation impairments
2. Those with AD may experience mood and appetite changes, due to associated parts of the brain being damaged
3. Another part of the brain that is often affected by AD is the area responsible for orientation and navigation, leading to wandering and getting lost

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