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Some 2.3 million of U.S. adults over 65—more than 4%—have a diagnosis of dementia. But even without a diagnosis, a certain ...

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The Essex County Library is rolling out a program for people living with dementia. Cognitive Care Kits will soon be available to be checked out later this month. The kits include puzzles, games, art ...

Caption: Essex County Library has launched cognitive care kits. They're filled with mental and sensory activities for people with dementia. (Jennifer La Grassa/CBC) If you have a loved one with ...

Most cases of dementia are caused by a mixture of risk factors. A risk factor is something that affects our chances of developing a condition like dementia. For most of us our risk of dementia is made ...