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November 24, 2015 12:00 pm GMT

6 simple gadgets improving life for those with dementia

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Every 67 seconds, someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease

It's a shocking statistic, but it's only the beginning. One in three seniors dies with the disease or other symptoms of dementia, and Alzheimer's is the sixth-leading cause of death in the country, ranking before diabetes and suicide

See also: 1940s-style rooms help residents with dementia remember the past

It's alarmingly prevalent, but the realities of dementia are often ignored until it hits close to home, impacting a loved one or even you.

November is Alzheimer's Awareness Month, a month to advocate for more awareness of the widespread, incurable disease. But it's also important to give those living with the diseased an enhanced, comfortable day-to-day experience. Read more...

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