Older Adults In A Medical Or Research Setting Suffer A Stress Response That Reduces Their Memory
Sunday, Jun. 17th 2012 9:17 AM
Your mother had a doctor’s appointment for a memory test. The results are conclusive: she presents with the first signs of Alzheimer type dementia.
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