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    What's the Difference Between Dementia & Alzheimer's Disease?

    Many people often confuse the terms Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Although they are used interchangeably, there are distinct differences between them. Read about the differences between Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

    Tuesday, May 23, 2017
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    Lifestyle

    “Vision” Foods to Include in Your Diet

    Are you eating the foods that are best for protecting your eyes? Learn which foods boost your vision health and help protect against eye diseases.

    Tuesday, May 23, 2017
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    Promising New Treatments for AMD

    The telephone discussion features Dr. Joshua Dunaief, of the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School Medicine, who specializes in the study of age-related macular degeneration.

    Wednesday, April 26, 2017
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    Expert

    Alzheimer’s Disease: Three Steps to Prepare Financially

    It is critical to develop a financial plan for those with Alzheimer’s disease. Learn three helpful tips for getting started, and how to best organize important income, investment and liability records.

    Monday, April 24, 2017
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    Expert

    Can Macular Degeneration Be Reversed?

    People suffering from age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can lose some or all of their central vision. The disease rarely affects the side (peripheral) vision, and for those whose central vision is affected, in some circumstances vision may be regained.

    Tuesday, May 30, 2017

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