According to the latest US Alzheimer’s Association report, one in three seniors dies with Alzheimer’s or another dementia in the United States.

The new report shows that while deaths from other major diseases, such as heart disease, HIV/AIDS and stroke, continue to experience significant declines, Alzheimer’s deaths continue to rise — increasing 68 percent from 2000-2010.

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maart 26, 2013