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Stroke Is the 3rd Leading Cause of Death for Women. So Where Are They in the Clinical Trials?

Sunita Sohrabji -
Stroke is often a precursor to dementia. Black women are twice as likely to suffer stroke than their white counterparts.
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An Economic and Emotional Marathon: Dementia Caregiving in Today’s America

SweSwe Aye -
According to recent data from AARP, caregiving has transitioned from a temporary family duty into a multi-year "marathon."
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Walking Beside Her Father-in-Law Through Dementia

Nicole Chang -
For Yunjung Lee, walks with her father-in-law, who has dementia, are part of a daily routine of care that offer moments of clarity and connection.

Officials: Leaner Budget Won’t Shake California’s Support for ‘Aging With Dignity’

Nicole Chang -
By 2030, one-in-four Californians will be over the age of 60. Despite looming cuts, officials say the state remains committed to supporting older adults.
Health

Easing the Toll of Alzheimer’s on Women

Selen Ozturk -
As the population of California grows older than it’s ever been, the burden of Alzheimer’s on women grows heavier.
Health

Breaking Cultural Stigmas Around Alzheimer’s

Selen Ozturk -
Stigma around Alzheimer’s disease — the second-leading cause of death in California — prevents many communities from getting help.
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‘Who Are You?’ Asked My Mother

Jaya Padmanabhan -
My 89-year-old mother had lived in our home in California since 2006. But I was forced to move her to an assisted living facility in India.

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