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International Alzheimer's Day
Posted: 09.21.2009 at 4:43 PM
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Numbers world-wide shocking, Panhandle--not available.

AMARILLO, TEXAS -- International Alzheimer's Day brings shocking statistics for you and your loved ones.

According to a new report more than 35 million people world-wide are living with some form of Alzheimer's or dementia.

Locally Doctor Stephanie McClure of the Texas Tech Division of Geriatric Medicine say numbers just are not available.

But McClure says the warning signs are the same world-wide.

The World Alzheimer Report also said that every 70 seconds in the United States someone develops Alzheimer's Disease.

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