Alcohol intake and risk of dementia
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The association between the intake of alcoholic beverages and risk of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and dementia associated with stroke in a group of elderly persons from New York City are examined. It is observed that the consumption of up to three servings of wine daily is associated with a lower risk of AD in elderly persons without the apolipoprotein E (APOE)- epsilon 4 allele.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2004
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Elder financial abuse: an evaluation framework and supporting evidence
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The adverse effects of financial abuse on the health of elderly are discussed. A study examining the incidence of such crimes against elderly persons along with evidence of such instances is presented.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2005
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