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Health Break - Alzheimer's

It is said that a disease as profound as Alzheimer’s claims two victims: the one suffering from the disease, and the loved-one who is caring for them. Alzheimer’s affects four million people nationwide – seventythousand people here in East Tennessee. The numbers are expected to grow as our population becomes more aged. But there is good news. Promising new drugs are improving cognition in Alzheimer’s patients.

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The Brain and Spine Institute offers patients and their family the most specialists and the latest
technology. To learn more about Alzheimer’s, consult your physician or contact our Healthcare Coordinators online or by calling 865.305.6970