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Podcast: The Lean to the Left Podcast
Episode: Dr. Shuvendu Sen- Holistic Methods to Prevent Dementia
Description: An estimated 6.5 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's today. Seventy-three percent are age 75 or older, and altogether, about 1 in 9 age 65 and older, or 10.7% of that group, has Alzheimer's.As the population of Americans with this disease continues to increase, so does the burden of caring for them. This year alone, the cost for healthcare, long-term care and hospice services for those age 65 and older with dementia are estimated to be around $305 billion. It's a huge, tragic problem that touches millions of people, their families and friends.That’s why we have as ou...