Around 5.8 million people 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s in the United States, according to the Mayo Clinic. Dr. Luis Reina, neurologist at CCMH, said the disease causes the brain to shrink and brain cells to die. “The spinal fluid on the surface of the...
The annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s is right around the corner, but it’s going to look a little different this year because of COVID-19. Despite everything going on, the Oklahoma Alzheimer’s Association has been working to raise awareness about the disease and help...
The Walk to End Alzheimer’s of SWOK is coming up. It’s an event to help raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Alzheimer’s is a disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions. Natalie Fitch is the...
MedWatch- Alzheimer’s Disease from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- Alzheimer’s is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, there are more than 60,000...
MedWatch- Lawton walk hopes to help find cure for Alzheimer's from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO) -Sixty-five-thousand Oklahomans have Alzheimer’s Disease. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, that number will keep increasing until a...
