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Aprende a distinguir los cambios naturales de la edad de las señales que requieren atención médica No todo cambio en la memoria, la concentración o el comportamiento es parte del envejecimiento natural . Aunque con los años es normal experimentar ciertos olvidos ocasionales, cuando estos comienzan a afectar las actividades diarias o la forma en que una persona se desenvuelve, es importante prestarles atención. Actuar a tiempo puede hacer una gran diferencia .   Muchas persona

By Dr. Rolance G. Chavier Roper, MD Vice President of Medical Affairs Epic Healthcare Solutions The Puerto Rico population is aging rapidly. More than a quarter of the population is now over 60 , and the proportion of adults 65 and older  has climbed sharply in recent years. Alzheimer's disease and related dementias rank among the top causes of illness and death on the island, especially for older adults.  Primary care physicians manage these patients daily— many with diabete

By Rolance Chavier Roper, MD Epic Healthcare Solutions VP Medical Affairs Over the course of more than thirty years, caring for older adults and those with chronic illnesses, one principle has become unmistakably clear: prevention   is the most effective tool in modern medicine . This is especially true in neurology. Cognitive decline often occurs gradually and quietly over many years before symptoms become apparent. By the time a patient or family notices a change, crucial o