Jaime Bortz, 39, is losing her memory to dementia. Her mom, now a full-time carer, is foreshadowing the burden many families will experience as dementia cases rise.

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A hidden phase of Alzheimer’s appears decades before symptoms, offering a chance for early detection and treatment.

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