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Filling in the Alzheimer's 'Race Gap'

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(HealthDay News) -- A diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease is wrenching, especially for family members of the patient.But certain races and ethnic groups, including Hispanics and blacks, are more likely to labor under misconceptions about the disease, often wrongly viewing it as a normal part of aging, researchers are learning.And that often leads to delays in seeking care, when early treatment might make a difference in the progression of the mind-wasting disorder.In a recent survey conducted fo...