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It’s not unusual to forget a few things as we get older, but there is a difference between the occasional lapse and the early warning signs of Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Nearly 5.5 million Americans live with the disease — more than 100,000 right here in Tennessee.

Elder care expert Joyce Mahoney-Braner is here to show us how to keep our brains at the top of their game.