Reaching 90 without dementia doesn’t mean you’re in the clear

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People who reach their 90s without dementia might appear to have escaped much of the danger of cognitive decline. Until recently, however, scientists had relatively little evidence showing what happens to dementia risk at such advanced ages.

That gap is becoming increasingly important as lifespans rise around the world. By 2100, roughly 230 million people 90 or older could be alive worldwide, increasing the need for better information about how the brain ages ...

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