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Mets legend Tom Seaver diagnosed with dementia. Regarding his diagnosis and the disease overall, , Medical Director of The Center of Excellence for Alzheimer's Disease at Stony Brook University Renaissance School of Medicine, says:

• Rates of Alzheimer’s disease increase with age. 1 out 4 people over the age of 75 have a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.
• Cognitive screening tests should be administered yearly to people 65 and older as part of their routine yearly medical check up to improve early diagnosis.
• Early diagnosis is critically important as the treatments to slow progression of memory impairment are most effective during the early stage of the illness.
• Lifestyle modifications such as daily physical exercise and Mediterranean diet have been found to help slow progression of memory loss in some people.

Dr. Palekar is available for interview.