Being Bilingual May Slow Progress of Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is one that runs in families. Your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease depends, in part, on how old you are, how many of your close relatives have the disease, and what genetic mutations you inherited from your ancestors. A recent study shows that being bilingual seems to slow the progress of this disease. According to the Alzheimer’s Association website, there are ten signs to look for that may indicate that a person is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. These signs include memory loss that disrupts one’s daily life, difficulty in completing familiar tasks, confusion with time or place, new … Continue reading