Former Congressman Dennis Moore and funnyman Seth Rogen gave Capitol Hill a brilliant presentation on the state of Alzheimer’s today. Watch this engaging presentation to
VIDEO + TRANSCRIPT: 3 experimental drugs are part of a fascinating genetic study on how to prevent Alzheimer’s. NBC’s chief science correspondent Robert Bazell investigates.
Although many researchers have tried, no link between aluminum and Alzheimer’s has ever been proven. Learn of a new finding regarding a job-related case of aluminum exposure. It
If you use Namenda (also called memantine or Ebixa) for Alzheimer’s, there is an important change planned for August 15. Learn about the move to
VIDEO & ARTICLE The NIH has launched a breakthrough private/public joint-venture to find a cure for Alzheimer’s and 3 other complex disorders. It consists of
Learn how Anavex is breaking ground on a new Alzheimer’s treatment by developing their best experimental drug in combination with the best-known approved treatment, Aricept.
Congress THE BIG NEWS IN WASHINGTON — An unprecedented $122 million increase for Alzheimer’s research & caregiver support was passed swiftly by Congress. Get the
VIDEO Music legend Glen Campbell hasn’t let his battle with Alzheimer’s disease keep him from his music. His wife, Kim, tells USA TODAY about his
VIDEO + ARTICLE Pfizer and Akili Interactive Labs are developing a video game to detect cognitive changes in people at-risk for Alzheimer’s. This is the
VIDEO The recent G8 Dementia Summit joined nations in committing resources to find a cure. One man with Alzheimer’s dementia was at the summit looking
Alzheimer’s is characterized by an overproduction of free radicals in cells. That’s why incredibly tiny “nanoparticles” of silver, found in supplements, cosmetics and food packaging, worry scientists. Hear their concerns, as well as products to avoid.
Why do so many people with dementia refuse to bathe? 🚿 What can you do? One simple change could make the difference. See tips to help your loved one. Leave a comment sharing what worked for you. It could inspire another caregiver!
Researchers discovered AWE to be a potent predictor of reduced pro-inflammatory cytokines. Can the awe we feel when touched by the beauty of nature, art and spirituality protect us from Alzheimer’s high levels of cytokines?
Three important dementia studies focus on HS-AGING, a type of dementia almost as common as Alzheimer’s in the 85+ group. Yet few people have heard of it. Why? What makes it different?
An intriguing study of 120 grandmothers might surprise you. Doctors know socially engaged people have better cognition and less dementia. But can a person get too much of a good thing? What’s the right balance?
Enjoy this great duet between a musician with dementia and his son. A triumph of spirit over Alzheimer’s! Sing-a-long if you like!
It looks like a sneeze cannot give anyone Alzheimer’s. While Alzheimer’s abnormal disease proteins do spread from cell-to-cell, they are not “infectious”. Check out the facts.
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