UPCOMING THERAPIES: Researchers know more about old drugs than new ones. That’s why they put a lot of effort into "repurposing" existing drugs to cure
FDA-Approved riluzole improved communication between neurons in the brain’s hippocampus. So Rockefeller University researchers are conducting a clinical trial to test the effectiveness of riluzole
In recent years, the link between insulin and dementia has become widely recognized. People with diabetes develop Alzheimer’s earlier and are more likely to develop
VIDEOS + ARTICLE: Impaired insulin has been long linked to diabetes as well as Alzheimer’s. Learn how two approved diabetes drugs are showing exciting results
VIDEO + ARTICLE: Nilvadipine is a European anti-hypertensive drug. Possessing a strong safety record, the drug is showing growing evidence of fighting Alzheimer’s on 3
VIDEO: DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation) is becoming very precise. In this TED Video, DBS pacemakers connect to the brain’s fornix. This allows doctors to turn
Is there a way to speed up the search for an Alzheimer’s cure? “Drug repurposing” is one option. It takes drugs approved for one disease
VIDEO & ARTICLE: Why were people with rheumatoid arthritis getting less Alzheimer’s? Find out how the answer to this question has triggered an anti-Alzheimer’s trial
RESEARCH VIDEO – Alzheimer’s International Conference: See NIH-sponsored research exploring intranasal insulin as a potentially strong treatment for dementia.
Florida researchers noticed that people with cancer tended not to get Alzheimer’s disease. So, FDA approved anti-cancer drugs were screened to see how well they
Every dementia journey is unique — but large studies now show clear patterns. Age, type of dementia, and general health all play major roles in how long a person lives after diagnosis.
For Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, spread this video to raise awareness of simple things you can do to prevent Alzheimer’s.
MUSIC VIDEO: This beautiful song captures a son’s dedication to his father, living in an Alzheimer’s home. Watching from Dad’s window, the gorgeous imagery unfolds into a loving, moving melody.
It is one of the most beautiful Compensations of this life thatNo man can sincerely try to help anotherWithout helping himself.
What are the early symptoms of Alzheimer’s? When to get a professional evaluation.
SHORT-TERM MEMORY lapses are obvious signs of Alzheimer’s, but other tell-tale signals begin to show much earlier. Learn how to look for semantic impairments, such as simple questions about size.
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?
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