A Coat for Dementia
October 8, 2017
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FRESH IDEAS: A “Memory Coat” solves common memory problems: recognizing your jacket, remembering the keys, closing the jacket and finding the way back home. Learn
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DOT: The Newest Alzheimer’s Play
September 25, 2017
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VIDEO: “Dot” is a new play, opening the theater season in St. Louis. The entertaining drama deals with Alzheimer’s artistically and factually. Artists teamed up
Neuron-Factory Revs Up Alzheimer’s Research
July 9, 2017
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VIDEO + ARTICLE: It was impossible to examine living brain cells hit by Alzheimer’s – until now. See how large-scale production of live neurons enables
New Dementia Cruise
May 14, 2017
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A new “Dementia Cruise” is setting sail. Both a conference and a vacation, people include those with early or mid-stage dementia, family, friends, professionals and
SILK Blood Test: Solving Alzheimer’s & Aging
April 26, 2017
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VIDEO + ARTICLE: The Stable Isotope Labeling Kinetics (SILK™) blood test is a recent technology that sees Alzheimer’s years before signs appear. It can open
Glen Campbell’s Wife on Advanced Alzheimer’s
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See Kim Campbell’s update on her husband Glen Campbell, as she gives hope and support to other caregivers. She shares Glen’s Alzheimer’s journey, where he is today, and his feelings on their “Goodbye Tour”.
Cantab Mobile Dementia Test Approved by FDA
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VIDEO + ARTICLE: FDA approval of a new dementia test has taken Alzheimer’s detection a giant step forward. Called “Cantab Mobile“, the test is a
“My Mom HAS Won”: Pat Summitt Alzheimer’s Clinic Opens
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VIDEO: When record-setting coach Pat Summitt was first diagnosed, she turned to her son Tyler and said, “I want to win. I want to beat
Washington Racing to Overcome Alzheimer’s by 2025
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Tramiprosate Moves Beyond the “One-Size-Fits-All” Approach to Curing Alzheimer’s
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Large, significant improvements in genetically-defined Alzheimer’s patients were seen in a clinical trial for tramiprosate. Learn about the important potential presented by these Phase-3 trial
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