How Does DBS Help Alzheimer’s?
November 3, 2014
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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
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Experience 1 Minute in Alzheimer’s
November 3, 2014
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Bupa’s new study helps healthy adults realize how prevalent and frustrating, memory loss can be. Play their new, free online “Memory Game”.
Are Alzheimer’s Smell Tests Better Than Memory Tests?
October 26, 2014
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Two new studies suggest that odor identification tests can help diagnose Alzheimer’s. They may even be able to predict the onset of memory problems. The tests are easy to administer and inexpensive. Find out more.
Alzheimer’s-In-A-Dish Speeds Up Research & Strengthens Amyloid Hypothesis
October 20, 2014
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VIDEO+ARTICLE: One thing can be said about all Alzheimer’s drug trials: they take way too much time & money. New 3-D culture systems hope to
From Neuroradiologist To Artist: An Alzheimer’s Journey
October 20, 2014
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“Hope” is the story of Dr. Bill Garfinkle. See how he reinvented himself from neuroradiologist to artist after his diagnosis of Alzheimer’s.
Skin Cells Offer a Lead to New Alzheimer’s Treatments
October 20, 2014
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VIDEO+ARTICLE: Neuroscientists are reprogramming skin cells in order to discover newer, better treatments for Alzheimer’s.
Glenn Campbell’s Family Walking for Alzheimer’s
October 20, 2014
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VIDEO: The singer’s family hopes spreading the word will help find a cure. See what they have to say.
Glenn Campbell Strums On in Stage 6 Alzheimer’s
October 12, 2014
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VIDEO + TRANSCRIPT: As country legend Glen Campbell entered the final stages of Alzheimer’s, his family allowed NBC to spend some time with him. See
Seth Rogen’s Care Relief Grant Program for Dementia
October 12, 2014
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ASSISTANCE VIDEO + ARTICLE: Hilarity for Charity® and the Home Instead Senior Care® network are working together to award home care grants, to those providing
Alzheimer’s Eye Test Attracts $15 Million
October 6, 2014
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VIDEO + ARTICLE: The Cognoptix Eye Test for Alzheimer’s is in clinical trials. It is already doing so well that this week, it received an
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