VIDEO+ARTICLE: The A4 Study is a cutting-edge trial aimed at preventing Alzheimer’s. The clinical trial is testing normal adults who are at risk for the
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: Harvard has discovered key capabilities of a gene regulator called “REST”. It seems to offer resistance against the toxic effects of Alzheimer’s. Can scientists
As researchers seek anti-Alzheimer’s pills, the evidence mounts that the best preventative is healthy living. Learn about two advanced studies that deepen our understanding of straightforward ways to
VIDEO & ARTICLE: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation improves memory. See the promise it holds for treating dementias such as Alzheimer’s, CTE or vascular dementia.
The future is looking good for drugs designed to combat Alzheimer’s disease. Learn about new knowledge that holds the potential to keep Alzheimer’s in check.
An Alzheimer’s vaccination called crenezumab just finished 2 trials. The drug showed clear, positive cognitive improvements in people with mild Alzheimer’s. Learn more about the
When geneticists think of Alzheimer’s, the first gene that comes to mind is APOe. Can its effect be stopped or at least dampened? The recent
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.
Courage does not always roar.
Sometimes it is a quiet voice at the end of the day saying,
“I will try again tomorrow.”
If your loved one asks a little too often, “What’s the time?” “What day is it?”, easily solve the problem with these Battery-Operated Dementia-Calendar-Clocks. No wires, hang them on any wall, stand them on any table.
Why can vision loss come before memory loss in 10% of Alzheimer’s? A new study shows Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA), a type of Alzheimer’s, distributes proteins differently.
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?
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!
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