Tag: alzheimers research
Early Detection Alzheimer’s Tests: What’s New
Read about the growing arsenal of Alzheimer’s tests, from simple memory testing for mild cognitive impairment to brand-new brain imaging applications. When it comes to diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease, the prevailing mantra is “the earlier the better.” The problem, of course, is that there are many potential causes for dementia, and by the time doctors are…
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Evaluating the Global Fight Against Alzheimer’s Disease
How does the United States compare to other countries when it comes to Alzheimer’s research and care? A new Senate report reveals how we measure up. Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are not just ongoing health issues in the U.S.—they are matters of concern throughout the world. Fortunately, there’s cause for hope. A recent report from…
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A Place for Mom Fundraises for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s
In support of World Alzheimer’s Month, A Place for Mom joined the fight to defeat Alzheimer’s by fundraising nearly $12,000 and participating in Seattle’s September 23rd Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The event was a success and not only helped raise awareness for the debilitating epidemic, but also provided funds to support the nation’s mission to…
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Can a New Alzheimer’s Drug Really Stop Symptoms for 3 Years?
A new drug called IVIG is being touted as the next big breakthrough in Alzheimer’s treatment. But is it really the wonder drug the press claims? This past summer, one of the big-ticket news items in Alzheimer’s disease research was IVIG, or intravenous immunoglobulin, a drug which may hold off dementia and other symptoms for…
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Senior Brain Donors Join Fight Against Dementia
Seniors in Sun City, Arizona are teaming with a local health organization by donating to one of the world’s largest “brain banks.” Their donated tissue is a critical component of dementia research. One of the most effective ways to study how aging and age-related diseases affect the brain and body is to study the living—and…
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A New Drug to Prevent Alzheimer’s?
We’re still far from a cure to Alzheimer’s disease, the most common cause of dementia, but the last few years have seen several promising breakthroughs in our understanding of the illness. For example, Alzheimer’s can now be diagnosed with a routine spinal tap, while ten years ago it could only be identified post-mortem. Similarly, significant…
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Alzheimer’s Research Budget for 2013 Questioned at Senate Hearing
It became clear at the Senate hearing that discussed the National Institute of Health’s (NIH) 2013 budget, that the $80 million proposed earlier this year by President Obama for Alzheimer’s research may not actually be going to that cause. With the government mission to cure Alzheimer’s disease by 2025 and the growing aging baby boomer…
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