Alzheimer's research news / Dr. Edgerly, Executive Director
by eedgerly · Published January 25, 2012 · Last modified March 31, 2014
In a study published earlier this week by the Archives of Neurology, scientists say their results indicate that people who keep their brains active throughout life with cognitively stimulating activities have reduced levels of...
Alzheimer's research news / Dr. Edgerly, Executive Director
by eedgerly · Published January 23, 2012 · Last modified April 14, 2014
On a recent episode of the Dr. Oz television program, a guest of the show strongly advocated the use of hyperbaric oxygen treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. So, what is hyperbaric oxygen therapy and when...
Alzheimer's champions / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by esmith · Published January 19, 2012 · Last modified March 31, 2014
I am just back from Hilarity for Charity, a fundraising event put on by Seth Rogen and his wife Lauren Miller. Lauren’s mother was diagnosed at the age of 55, when Lauren was just...
Alzheimer's champions / Alzheimer's research news / Sherrie, advocacy volunteer
by smatza · Published January 12, 2012 · Last modified March 31, 2014
Who would have thought that the ability of medical personnel to administer cognitive tests for their patients could get them sued? But, according to a January 4 article in the San Francisco Examiner Doctors...
Alzheimer's research news / Dr. Edgerly, Executive Director
by eedgerly · Published January 9, 2012 · Last modified March 31, 2014
We know that smoking is bad for our health, but what about nicotine? A new study looks at the possible positive effect of the nicotine patch on memory and thinking. The study, published today...
Alzheimer's research news / Dr. Edgerly, Executive Director
by eedgerly · Published January 9, 2012 · Last modified March 31, 2014
Whenever I speak to audiences about brain health, I ask, “Has anyone noticed any changes in their brain in the last decade or so?” Inevitably everyone – and I mean everyone – over age...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Angie, family caregiver
by acarrillo · Published January 3, 2012 · Last modified April 3, 2014
A year or so ago, my aunt gave me a message from her husband. She told me that Uncle Dan had asked her to deliver to me a one word message: recalibrate. She...
Alzheimer's champions / Sherrie, advocacy volunteer
by smatza · Published December 12, 2011 · Last modified April 14, 2014
As we wind down the year, I am reminded that there are so many avenues for our advocacy! In just the past few days, I’ve come across a variety of stories that have an...
