Alzheimer's champions / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published January 27, 2011 · Last modified April 14, 2014
This year, the first baby boomers turn 65, entering into is the greatest risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease. This report conveys the burden of Alzheimer’s and dementia on individuals, families, government and the nation’s...
Alzheimer's champions / Alzheimer's research news / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published January 26, 2011 · Last modified April 14, 2014
A U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel last week said that florbetapir (Amyvid), a radioactive dye proposed for use in Positron Emission Tomography (PET) to detect amyloid buildup in the brain, could...
Alzheimer's research news / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published January 20, 2011 · Last modified April 14, 2014
Alzheimer’s Association funded scientist Dr. Kristine Yaffe has found a blood test that helped predict cognitive decline in a study of 1,000 older people without dementia. Find out more in this NBC Bay Area...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Angie, family caregiver / Holidays
by acarrillo · Published January 18, 2011 · Last modified December 5, 2014
Holidays are normally a bit stressful and an illness can crank up the stress levels. That’s what happened to us this holiday season.
Alzheimer's champions / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published January 13, 2011 · Last modified April 14, 2014
As we begin 2011, we at the Alzheimer’s Association would like to acknowledge and celebrate just a few of the many successes we achieved with your support in 2010: MARCH: More than 600 advocates...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Stefanie, family care specialist
by hdoneux · Published January 12, 2011 · Last modified April 12, 2014
I attended a staff in-service at the Alzheimer’s Association about utilizing social media for advancing our cause. I went only because I thought I needed to know what the topic entails – I admit...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Holidays / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published January 11, 2011 · Last modified December 5, 2014
The holidays offer busy and often remote families an opportunity to gather and spend time with loved ones who they may only see occasionally during the year. While visiting, family members might notice changes...
Alzheimer's champions / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published January 6, 2011 · Last modified April 14, 2014
USA Today article New Alzheimer’s law aims to coordinate efforts, strategy covers NAPA. “Alzheimer’s disease, already a national epidemic according to experts, got a lift this week. On Tuesday, President Obama signed the National...
