Could microwave popcorn cause Alzheimer’s?
I’m a big fan of microwave popcorn so I was disheartened to see dozens of headlines in the past couple weeks that imply the butter flavoring in popcorn could be related to Alzheimer’s. I...
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Are you prepared to get Alzheimer’s?
A new TED Talk was recently released and the subject was Alzheimer’s disease. For those who might not know, TED talks are usually geared towards Technology, Entertainment and Design. This particular talk wasn’t about...
Research news drives dad to Walk to End Alzheimer’s
A message from my dad Rick, who finds inspiration from all of the research coming out of the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference: The Alzheimer’s Association International Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease 2012 (AAIC), the world’s...
Could Alcohol Be Bad for Your Brain?
Two new studies were released today at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference that talk about alcohol consumption and Alzheimer’s disease. Read about all the new findings in the press release below or at...
Social Consequences of Forgetfulness and AD: A Call for Attitudinal Expansion*
The attached document is content from a paper presented at the Alzheimer’s Association education conference held in Rohert park on Thursday, April 7. Written by Patrick Fox, Ph.D., professor of Sociology and Health Policy,...
Financial Planning for the Family with Alzheimer’s
Many of the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s disease are first recognized in an individual’s confusion over financial issues. Trouble keeping track of monthly bills, an inability to manage a budget or making poor...
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