How Far We’ve Come in Alzheimer’s Research
A worldwide quest is under way to find new treatments to stop, slow or even prevent Alzheimer’s. Because new drugs take years to produce from concept to market””and because drugs that seem promising in...
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Watch: Why Diagnosis Matters
More than half of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease have never been told of their diagnosis. 335,000 Californians with dementia lack basic diagnostic information needed to access medical treatment, social services, community supports, advanced care...
Insulin and Alzheimer’s Disease
Nearly 21 million Americans have diabetes, a disease that makes the body less able to convert sugar to energy. According to the American Diabetes Association, 27 percent of people aged 65 and older in...
Inflammation and Alzheimer’s Disease
Inflammation is a very complex set of processes that are geared towards identifying, attacking and removing pathogens. In other words, the human body uses inflammation to rid itself of foreign invaders such as bacteria and viruses. These stimulate inflammation when they’re present in the brain or anywhere in the body where they shouldn’t be, and inflammatory response molecules move in that area to attack them.
Watch: 2016 Funded Researcher Elena Portacolone
Sociologist Elena Portacolone, assistant professor at the Institute for Health & Aging and Pepper Center Scholar at UCSF, is very passionate about the care of older adults, especially those living alone with Alzheimer’s or...
“In Their Own Voices” – Early Stage panel shares insights into dementia
The early stage panel at the 2015 Northbay Conference, Understanding Memory Loss, shares their experiences being diagnosed and living with dementia. You may also download additional insights from several early stage support groups here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/e57785ba-244e-4917-ac0a-2da64b061126 Helpful information...
PAST EVENT [5.8.15] Alzheimer’s Association Conference in Chico: Understsanding Dementia
Chico Spring Education Conference Understanding Dementia: Enhancing Care THIS EVENT HAS PASSED Date: Friday, May 8, 2015 Time: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm Location: Chico Family Masonic Center 1110 East Ave. Chico, CA 95926 Get...
PAST EVENT [5.10.15] Alzheimer’s Association Education Conference in Reno
Reno Education Conference THIS EVENT HAS PASSED Dates: Sunday, May 10, 2015 – Tuesday, May 12, 2015 Location: Peppermill Resort Spa & Casino 2707 South Virginia Street Reno, NV 89502 Get Directions Community...
