Dear Angel,There’s been so much talk about the new Alzheimer’s drug that was just approved by the FDA. I’m wondering-- what progress has been made when it comes to early detection of Alzheimer’s, before symptoms … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Is Early Detection and Treatment of Alzheimer’s Possible Before Symptoms Arise?
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Can a Flu Shot Reduce Your Risk of Alzheimer’s? Get a Flu or Pneumonia Shot!
July 28, 2020 by
Every year, Marion contemplates whether to get her flu shot. She hasn’t gotten one in the past, but then again, she hasn’t had the flu for nearly five years. This year she is also eligible for a no-cost pneumonia vaccine through … [Read more...]
Print This PageBreakthroughs in Alzheimer’s Research from the Past Year
December 13, 2019 by
Q. It seems like there’s a new Alzheimer’s “breakthrough” almost every day. My husband and I often follow the headlines and in our attempt to pull together the true, reputable research, we have seen everything from the … [Read more...]
Print This Page$1,000,000 Reward for Anyone Who Finds the ‘Germ’ that Causes Alzheimer’s
August 13, 2019 by
Currently, more than 44 million people around the world are suffering from Alzheimer’s. Each day, 303 people die of the disease and each year, we lose 110,000 people to the progressive, neurological disease. Yet the cause is … [Read more...]
Print This PageIs Alzheimer’s Linked to Gum Disease?
January 29, 2019 by
Barbara recently went for her semi-annual dental cleaning and check-up and was told she has gingivitis (gum disease). She wasn’t surprised, as she has had a history of tooth decay and gum disease since she was a child. She always … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Alzheimer’s Breakthroughs in 2018
December 28, 2018 by
Dear Bebe,I have read so many stories about Alzheimer’s “breakthroughs” this year. What are some of the most promising ones?Thanks,Bray KathrewsDear Bray,Despite millions of dollars and years of research, … [Read more...]
Print This PageA Prosthetic Brain to Improve Memory?
April 11, 2018 by
U.S. Army veteran, Steven, is missing his left leg from a war injury. He wears a prosthetic leg, and it enables him to walk. For those who are missing an arm or leg, an artificial limb (or a prosthesis) can often replace it. A … [Read more...]
Print This PageThree Ways to Predict Alzheimer’s Years Before Symptoms Begin
January 3, 2018 by
Evelyn believes that her father, Bill, is beginning to exhibit symptoms of Alzheimer's. His memory loss started out mild, but is beginning to disrupt his daily life. He gets confused often, and loses concept of place and time. At … [Read more...]
Print This PageHow to Stave Off Dementia
January 7, 2016 by
Q. I am in my mid 50's and have a history of dementia in my family. My mother, three of my aunts, and one uncle died from it, and I want to do whatever I can to protect myself from the disease, if at all possible. My cousin lives … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhat Can Be Done with $350 million? (a lot, we hope)
December 22, 2015 by
Alzheimer’s research got a $350 million boost last week, when President Barack Obama signed the FY2016 budget into law. This historic amount marks the largest boost ever for federal Alzheimer’s research funding — a nearly 60 … [Read more...]
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