Sweeping Gators Away: A Real Memory Care Success Story
What would you do if your loved one described seeing alligators crawling across the floor of your… living room? Surely you’d say “Oh come on,…
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Diabetes treatment could offer protection against Alzheimer’s
A recent study from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden has been published in the journal Neurology finds that “mechanisms connected to a specific diabetic medication…
Scientists shift focus in Alzheimer’s research
NBC News reports “The new direction in Alzheimer’s research— away from focusing solely on beta-amyloid plaques to other potential causes, including brain inflammation and conditions…
Gene study gives potential clues as to why Alzheimer’s seems to affect more women than men
CNN reports “Scientists have identified a gene that appears to increase the risk of Alzheimer’s in women, providing a. Potential new clue as to why…
Potential trouble in leading Alzheimer’s study data
Reports are quickly circulating that key study data, used to help guide billions of dollars in US federal research on Alzheimer’s Disease, may have been…
Alzheimer’s & ADHD drug therapy overlap?
Best Life reports that “researchers are now identifying drugs that may be beneficial to AD patients, including one that may help relieve a particular Alzheimer’s…
“Don’t go it alone. Reach out for help.”
One physician shares his personal connection to Alzheimer’s disease, and offers advice to others caring for loved ones with cognitive impairment. Read the full article…
Flu shot may protect against Alzheimer’s Disease
Another reason to take the jab: studies show that “Getting vaccinated against the flu appears to reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease by 40%…
Importance of Clinical Trials
Alzheimer’s . gov writes that “By volunteering for a clinical study or clinical trial, you can become a partner in helping researchers discover new ways…
Cognitive impairment after COVID-19
Harvard Health recently released a piece dedicated to informing the public of the trending cognitive effects of Covid-19. Tamara Fong, MD Ph.D. who is currently…