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Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation receives coveted 4-Star rating from Charity Navigator

New York, NY The Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation (ALZinfo.org) today announced it has received a four-star rating from Charity Navigator, the nation’s premier charity evaluator. The rating is based on a review of fiscal management and commitment to … Continue reading →

Dr. Manny Alvarez

Manny Alvarez, M.D., is Senior Managing Editor of Fox News Health and is one of the most popular contributors to the FOX News Channel. He appears regularly on Fox and Friends, Fox News Live, DaySide, and FoxNews.com.  He is the … Continue reading →

Bill White

Bill White is the Chairman and CEO of Constellations Group, a strategic consulting firm that advises corporations, foundations, and high net worth individuals with their business challenges and philanthropic endeavors. Bill has dedicated his career to honoring, advocating and supporting … Continue reading →

Richard J. Salem

In 2002, Richard Salem founded Enable America to eliminate the significant barriers to employment, civic involvement, and social inclusion for the 54 million Americans living with disabilities. The organization reflects Richard’s belief that good things happen when people have jobs. … Continue reading →

Betsy Gotbaum

Betsy Gotbaum was the New York City Public Advocate from 2001-2009. As Public Advocate she focused on education policy, along with women’s issues, child welfare, affordable housing and senior services. She has been a trusted adviser to three mayors, was … Continue reading →

Hadley M. Fisher

A native of NY, Hadley M. Fisher is part of the third generation of Fisher Brothers, a family owned real estate and financial business. Mr. Fisher is a Founding Member of New York University’s Pineapple Association and a member of … Continue reading →

Dr. Moshe Shike

Dr. Moshe Shike is a board-certified gastroenterologist, internist, and nutritionist with a particular interest in cancer prevention, including the role that nutrition plays in the prevention and development of cancer at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center where he is Director of … Continue reading →

Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney

Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney was elected to New York’s 14th congressional district (parts of Manhattan and Queens) in the House of Representatives in 1992, the so-called “year of the Woman.” Chair of the Joint Economic Committee, and former co-chair of … Continue reading →

Martin Edelman

Martin Edelman is of Counsel to Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP, specializing primarily in international real estate and corporate transactions. The focus of Mr. Edelman’s practice has been large, complex negotiations involving acquisitions, dispositions and financing. He has been … Continue reading →

Lammot J. du Pont

Lammot J. du Pont is the co-founder and Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of DuPont Fabros Technology. Mr. du Pont, along with Hossein Fateh, co-founded DuPont Fabros Development LLC (“DFD”) in 1997, where he managed, through a variety … Continue reading →

Recent News

Loss of Smell, an Early Alzheimer’s Sign, Reversed in Lab

May 7, 2012

A poor sense of smell may be one of the earliest signs of Alzheimer’s. Now, researchers have shown that the offending culprit may be beta-amyloid, a protein that builds up in a toxic form in the brains of those with … Continue reading →

Early Treatment May Be Key to Alzheimer’s Vaccine Success

May 7, 2012

Scientists have long sought to develop a vaccine that may prevent the onset or progression of Alzheimer’s disease. But so far, vaccines have had limited benefit and proved potentially dangerous, sometimes triggering life-threatening inflammation in the brain. Now, researchers say … Continue reading →

A New Type of Brain Scan to Detect Alzheimer’s Early

May 7, 2012

A new type of brain scan may help to detect Alzheimer’s early, using no radiation and at less cost than other techniques, researchers report. Doctors at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine have developed a form of magnetic … Continue reading →

5 Nutrients May Promote Brain Health

April 4, 2012

Can what you eat help to protect the brain, and possibly help ward off Alzheimer’s disease? A growing body of evidence suggests nutritional factors can influence brain health, including a new report linking certain nutrients to good cognitive health. Researchers … Continue reading →

Family Gatherings and Alzheimer’s

April 4, 2012

The activity and festivities during Passover and Easter pose special challenges for families coping with Alzheimer’s disease. The hurried pace can be trying at times for just about anyone, but for someone coping with Alzheimer’s disease, the change in routine … Continue reading →


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This project was supported, in part, by a grant, number 90AZ2791, from the Administration on Aging, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects under government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official Administration on Aging policy.