Caregiving
Fisher Scientists Discover Protein that Fuels Alzheimer’s Disease, Promising New Treatments Expected
Researchers at the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Disease Research laboratory published “Gamma-secretase Activating Protein is a Therapeutic Target for Alzheimer’s Disease” in Nature online on September 1, 2010. Drs. Gen He (lead author) and Paul Greengard have discovered a protein that stimulates … Continue reading
Alzheimer’s and the Continuing Car Key Debate
July 20, 2010 The ability to drive is a crucial factor in helping older adults feel a sense of dignity and independence. But what happens when a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s enters the picture? While some people with early Alzheimer’s disease … Continue reading
Health Care Reform Brings New Options for Alzheimer’s Care
The new health care reform bill has a provision, known as the CLASS Act, for Community Living Assistance for Services and Supports Plan, that may provide help to families affected by Alzheimer’s disease by creating a nationwide voluntary insurance program to provide long-term care services and support to families affected by long-term ailments, including Alzheimer’s. Continue reading
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Diagnosis & Causes
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder in Veterans Linked to Dementia
A growing number of veterans are returning from combat with post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, and it may be increasing their risk of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia in old age, a new study shows. PTSD is a growing … Continue reading
New Alzheimer’s Brain Dye Shows Promise for Early Diagnosis
A novel radioactive dye shows promise in detecting early brain changes in people with Alzheimer’s and could offer a new tool for diagnosing the disease at an early stage, when treatment may be most effective. The compound may also prove … Continue reading
What Brain Scans and Gene Studies Can Teach Us About Alzheimer’s
Gene researchers have discovered several genes that may play a role in Alzheimer’s, and doctors who study the brain using imaging scans have identified changes in certain brain structures that may also be associated with the disease. Now, scientists have … Continue reading
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Drugs & Treatment
New Extended-Release Form of Namenda Is Approved
An extended-release form of Namenda, the drug used to treat moderate to severe Alzheimer’s disease, was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. The approval clears the way for the drug to be sold in U.S. pharmacies. Namenda, also … Continue reading
What Brain Scans and Gene Studies Can Teach Us About Alzheimer’s
Gene researchers have discovered several genes that may play a role in Alzheimer’s, and doctors who study the brain using imaging scans have identified changes in certain brain structures that may also be associated with the disease. Now, scientists have … Continue reading
Antibiotic Shows Early Promise Against Alzheimer’s
May 3, 2010 An antibiotic called rapamycin, currently used to suppress the immune system in people who receive organ transplants, is showing promise in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. The drug restored memory and thinking skills in mice that had … Continue reading
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Prevention & Wellness
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder in Veterans Linked to Dementia
A growing number of veterans are returning from combat with post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, and it may be increasing their risk of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia in old age, a new study shows. PTSD is a growing … Continue reading
Feeling Like Your Life Has Purpose May Protect Against Alzheimer’s
Men and women who have a great sense of purpose in their lives appear to be less likely to develop Alzheimer’s in old age… Continue reading
Certain Foods May Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease
Certain foods may be especially effective in helping to protect against Alzheimer’s. Continue reading
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