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Coordinated Care Lets Alzheimer’s Patients Stay at Home Longer
November 1, 2014
Elderly men and women with Alzheimer’s and other serious memory problems who got home visits and care assessments from a…
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Petri Dish Breakthrough May Hasten Search for Treatments and a Cure
October 13, 2014
A team of Boston scientists have discovered a way to grow human brain cells in a petri dish, which will …
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People With Alzheimer’s More Likely to Get Pacemakers
September 2, 2014
People who have Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia are more likely to get pacemakers than their peers with…
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Veterans With Brain Injuries at Increased Alzheimer’s Risk
September 2, 2014
Veterans who have survived traumatic brain injuries are 60 percent more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of…
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Alzheimer’s Research at the Fisher Centers
August 27, 2014
The Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation primarily funds two centers located in New York City. The Fisher Center …
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Finding a Doctor
August 27, 2014
Alzheimer’s Treatment Centers The National Institute on Aging supports about 30 multi-disciplinary Alzheimer’s disease centers across the country. These are…
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Alzheimer’s Care
August 27, 2014
Alzheimer's disease is a chronic illness. Its course may range from a few years up to 20 years. Alzheimer's symptoms…
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Alzheimer’s Research Aimed at Prevention
August 27, 2014
What research is being done to try to prevent Alzheimer’s disease? The research focus now is turning to prevention trials,…
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Alzheimer’s Research on Treatment
August 27, 2014
What kinds of new drugs are being tested in clinical trials? Today, an estimated 50 to 60 compounds are presently…
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Alzheimer’s Research on Diagnosis
August 26, 2014
Why is research on diagnosis important? Improving early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s is a primary goal of much research. Drug treatments…
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Alzheimer’s Research on Caregiving
August 26, 2014
What has research revealed about effective interventions for Alzheimer’s caregivers? A large and rigorous long-running trial at New York University…
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New Drug Shows Mixed Results Against Early Alzheimer’s
August 25, 2014
A new drug designed to treat Alzheimer’s disease showed mixed results in a mid-stage study designed to test safety and…
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B Vitamins Fail to Prevent Alzheimer’s
August 25, 2014
Many people take B vitamins in the hopes of warding off Alzheimer’s disease and keeping the mind sharp. But a…
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Pesticide Exposure Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
August 13, 2014
Exposure to the pesticide DDT may raise the risk of Alzheimer’s disease years later, a new study suggests. The finding…
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How Eating Fish May Help Our Brains
July 21, 2014
People with high blood levels of the “good” fats found in fish had more robust brains than those with low…
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Heavy Drinking in Midlife Speeds Memory Loss
July 21, 2014
Drinking more than two-and-a-half drinks a day can speed memory loss by up to six years, a study of middle…
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Exercise and a Healthy Lifestyle Reduce Dementia Risk
July 21, 2014
If you need more incentive to exercise more and eat better, consider the results of two comprehensive new studies that…
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Simple Steps May Simplify Home Alzheimer’s Care
June 26, 2014
Among Americans with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, an estimated 70 percent are cared for at home by…
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How Heartburn Drugs May Lead to Memory Problems
June 26, 2014
Popular drugs for heartburn may lead to deficiencies in vitamin B12, a vitamin critical for brain and nervous system health.…
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Some Ethnic Groups at Increased Dementia Risk
June 26, 2014
One in five older Americans has type 2 diabetes, putting them at increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and other…
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Poor Sleep May Be Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
June 10, 2014
Lack of sleep or waking up several times during the night may be bad for the brain and may increase…
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Growing Evidence Ties Heart Health to Alzheimers Risk
June 10, 2014
Scientists have found further evidence that cardiovascular health is tied to brain health, including the risk for Alzheimer’s disease. They…
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Earlier Alzheimer’s Diagnosis May Lead to Better Care
June 10, 2014
People with Alzheimer’s disease who were given brain scans and diagnosed early in the course of their illness did better…
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Singing and Music Have Benefits for Alzheimer’s
June 3, 2014
Many people play music as a soothing balm for those with Alzheimer’s, and musical ability is often long retained into…
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