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Clothes Encounters
March 11, 2013
Here are some simple solutions for dealing with your loved one’s dressing and wardrobe needs. By Jennifer Sellers Picture…
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Reaching Out to Caregivers
March 11, 2013
A new book aims to help dementia caregivers connect with their loved ones—in sometimes surprising ways. By Sam Gaines C…
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Creative Aging Libraries Project Expands
March 11, 2013
Creative Aging Libraries Project Expands A program aimed at engaging older Americans with the arts in public libraries that began…
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The First Rule on Second Opinions
March 11, 2013
The First Rule on Second Opinions: They’re Always Worth Considering in the Wake of a Serious Diagnosis By Mary Adam…
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Hitting the Target
March 11, 2013
Hitting the Target: Researchers Take Aim to Find a Drug Therapy for Alzheimer’s Disease. The latest clinical studies investigate different…
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Reducing Clutter May Have Benefits for Alzheimer’s
February 4, 2013
Making life easier for someone with Alzheimer’s disease may mean making such simple changes as limiting household clutter, according to…
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Low-Dose Aspirin May Benefit the Brain
February 4, 2013
Do you take a daily baby aspirin to prevent heart disease? It may be good for your brain as well,…
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Three Drugs to Be Tested to Prevent Alzheimer’s
February 4, 2013
Scientists have chosen three drugs to be tested as a way to prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s disease in people…
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Gammagard Shows Early Promise Against Alzheimer’s
January 24, 2013
An immune system drug called Gammagard showed initial promise against stemming the decline of Alzheimer’s disease in an early-stage trial…
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Promoting Independence With Alzheimer’s Care
January 24, 2013
Independence can be an important part of living with Alzheimer’s disease. But some caregivers may be inadvertently undermining the independence…
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The Decades-Long Slide of Alzheimer’s
January 24, 2013
Memory loss and personality changes are clear signs of Alzheimer’s, though scientists have become increasingly aware of subtle changes in…
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Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation Receives Coveted 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator, for the 7th time
December 4, 2012
Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation Receives Coveted 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator, for the 7th time New York, NY …
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In Search of a Drug to Prevent Alzheimer’s
November 19, 2012
Is there a medication to prevent Alzheimer’s? Not yet, but scientists will soon begin testing to determine whether a drug…
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Delirium Increases Risks in Alzheimer’s Patients
November 13, 2012
A study of people with Alzheimer’s disease found that a hospital stay greatly increased the risk of further decline, including…
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How the APOE-E4 Gene May Raise Alzheimer’s Risk
November 13, 2012
People who carry the APOE-E4 gene, the most common known genetic contributor to Alzheimer’s, are at increased risk of developing…
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How a Sense of Purpose in Life May Help Slow Alzheimer’s
November 13, 2012
Having a firm purpose in life may help to dampen the ravages of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study reports. A…
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Dr. Victor Bustos
October 18, 2012
Please tell me about the research you’re currently doing in Dr. Greengard’s lab. What is the nature of the research?…
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Dr. Jean-Pierre Roussarie
October 18, 2012
Please tell me about the research you’re currently doing in Dr. Greengard’s lab. What is the nature of the research?…
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Dr. Karima Bettayeb
October 18, 2012
We are currently waiting on even newer research from Dr. Karima Bettayeb. We will update this page as soon as…
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Dr. Marc Flajolet
October 18, 2012
Please tell me about the research you’re currently doing in Dr. Greengard’s lab. What is the nature of the research?…
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Dr. Paul Greengard – Annual Progress Report
October 18, 2012
“All attempts to develop a drug that stems the progression of Alzheimer’s disease or reverses its devastating mental decline have…
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Combined Federal Campaign
September 20, 2012
Thank you for your interest in pledging to Alzheimer’s Research Foundation, Fisher Center. Here you will find information on workplace…
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Alzheimer’s Tied to Insulin Problems in the Brain
September 19, 2012
People with diabetes lack the ability to make or use insulin, a hormone that helps the body to maintain healthy…
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New Direction in Alzheimer’s Research
September 14, 2012
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