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gSAP: A Key Protein in Plaque Formation

July 28, 2011

By: www.ALZinfo.org Dr. Gen He and Dr. Paul Greengard of the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research laboratory have discovered a…

The Healing Power of Yoga

July 28, 2011

By Michelle Porter Tiernan Three women in their 60s and 70s recline on their backs on yoga mats with their…

Graceful Exercise: Tai Chi

July 28, 2011

By Jason Schneider Exercise is important for people of all ages, but can be especially beneficial to people with memory…

People With Alzheimer’s at High Risk of Falls and Injury

April 21, 2011

Falls are a leading cause of broken hips and other serious injuries in the elderly, and those with Alzheimer’s are…

New Drugs for Alzheimer’s Work in Novel Ways

February 25, 2011

By: www.ALZinfo.org A new class of drugs called gamma-secretase modulators works to reduce the buildup of toxic proteins in the…

Studying Magnets to Aid the Brain

February 17, 2011

Can magnets help the brain work better in those with Alzheimer’s disease? Preliminary studies suggest they may. A technique called…

In Search of an Alzheimer’s Cure

January 6, 2011

By Toby Bilanow With over 5.3 million Americans currently suffering from Alzheimer’s, an effective treatment is needed more than ever. …

A Loved One Has Been Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease: Now What?

January 4, 2011

By: www.ALZinfo.org When your loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, many questions come to mind. First is the question…

10 Tips for Traveling with Your Loved One

August 27, 2010

1. Bring along an identification tag that your companion can wear around his or her neck. In addition, register him…