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November 19, 2008
Ginkgo biloba doesn't block Alzheimer's The dietary supplement ginkgo biloba does not protect against age-related dementia and Alzheimer's disease, according to a large government-funded study. - USA Today Growth hormone boost may not slow Alzheimer's Sharp-witted elderly shed insight on dementia People who manage to keep their memory sharp well into their 80s appear to have fewer tangles of a protein linked with Alzheimer's than those who age normally. - Reuters The case for early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease Related information: Life in the two-year Medicare wait period Alzheimer advocate Teresa Lambert shared her story about "life in the two-year wait period" for Medicare at a Capitol Hill news conference Nov. 12 announcing the Coalition to End the Two-Year Wait for Medicare. - Alzheimer's Association Related information: Mom's descent into Alzheimer's consumes her daughter's life Dear Abby helps a reader by discussing her personal experience about how difficult it is to see a loved one face the changes that Alzheimer's disease brings. - Dear Abby November 06, 2008 C.A.R.E. Pharmacy Award winner announced Tracey Pierce is the winner of the 2008 C.A.R.E.™ (Commitment to Alzheimer's. Recognition of Excellence) Pharmacy Award, which recognizes a pharmacist for the critical role he or she has played in helping someone with Alzheimer's disease and their family members. - Alzheimer's Association November 3, 2008 Gardening reduces stress for busy caregivers This November, during National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month, the Alzheimer's Association and Meredith Publications are helping to reduce caregivers' stress and beautify gardens nationwide with the Alzheimer Awareness Perennial Garden. - Alzheimer's Association October 31, 2008 Alzheimer's Association launches interactive Caregiver Stress Check The Alzheimer's Association is helping caregivers relieve the physical and emotional stress they experience with the introduction of a new resource – Caregiver Stress Check. - Alzheimer's Association Related information: Caregiver Stress Check >> More caregiving resources move online - The New York Times October 30, 2008 Scientists spot four new Alzheimer genes Four newly identified genes may be linked to the most common form of late-onset Alzheimer's disease, U.S. researchers report. - HealthDay Couple on mission for early diagnosis Bill Bridgwater was diagnosed with Alzheimer's at age 48. A member of the Alzheimer's Association National Board of Directors, Bill and his wife, Twyla, are bringing awareness to the early-onset form of the disease. - Tulsa (Okla.) World Related information: Know the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer's >> October 27, 2008 Frontotemporal dementia included in Compassionate Allowances Initiative In its effort to improve the disability determination process and expedite the disability claim process, the Social Security Administration has announced it will include frontotemporal dementia in its Compassionate Allowance Initiative for Social Security benefits eligibility. - Alzheimer's Association October 22, 2008 Studies find greater Alzheimer risk for Hispanics Many Hispanics may have more risk factors for developing dementia than other groups, and a significant number appear to be getting Alzheimer’s earlier. - The New York Times Related video: Minorities at increased risk for Alzheimer's - MSNBC October 17, 2008 Alzheimer’s disease awareness stamp now available The Alzheimer’s Association commends the U.S. Postal Service on the new Alzheimer Awareness stamp. It is a tremendous step toward raising more public awareness and concern about the disease. - Alzheimer's Association October 15, 2008 B vitamins fail in U.S. Alzheimer's disease study High doses of B vitamins failed to slow cognitive decline in people with Alzheimer's disease, U.S. researchers said. - Reuters October 14, 2008 Alzheimer's Disease: Early Detection Matters wins American Express Members Project Alzheimer's Disease: Early Detection Matters has been selected as the top campaign in the Members Project from American Express and will receive $1.5 million. - Alzheimer's Association October 8, 2008 Husband seeks votes for Alzheimer's Disease: Early Detection Matters project The Alzheimer's Disease: Early Detection Matters campaign has been selected as one of the top five campaigns in the Members Project from American Express, which will award $1.5 million to the program that receives the most votes through Monday, Oct. 13. - Alzheimer’s Association September 29, 2008 Founding Association member Katzman dies The Alzheimer's Association mourns the loss of Robert Katzman, M.D., a pivotal figure in Alzheimer research and one of the founding members of the Alzheimer's Association. - Alzheimer's Association Active social life may reduce Alzheimer risk in men Combining Alzheimer drugs helps, study says A new study offers a glimmer of hope that combining two kinds of Alzheimer drugs may help delay progression of the disease’s symptoms. - Boston.com September 22, 2008 New study shows cognitive and social activity in midlife may reduce dementia risk in men Participation in a range of cognitively and socially engaging activities in midlife reduced risk for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in men, particularly those at elevated genetic risk for the disease, according to a new study published in the September 2008 issue of Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association. The authors suggest that the new study “supports the ‘use it or lose it’ hypothesis in aging men.” - Alzheimer's Association September 17, 2008 Holiday cards showcase work of artists with Alzheimer's Inspirational holiday cards painted by individuals in the early stages of Alzheimer's are now available through the Alzheimer's Association. - Alzheimer's Association September 9, 2008 Alzheimer's toll on the family Actor David Hyde Pierce talks about the devastating effect Alzheimer's takes on families and the importance of spreading awareness during an election year. - CBS Early Show September 3, 2008 Modest brain benefit seen with walking Brisk walking led to slight improvements on mental tests for older people with memory problems in what is billed as the first rigorous test of exercise on the aging brain. - Associated Press Pfizer gains rights to Alzheimer drug Memory Walk goes to Iraq When Lieutenant Jessica Wright was called to duty in Iraq, she knew her primary focus would be on her mission as a member of the United States Air Force. But Jessica also brought another mission with her to Iraq – her desire to help end Alzheimer’s disease. - Alzheimer's Association Antipsychotic drugs boost stroke risk All antipsychotic drugs can increase the risk of stroke, but the risk is greatest among older patients with dementia, British researchers report. - HealthDay News Brain injury study adds to Alzheimer's enigma Levels of a protein linked with Alzheimer's disease rise as people recover from brain injuries - a surprising finding that may help explain why injuries boost the risk of developing the disease, U.S. and Italian researchers said on Thursday. - Reuters August 26, 2008 Breaking news from Dementia Care Conference: Stigma cited as top concern of people living with Alzheimer's disease Hundreds of people living in the early stage of Alzheimer’s stated that the stigma associated with the disease is one of their top concerns during town hall meetings that the Alzheimer’s Association held across the nation. The Alzheimer's Association released “Voices of Alzheimer’s Disease: Summary Report on the Nationwide Town Hall Meetings for People with Early Stage Dementia” at the 16th annual Dementia Care Conference. - Alzheimer's Association Related information: Alzheimer drug trials surge Physicians treating people with Alzheimer's disease are more confident than ever that disease-modifying drugs are on the horizon. - American Medical News July 30, 2008 Breaking news from ICAD: Diverse approaches to Alzheimer’s therapies continue to show progress at ICAD Results from clinical trials of three potential Alzheimer’s therapies raise hope for new and better treatments of the disease, according to data reported today at the 2008 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (ICAD 2008) in Chicago - Alzheimer's Association Related information: Alzheimer's research holds promise - Time Dimebon shines as Alzheimer's therapy - Web MD ICAD: Investigational Alzheimer's drug found beneficial in extension trial - MedPage Today Breaking news from ICAD: Lifestyle factors contribute to lowering and raising risk of Alzheimer's disease A new study suggests that those who are unmarried or not living with a partner in midlife could have an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to research reported today at the 2008 Alzheimer's Association International Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease (ICAD 2008), in Chicago. - Alzheimer's Association Related information: Unmarried have double Alzheimer's risk - UPI Being single in midlife could raise risk for dementia later - HealthDay News Overthinking may offer protection from dementia - USA Today July 29, 2008 Breaking news from ICAD: Markers in blood and spinal fluid, and a new imaging agent, show promise for early detection of Alzheimer's With the continued aging of the population and the growing epidemic of Alzheimer’s, early detection of the disease is crucial for risk assessment, testing new therapies, and eventual early intervention with better drugs, once they are developed. Four studies reported today at the Alzheimer’s Association’s 2008 International Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease (ICAD 2008) in Chicago bring us closer to that goal of early detection by describing advances in biomarkers. - Alzheimer's Association Related information: New tests could predict Alzheimer's - WebMD 'Biomarkers' may help spot, track Alzheimer's - HealthDay News Breaking news from ICAD: Four Alzheimer’s clinical trials address a variety of treatment targets – amyloid, tau, synapse formation Results from four studies of potential new treatments for Alzheimer’s – even an unsuccessful late stage clinical trial – increase the field’s knowledge and point scientists toward advances in therapies for the disease, according to research reported today at the 2008 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (ICAD 2008), in Chicago. - Alzheimer's Association Related information: 'De-tangling' Alzheimer's drug shows promise - HealthDay News New Alzheimer's treatment slows mental decline, study shows - The Chicago Tribune New Alzheimer's drug shows early promise - Associated Press July 28, 2008 Breaking news from ICAD: Two new Alzheimer's disease studies show advances against different treatment targets Two studies related to experimental Alzheimer’s therapies reported positive results today at the 2008 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (ICAD 2008) in Chicago. - Alzheimer's Association Related information: Dual diabetes drugs help stave off Alzheimer's Diabetes drugs may help Alzheimer's Upsurge in 'precursor to Alzheimer's' bodes ill Breaking news from ICAD: Respectful adult communication improves quality of care in Alzheimer's Related information: Breaking news from ICAD: Controversy about lack of placebo group decline in Alzheimer's clinical trials Breaking news from ICAD: Alzheimer's disease plaques seen with conventional MRI in animal model for the first time For the first time, scientists have captured images of brain lesions similar to those found in Alzheimer’s disease using clinical-grade MRI in an animal model of the disease, according to research reported today at the Alzheimer’s Association’s 2008 International Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease (ICAD 2008), in Chicago. - Alzheimer's Association Related information: Conventional MRI And computer analysis could be used to detect Alzheimer's Related information: Fitness protects brain in Alzheimer's patients Art reflects artist's Alzheimer's "Portraits From the Mind" is a unique collection of an artist's personal struggles with Alzheimer's, chronicling life before and after being diagnosed. - ABC7 News Chicago July 21, 2008 Alzheimer's Association statement on a newly published study of Etanercept (Enbrel) for Alzheimer's The Alzheimer’s Association welcomes new ideas for Alzheimer therapies, such as this. But we are concerned that, in their strong desire for more effective therapies, people with Alzheimer’s and their families may place undue value on this new finding based on the dramatic language used in its description and the apparent immediate effect. - Alzheimer's Association July 15, 2008 Alzheimer's Association statement on Silver Alert The Alzheimer's Association supports federal legislation, including the Silver Alert Grant Program Act of 2008 (H.R. 5898) and the National Silver Alert Act (H.R. 6064), that creates systems that provide families a way to locate lost or missing seniors who may be endangered. - Alzheimer's Association July 09, 2008 Camp helps kids face Alzheimer's Sometimes a child with a parent or grandparent with Alzheimer's must take on a lot of responsibilities. - NewsOn6.com (Tulsa, Okla.) July 7, 2008 Early diagnosis lets patients look Alzheimer's square in the face Florence Oppenheimer mentioned to her doctor during a routine checkup that she was having difficulty remembering things. - The Star-Ledger Creating high-tech home for frail seniors Teens move the fight against Alzheimer’s forward Myriad Genetics ends development of Flurizan Biotechnology company Myriad Genetics Inc. said Monday it will end development of Alzheimer's treatment candidate Flurizan after the drug failed to meet goals of an 18-month, late-stage trial. Patients taking Flurizan didn't show better improvement in cognition and day-to-day activities than those taking a placebo. - Associated Press Related information Alzheimer’s Association statement on Phase III Results for Tarenflurbil (Flurizan) June 27, 2008 Staying social may keep dementia at bay The key to a healthy mind in old age may lie in an active social life, a new study suggests. - HealthDay June 26, 2008 Gene variant may contribute to Alzheimer’s Researchers say they've discovered a gene that may indicate someone is more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease, and it could become a target for drug treatments. - HealthDay Studies find link between Alzheimer’s, calcium Sticky clumps of protein called amyloid usually get the blame for causing Alzheimer's disease, but the real culprit may be calcium. - NPR |
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