AD Wisdom Pearl #7 Over 5 million people in the United States have Alzheimer’s disease (AD) today. AD is the 6th leading cause of death, and the ONLY disease listed in the top 10 that has no cure. In…
Quick Alzheimer's Prevention Pearl: AD Caregiving Increases Health Risks for Caregivers
Published October 05, 2017
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Minorities, Alzheimer's Disease and Clinical Trials
Published October 01, 2017
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Although race is known to dramatically impact the risk for Alzheimer’s disease (AD), the number of minorities involved in clinical trials is reportedly very low. In fact, African-Americans (and other…
Study Published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease says Women Have More Active Brains Than Men
Published September 24, 2017
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Scientists have known for some time that the brains of men and women are affected differently when it comes to neurological disorders (such as Alzheimer’s disease). In fact, women are known to have significantly…
Online Resources for Seniors with Alzheimer's Disease
Published September 19, 2017
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If you are a family member or caregiver for a person with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), you may be searching online for reliable information about the disease. When searching online for Alzheimer’s disease…
Odor Tests Could Help Detect Early Alzheimer's Disease, New Study Suggests
Published September 19, 2017
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A recent clinical research study, published in the journal Neurology, found that odor identification may be linked to early Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Early Alzheimer’s Disease During the preclinical stage…
AD Wisdom Pearl: Two-thirds of the 5 Million People with Alzheimer's Disease Are Women
Published September 14, 2017
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AD Wisdom Pearl #8 According to the Alzheimer’s Association, it’s estimated that 3.2 million women 65 or older have Alzheimer’s disease (AD), compared to 1.8 million men who reportedly have AD. In fact,…
September is World Alzheimer's Month
Published September 13, 2017
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September has been deemed “World Alzheimer’s Month,” a time to focus on supporting Alzheimer’s and dementia awareness. The international campaign was started back in 2012. The official day of the celebration…
The 2017 Walk to End Alzheimer's Disease
Published September 07, 2017
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This years’ Walk to End Alzheimer’s event takes place on Sunday, September 17th in a movement that the Alzheimer’s Association says will help “millions reclaim the future.” The Enfield, Connecticut Walk…
Hilarity for Charity Helps Raise Awareness and Money for Alzheimer's Disease
Published September 05, 2017
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Lauren Miller Rogen is a screenwriter, actress, and co-founder of a non-profit organization to raise money (and awareness) for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) called, “Hilarity for Charity.” Lauren is married…
Maria Shriver & Lauren Miller Rogen Discuss why Alzheimer's is a Women's Issue
Published September 02, 2017
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Maria Shriver is an American journalist, activist, author of six best-selling books, former First Lady of California, and the estranged wife of former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Maria…
