Learning to Speak Alzheimer’s
March 13, 2017
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BOOK OF THE WEEK: In this wonderful care manual, learn how to talk to people with Alzheimer’s easily. It offers tips in smoothing behavior, talking
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Creating Moments of Joy
March 6, 2017
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BOOK OF THE WEEK: #1 most-popular non-technical Alzheimer’s book. Helps caregivers make a real difference. This book explains how to create new, special times that
Alzheimer’s Eye Test Aids Prevention Trial
March 5, 2017
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VIDEO + ARTICLE: The famous “A4 Alzheimer’s Prevention Trial” continues to build momentum. It is adding an Alzheimer’s eye test that can detect signs of
Helmet Test Aims to Diagnose Alzheimer’s Early
February 26, 2017
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DIAGNOSIS RESEARCH VIDEO: Answering a few questions, while wearing a special helmet, may pick up early signs of Alzheimer’s. See how.
Cantab Mobile Dementia Test Approved by FDA
February 1, 2017
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VIDEO + ARTICLE: FDA approval of a new dementia test has taken Alzheimer’s detection a giant step forward. Called “Cantab Mobile“, the test is a
Print Edition of Alzheimer’s Weekly
January 31, 2017
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People often ask for a printed Alzheimer’s Weekly. Sometimes it is for a parent who is not comfortable with the internet. Other times, it is
“My Mom HAS Won”: Pat Summitt Alzheimer’s Clinic Opens
January 30, 2017
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VIDEO: When record-setting coach Pat Summitt was first diagnosed, she turned to her son Tyler and said, “I want to win. I want to beat
Thought of the Week: They Invented Hugs
January 15, 2017
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They invented hugs to let people know, You love them, without saying anything.
Washington Racing to Overcome Alzheimer’s by 2025
December 20, 2016
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VIDEO: Join “The Hill” in Washington, D.C. See health officials, policymakers, advocates, and medical experts offer a briefing on America’s Alzheimer’s goals and targets.
Tramiprosate Moves Beyond the “One-Size-Fits-All” Approach to Curing Alzheimer’s
December 10, 2016
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Large, significant improvements in genetically-defined Alzheimer’s patients were seen in a clinical trial for tramiprosate. Learn about the important potential presented by these Phase-3 trial
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