10th Annual National Memory Screening Day
November 1, 2013
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Memory concerns? Interested in learning about brain health? Take part in this week’s 10th annual National Memory Screening Day.
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1960’s Handset for Smartphones
October 6, 2013
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ON AMAZON.COM People with dementia are comfortable with traditional telephones. At the same time, today’s smartphones are helpful to people with dementia in so many
Solanezumab May Become The 1st Alzheimer’s-Modifying Treatment
September 29, 2013
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Learn why neurologists wish they could prescribe experimental solanezumab to 15% of their Alzheimer’s patients. Solanezumab is Eli Lilly’s exciting, maturing attempt to create a
When IVIG Improves Alzheimer’s, Does It Do Enough to Matter?
July 21, 2013
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VIDEO + ARTICLE IVIG is an FDA-Approved medication. It has been prescribed off-label for Alzheimer’s. Despite recent failures in clinical trials, pharmaceutical companies and academic
Who Pays for Alzheimer’s Care?
July 7, 2013
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Professional care for people with dementias such as Alzheimer’s is commonly referred to as “Long-Term Care”. 70% of people turning age 65 can expect to
Alzheimer’s Care Costs Skyrocket
April 7, 2013
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VIDEO & ARTICLE New Rand research shows 75% of dementia costs are from at-home or nursing-home care. Often reaching $70,000 a year, watch medical correspondent
DBS for Alzheimer’s a Cutting-Edge Treatment
March 24, 2013
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VIDEO See DBS turn a new, hopeful page in Alzheimer’s treatment. Learn how DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation) pacemakers send electrical signals deep into the brain,
Email Photos Direct to Grandpa’s Picture Frame
March 3, 2013
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The Pix-Star FotoConnect is the biggest and best in the family of successful Wi-Fi & email photo frames. With the ability to receive photos sent
How Will You Celebrate the National Day of Service?
January 20, 2013
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In 1994, Congress designated the Martin Luther King Jr. Federal Holiday, January 21, as a national day of service. Learn about opportunities to lend your
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