Would you want to know if Alzheimer’s disease is starting to feast on your brain? It turns out the answer soon might be in your hands.
Are you ready for an Alzheimer’s breakthrough?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 20, 2017
Some treatments for Alzheimer’s may be available by 2020. If so, the U.S. healthcare system may not be prepared, according to a new study.
A very troubling $56 billion question
By
John O'Connor
Jul 08, 2021
Considering some of the alternatives, I’m far from convinced that bankrupting Medicare for the sake of Aduhelm would be money well spent.
Seeing is believing when it comes to Alzheimer’s effects
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 23, 2018
It’s quite something to see the 10-year progression of Alzheimer’s disease in one person collapsed into a 13-minute TV segment.
Reason for hope as World Alzheimer’s Month continues
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 23, 2019
Days before World Alzheimer’s Day, which was Saturday, some bad news arrived about the search for a treatment. But there still are reasons for hope in the battle against Alzheimer’s.
Pay attention to that soap opera-watching robot
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 11, 2019
Someone at Edge Hill University clearly has a sense of humor, but research there is no laughing matter.
This may be your last chance to stamp out Alzheimer’s this way
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 09, 2019
Time is running out to support Alzheimer’s disease research and care through the purchase of a special stamp via the U.S. Postal Service.
An Operation Warp Speed for Alzheimer’s? Why not?
By
John O'Connor
Jan 14, 2021
Our nation’s response to COVID-19 provides a definitive answer about what more can be done for Alzheimer’s disease.
Come for the flu shot, stay for the cognitive screening
By
John O'Connor
Mar 07, 2019
Less than a third of older adults have ever been assessed for cognitive problems, and only 16% undergo routine cognitive assessments during normal health checkups. So how do we go about the difficult task...
Alzheimer’s film: Not many surprises for you, but maybe some for general public
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 30, 2017
Those who care for residents with Alzheimer’s disease every day shouldn’t expect many surprises from a new PBS documentary, “Alzheimer’s: Every Minute Counts.” But you still...