Does middle age mark the beginning of cognitive decline?
Whenever I speak to audiences about brain health, I ask, “Has anyone noticed any changes in their brain in the last decade or so?” Inevitably everyone – and I mean everyone – over age...
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Today’s hero: Dr. Adam Boxer
Leave a comment below to let us know about the everyday heroes in your life! In honor of Alzheimer’s Action Day on September 21, we are highlighting 21 Everyday Heroes. Today, meet our 14th hero...
Today’s hero: Bruce Bochy
Leave a comment below to let us know about the everyday heroes in your life! In honor of Alzheimer’s Action Day on September 21, we are highlighting 21 Everyday Heroes. Today, meet Bruce Bochy, manager...
Research Advances from the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2011
In July, more than 5,000 scientists from around the world gathered in Paris to report the latest advances in Alzheimer’s research at the Alzheimer’s Association® International Conference 2011 (AAIC 2011). Scientists presented and discussed...
Alzheimer’s researcher diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease
“Both a grandmother and an aunt of mine had Alzheimer’s disease, so I knew what it looked like – and it frightened me. I had been experiencing some difficulties with memory for some time...
Alzheimer’s Research Breakthroughs to be Unveiled at International Conference
The Alzheimer’s Association International Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease (AAICAD) 2011, the world’s leading forum on dementia research, begins this weekend in Paris, France. As a supporter of the Alzheimer’s Association, we want you to...
New research funded by the Alzheimer’s Association yesterday
One of my favorite things to do as the CEO of the Alzheimer’s Association is present research checks to young scientists who are exploring innovative ways to tackle Alzheimer’s disease. I did just that...
2011 Facts and Figures Report: What it says about research; what it doesn’t say about caregiving
Last week we released our annual Facts and Figures report in which we see page after page of remarkable, alarming, depressing, motivating statistics. The information that has impressed me most over the past few...
