ALZHEIMER’S CAN’T WAIT! In April I joined a record number of Alzheimer’s advocates from all 50 states in Washington D.C. to advocate in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. On the final day of the Forum we met with more than 440 congressional offices to deliver our message: “Alzheimer’s Can’t Wait!” The event received [...]
Great news for those wondering if they possess a brain condition known to frequently cause Alzheimer’s: You no longer have to undergo an autopsy to learn the results. ELI LILY TEST APPROVED BY FDA The presence of brain amyloid plaques are known to be consistent with Alzheimer’s disease and up until now their development could [...]
SCARY ALZHEIMER’S STATISTICS This week, Amy Vanderoef of Good Morning Texas (WFAA) interviewed Dr. Mary Quiceno and David Downey, from the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Dallas, for an update on Alzheimer’s disease in Texas. Those with Alzheimer’s lose memory first and then the ability to walk, talk, and function independently. It is a fatal disease [...]
MINDSHARE LECTURE SERIES: DR. JOHN HART, JR. Each year, the Greater Dallas Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association presents its MindShare lecture series featuring notable speakers from various backgrounds. The topics they cover are all of interest and concern to those dealing with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Opening the season this year was [...]
LIFE LESSONS FROM GREAT COACHES As almost everyone who was involved in organized sports while growing up will admit, coaches create lasting impressions upon their athletes. These impressions linger decades after the last game or match has ended. Often the lessons and admonishments they drill into us gain new meaning as we mature and pass [...]
EAT MORE FISH Those cows who tell us to “eat more chikin!” in the Chick-fil-A ads should be telling us to eat more fish. At the Radiological Society of North America’s recent annual meeting, research study findings were presented showing people who regularly eat baked or broiled fish experience improved brain health, improved cognitive abilities, [...]
The Alzheimer’s Association, which serves the families of all who have any form of dementia, defines the condition as being characterized as a loss in memory and other cognitive abilities. It is caused by various diseases and conditions that damage brain cells. Dementia is not a normal part of aging. CRITERIA FOR DEMENTIA To be [...]
Research is society’s best hope in finding a solution to Alzheimer’s (Alzheimers) disease. Currently the 6th leading cause of death in America and the only one in the top 10 without prevention, a treatment to slow its progression, or a cure; a scientific solution is needed to limit this growing epidemic. Although far from only [...]
This video gives clear descriptions of the three major stages of Alzheimer’s disease. The stages are described as Mild , Moderate, and Severe. EDITOR’S NOTE: When performing and Internet search about Alzheimer’s disease, check also using the misspellings of Alzheimer’s such as Alzheimers, alsheimers, and Alzheimer disease.
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION FOUNDED IN 1979 In 1979, after meeting with the National Institute on Aging, a concerned individual named Jerome Stone and several other interested individuals formed an independent, nonprofit 501(c)3 organization. Its goal was to coordinate efforts to serve individuals and families impacted by Alzheimer’s disease, and to assist research for a solution to [...]
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