October 19, 2009Vision problems may precede Alzheimer'sThe
ability to perceive relationships between objects (visuospatial skills)
may decline years before a person is diagnosed with Alzheimer's
disease, a new study suggests.
- HealthDay
October 13, 2009 Senate Finance Committee Passes Health Care Reform legislationThe
Alzheimer's Association applauds the Senate Finance Committee, under
the leadership of Sen. Max Baucus (D-Mont.), for passing health care
reform legislation in a vote of 14-9.
- Alzheimer's Association
September 30, 2009 Dementia risk seen in NFL playersA
study commissioned by the National Football League reports that
Alzheimer’s disease or similar memory-related diseases appear to have
been diagnosed in former players vastly more often than in the national
population.
- The New York Times
September 24, 2009Purple-garbed stars support the fight against Alzheimer'sMix
celebs and a catchy contest — Who Wears Purple Best? — and the
Alzheimer's Association is hoping to grab attention for a rapidly
growing disease.
- USA Today
September 21, 2009
Celebrities
vie for "Who Wears Purple Best?" title to raise awareness of new global
prevalence on World Alzheimer's Day: 35 million people worldwide are
now living with Alzheimer's and dementiaOn World Alzheimer's
Day, a new report released estimates that 35 million people
worldwide are living with Alzheimer's and dementia, highlighting the
urgent need for action and response. Doing their part, eight
Alzheimer's Association celebrity Champions are having a friendly "Who
Wears Purple Best?" competition. Fans can cast their vote when polls
open today through Wednesday,
September 30, 2009
Harry Johns on "The Alzheimer's Project"
- The Huffington Post
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi's statement on World Alzheimer's Day
- PR Newswire
Alzheimer cases on the rise
Alzheimer's
Association president and CEO Harry Johns and Alzheimer Champion David
Hyde Pierce discuss the new Alzheimer prevalence report.
- The "Today" Show
Worldwide dementia cases rising rapidly
- NBC "Nightly News with Brian Williams"
Fundamental health reform: investing in Alzheimer research
- Roll Call (by Harry Johns)
Alzheimer's rates to rise fast
- CNN
Alzheimer cases to nearly double every 20 years
- CNN
David Hyde Pierce on “CNN Newsroom” (video)
- CNN
Global Alzheimer cases expected to rise sharply
- USA Today
Alzheimer's disease is rising sharply, but you can lower your odds
- U.S. News & World Report
World Alzheimer's Day
- Wall Street Journal This Morning
Why World Alzheimer's Day should be very important to you
- The Atlantic
September 16, 2009 Arts allow people with Alzheimer’s to live in the momentMany
people with Alzheimer’s or another dementia use photography, painting
and music to express themselves, using art to communicate feelings they
sometimes can no longer verbalize.
- USA Today
September 14, 2009 "The Alzheimer's Project" wins two Creative Arts EmmysTwo
installments of the multi-part HBO documentary "The Alzheimer's
Project," produced with help from the Alzheimer's Association and
others, won Creative Arts Emmy awards. "The Memory Loss Tapes" was
honored for Exceptional Merit in Nonfiction Filmmaking, while "Grandpa,
Do You Know Who I Am? with Maria Shriver" won for Outstanding
Children's Nonfiction Program.
- Emmys.com
September 11, 2009
Tune in Sept. 15 to PBS: "Living with Alzheimer's" - Segment part of PBS "Retirement Revolution: The New Reality"
On
Tuesday, Sept. 15, PBS will air "Retirement Revolution: The New
Reality." This program hosted by Paula Zahn looks at the stories of
everyday people who have found ways not only to survive but thrive in
retirement after the recession. The "Living with Alzheimer's" segment
features interviews with Alzheimer's Association experts Dr. Bill Thies
and Beth Kallmyer, as well as Early-Stage Advisors Mimi Steffen and
Gary Shelton.
- Alzheimer's Association
September 8, 2009Scientists discover three more genes with links to Alzheimer'sTwo European research teams have identified three genes that affect a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
- The Washington Post
Workplace fraught with worry for people with early-onset dementia
For
a middle-aged person with a mortgage and children who never anticipated
early retirement, figuring out how to balance a dementia diagnosis with
their job adds another layer of anxiety to an already difficult
situation.
- ABC News
September 3, 2009"The Doctors" discuss growing prevalence of Alzheimer's and the difficulties of caregiving Alzheimer's
Association Champion Coach Broyles and Alzheimer's Association Science
Advisor Zaven Khachaturian appeared on the popular television talk show
"The Doctors" to speak about Alzheimer's disease.
-www.thedoctorstv.com
August 27, 2009Alzheimer's Association statement on Sen. Kennedy's deathThe
Alzheimer's Association was saddened to learn of the death of Senator
Edward "Ted" Kennedy (D-Mass.), a true healthcare champion who has left
an indelible mark on the American political landscape.
- Alzheimer's Association
August 26, 2009MRI pictures of brain activation may predict Alzheimer riskResearchers
may have found a way to identify those most at risk of developing
Alzheimer’s long before symptoms develop — simply by asking them
whether they recognize celebrities such as Britney Spears and Johnny
Carson.
- TimeHigh blood pressure linked to memory lossHigh
blood pressure may contribute to memory loss and other declines in
brain function in people 45 and older, according to a study.
- Bloomberg
August 24, 2009Generation B: When you're your mother's keeper About
20 percent of baby boomers — 14 million — take care of an aging loved
one, according to a recent report, and it can be a struggle.
- The New York Times
August 20, 2009Researchers determine toxicity levels of Alzheimer clustersScientists
have long suspected that Alzheimer's disease is caused by plaques
formed by the beta-amyloid protein. Recent studies suggest it is not
the plaques that cause Alzheimer’s but small, grape-like clusters of
beta-amyloid.
- UCLA Newsroom
August 12, 2009Study: Mediterranean diet cuts Alzheimer riskA Health Alert report discusses the Mediterranean diet, which a study suggests can reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s by 40 percent.
- The Today Show
August 10, 2009
Alzheimer's Association statement on Senate confirming new National Institutes of Health Director Dr.
Francis Collins brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge and a
comprehensive understanding of the importance of investing in science
and research.
- Alzheimer's Association
August 6, 2009High cholesterol linked to Alzheimer'sAdults
with even moderately elevated cholesterol in their early to mid-40s
appear to have an increased risk for Alzheimer's disease and related
dementias decades later, a new study shows.
- The New York Times
August 5, 2009Alzheimer’s Association response to introduction of National Alzheimer’s Project Act “National Alzheimer’s Project Act” (S. 1555) signals understanding of the fundamental need for a coordinated federal approach to confront Alzheimer’s
- Alzheimer's Association
August 3, 2009200,000 Americans living with early Alzheimer'sJay
Jones was only 46 when he started noticing subtle differences in his
personality. He found out at 52 that it was younger-onset Alzheimer’s
that was changing his otherwise healthy life.
- ABC News "The Alzheimer's Project" wins Television Critics Association awardHBO's "The Alzheimer's Project" won a Television Critics Association award for Outstanding Achievement in News and Information.
- TV by the Numbers
July 31, 2009Alzheimer’s Association lauds passage of Braley Amendment House
Health Care Reform bill amendment could significantly improve quality
of medical care and treatment for people with Alzheimer’s.
- Alzheimer's Association
July 29, 2009SSA considers adding Alzheimer's to Compassionate Allowances listThe
Alzheimer's Association applauds the Social Security Administration
(SSA) for holding a hearing to examine whether individuals with
younger-onset Alzheimer's disease or related dementias should be
included in its Compassionate Allowances Initiative.
- Alzheimer's Association
July 27, 2009Social Security Administration hosts younger-onset hearingOn
Wednesday, July 29, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will hold
a hearing examining whether people with younger-onset Alzheimer's
disease and related dementias (under age 65) should be included in
SSA's Compassionate Allowances Initiative for Social Security benefits.
- Alzheimer's Association
July 24, 2009Alzheimer's Association response to introduction of the Alzheimer's Breakthrough ActFor
the more than 5 million people living with Alzheimer's disease today
and the projected 16 million who may have it by mid-century, the
Alzheimer's Breakthrough Act of 2009 is a tremendous step in the fight
against Alzheimer's.
- Alzheimer's Association
July 16, 2009"The Alzheimer's Project" receives Emmy nods HBO's
"The Alzheimer's Project" was nominated for Outstanding Nonfiction
Special ("Momentum in Science"), Exceptional Merit in Nonfiction
Filmmaking ("The Memory Loss Tapes") and Outstanding Children's
Nonfiction Program ("Grandpa, Do You Know Who I Am? with Maria
Shriver"). The Emmy broadcast airs Sept. 20 on CBS.
- Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
July 15, 2009A phase III Alzheimer's drug increases levels of beta amyloid in the brain – but still provides benefitsNew
insights into how a Phase III Alzheimer’s drug might work were among
the advances in potential therapies targeting two abnormal brain
proteins – beta amyloid and phosphorylated tau – that were reported
today at the Alzheimer's Association 2009 International Conference on
Alzheimer's Disease (ICAD 2009) in Vienna.
- Alzheimer's Association
Results from drug trials and new risk factors announced at International Alzheimer's Conference
This
week, more than 3,000 leading scientists convened to report and discuss
the latest advances in research on treatments, risk factors, diagnosis
and causes for the health epidemic of the 21st century – Alzheimer's
disease – at the Alzheimer's Association 2009 International Conference
on Alzheimer's Disease (ICAD 2009) in Vienna, Austria.
- Alzheimer's Association
July 14, 2009
A "heart healthy" diet and ongoing, moderate physical activity may protect against cognitive decline as we ageEating
a "heart healthy" diet and maintaining or increasing participation in
moderate physical activity may help preserve our memory and thinking
abilities as we age, according to new research reported today at the
Alzheimer’s Association 2009 International Conference on Alzheimer’s
Disease (ICAD 2009) in Vienna.
- Alzheimer's Association
Brain imaging (MRI/PET) and measurements of proteins in spinal fluid may improve Alzheimer's prediction and diagnosis
Changes
in the brain measured with MRI and PET scans, combined with memory
tests and detection of risk proteins in body fluids, may lead to
earlier and more accurate diagnosis of Alzheimer's, according to new
research reported today at the Alzheimer's Association 2009
International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (ICAD 2009) in Vienna.
- Alzheimer's Association
July 13, 2009Post-traumatic stress disorder may raise Alzheimer risk; moderate alcohol consumption may lower itThough
discoveries about Alzheimer's disease risk factors are often in the
news, adults do not know about the relationship between Alzheimer's
disease risk and heart health, nor that physical activity can be
protective against dementia, according to new research reported today
at the Alzheimer's Association 2009 International Conference on
Alzheimer's Disease (ICAD 2009) in Vienna.
- Alzheimer's AssociationRelated news:Booze for the brain-
CNN.com
Alzheimer's studies tackle omega threes and alcohol
- ABC News
Vets with post-traumatic stress are at high risk of dementia
- USA TODAY
A daily tipple cuts dementia risk for healthy elderly
- Bloomberg
Moderate drinking may cut dementia risk
- WebMD
New cases of Alzheimer's/dementia continue to rise, even in the "oldest old"
The
number of people with Alzheimer's and dementia – both new cases and
total numbers with the disease – continues to rise among the very
oldest segments of the population in contradiction of the conventional
wisdom, according to research reported today at the Alzheimer's
Association 2009 International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (ICAD
2009) in Vienna.
- Alzheimer's Association
Related news:
Alzheimer's cases rising at 'epidemic pace'
- Allheadlinenews.com
Six scientists receive awards for contributions to research
The
Alzheimer's Association recognized four scientists for their
extraordinary achievements in advancing Alzheimer's research at its
2009 International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (ICAD 2009) in
Vienna, Austria. Two top papers on neuroimaging were also recognized.
- Alzheimer's Association
July 12, 2009Doctors talk frankly about what encourages and impedes early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s
A
doctor’s positive attitude to Alzheimer’s diagnosis and their trusting,
personal relationships with local dementia support service providers
are powerful enablers for early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, according to
new research reported today at the Alzheimer’s Association 2009
International Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease (ICAD 2009) in Vienna.
- Alzheimer's Association
Related news:
Doctors' attitudes play part in early Alzheimer's diagnosis
- HealthDay News
Results from trials of DHA in Alzheimer’s disease and age-related cognitive decline
Results
from two large studies using DHA, an omega 3 fatty acid, were reported
today at the Alzheimer’s Association 2009 International Conference on
Alzheimer’s Disease (ICAD 2009) in Vienna.
- Alzheimer's Association
Related news:
Fish oil supplements boost memory
- WebMD
Omega-3 fatty acid falls short in Alzheimer's trials
- HealthDay
DHA supplements get mixed results in memory studies
- USA TODAY
Omega-3 no match for Alzheimer's, study finds
- Reuters
Three new studies give clear guidance on how to better recruit volunteers for Alzheimer’s clinical studies
Partnering
with local physicians, working with local clinics, and conducting
educational seminars and health fairs were found to be the most
effective tools in recruiting people for Alzheimer's clinical studies,
according to new research reported today at the Alzheimer's Association
2009 International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (ICAD 2009) in
Vienna.
- Alzheimer's Association
July 9, 2009Language skills may guard against Alzheimer'sWomen
with greater language abilities in early adulthood were less likely to
have Alzheimer's disease later in life, a study says.
- HealthDay
July 6, 2009Living alone increases odds of developing dementiaMiddle-aged
adults who live alone are twice as likely to develop dementia or
Alzheimer's disease later in life compared to those who are married or
live with a partner, a study shows.
- HealthDay
Longtime music executive passes away with Alzheimer's
Allen
Klein, who managed the business affairs of Sam Cooke, the Rolling
Stones and, for a short time, the Beatles, died from complications from
Alzheimer's disease.
- New York Times
June 30, 2009Cognitive tests a "first step" to Alzheimer diagnosisThe sooner someone is diagnosed with dementia, the better. Increasingly, that's the mantra of experts in Alzheimer's disease.
- Chicago Tribune
May 27, 2009Do I want to know if I have Alzheimer's?Research
suggests that less than 35 percent of people with Alzheimer's or other
dementias are properly diagnosed. Early diagnosis is crucial for many
reasons.
- CBS News
Early Alzheimer diagnosis reduces costs
The way to fight Alzheimer's disease is to intervene decades before someone demonstrates symptoms, researchers suggest.
- United Press International
May 22, 2009Alzheimer's impact on familiesMisplacing
things and having lapses in judgment may indicate Alzheimer's, says Dr.
Jennifer Ashton, who talks to Julie Chen about the disease's impact on
families.
- CBS Early Show
May 20, 2009
Recognizing Alzheimer'sDr.
Jennifer Ashton talks to Julie Chen about the outward warning signs of
Alzheimer's disease and takes a look inside a brain suffering from the
disease.
- CBS Early Show
May 18, 2009
Warning signs of Alzheimer’sHarry Smith spoke with Dr. Jennifer Ashton about easy-to-spot early warning signs of Alzheimer's disease.
- CBS Early Show
May 17, 2009Alzheimer's Association launches new Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters education campaign
The Alzheimer’s Association has kicked off its
Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters
campaign, a multi-faceted national education effort to increase
awareness of the warning signs of Alzheimer's and the benefits of early
detection and early diagnosis.
- Alzheimer's Association