Caring for a loved one who lives with Alzheimer's or a related dementia is a challenging role that is often overlooked and undervalued. Elissa Strauss - author of 'When You Care, The Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others” - is shifting the paradigm.

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This breakthrough “could one day help identify patients eligible for Alzheimer’s clinical trials or direct them to approved therapies for the condition.”

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Big news from Roche & Eli Lilly and Company: They are one step closer to releasing a blood test that’s been in the works for more than a year to aid in the early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.

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New research has discovered a genetic variant that could be protecting thousands of folks in the U.S. from Alzheimer's, by reducing the odds of developing the disease by up to 70%.

This discovery 'could herald a new direction in therapeutic development.'

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A study suggests 3 factors are the most probable contributors to the deterioration of the region in the brain that develops last and is the first to degrade with age — diabetes, alcohol intake & nitrogen dioxide emitted from traffic-related air pollution: bit.ly/3J519Cj

This year's #WorldHealthDay theme is 'my health, my right' — especially meaningful to those most at risk of Alzheimer's & related dementias, who too often face barriers to early diagnosis & care.

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Detecting early onset frontotemporal dementia? There's an app for that.

Researchers hope that eventually these smartphone assessments 'will facilitate new trials of promising therapies.'

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If you are facing the challenges that come with caring for a parent or loved one with dementia, you are not alone.

In the latest BrainStorm episode, host Meryl Comer discusses the complexity of dementia care with Dr. Brent Forester. Listen now: bit.ly/4cLj7av

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The American Journal of Health Promotion published a piece authored by our VP of Prevention, Kelly O'Brien. In it, Kelly makes an argument for promoting brain health in the workplace to foster cognitive longevity and a flourishing economy.

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I authored an article in The Brookings Institution about brain science, brain health, and the modern economy. In it, you'll find the outline of a four-step roadmap to drive the brain economy transition we're currently facing.
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Our co-founder and Chairman, George Vradenburg, authored an article in The Brookings Institution about brain science, brain health, and the modern economy. In it, you'll find the outline of a four-step roadmap to drive the brain economy transition we're currently facing: brookings.edu/articles/4-way…

🧠 It’s never too late to start learning about and implementing tools to enhance brain health!

Visit BrainGuide.org to take the memory questionnaire for yourself or a loved one and find resources to help better understand Alzheimer’s: bit.ly/3TUAoqx

Don't forget your greens 🥬

Nutritionists and neurologists agree that green leafy veggies are essential for warding off dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Rich in B vitamins and fiber, leafy greens will aid in improving overall cognitive function!

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We are delving into crucial aspects of patient and family caregiver discrimination during ‘The Courage of Action: Empowering Lessons from the Alzheimer’s Community’ on 4/3/24 at 2pm ET.
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Tune in and hear from our co-founder, Meryl Comer, a true Alzheimer’s warrior. As an at-home caregiver, she understands how the disease disproportionately impacts women. Meryl’s journey drives our mission for change in the Alzheimer’s community. #WomenofUsAgainstAlzheimers