Alzheimer’s Disease Talk

When you or a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, the first emotional response is often one of shock and hopelessness. Alzheimer’s causes cognitive impairment that most research shows to be irreparable. Sometimes a patient’s cognitive function remains the same for months or years after a diagnosis, while sometimes the decline is rapid and…

Alzheimer’s research is changing rapidly, and several trends are emerging. These trends mean earlier intervention, more treatment options, and personalized patient medicine. Organizations like the National Institute on Aging and the National Institutes of Health support early-stage disease research for age-related dementias and Alzheimer’s disease. By participating in Alzheimer’s clinical trials, patients with some memory…

A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease is a tragedy for an individual and all of their family members. With no known cure and only limited treatment options, clinical research has been focusing on ways to help slow or stop disease progression. With such a mysterious and devastating illness, clinical trials of treatments and drugs are constantly…