September 22, 2008
New Study Shows Cognitive and Social Activity in Midlife May Reduce Dementia Risk in Men
Participation in a range of cognitively and socially engaging activities in midlife reduced risk for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in men, particularly those at elevated genetic risk for the disease, according to a new study published in the September 2008 issue of Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association. The authors suggest that the new study “supports the ‘use it or lose it’ hypothesis in aging men.”
September 17, 2008
Alzheimer's Association Holiday Cards Showcase Work of Artists Living with the Disease
Inspirational holiday cards painted by individuals in the early stages of Alzheimer’s are now available through the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org/shopforthecause. Four different sets of holiday cards are available: one for Thanksgiving, one for the New Year and two different selections for the holidays.
August 26, 2008
Stigma Cited As Top Concern Of People Living With Alzheimer's Disease
Hundreds of people living in the early stage of Alzheimer’s stated that the stigma associated with the disease is one of their top concerns during town hall meetings that the Alzheimer’s Association held across the nation. The Alzheimer's Association released “Voices of Alzheimer’s Disease: Summary Report on the Nationwide Town Hall Meetings for People with Early Stage Dementia” at the 16th annual Dementia Care Conference.
June 12, 2008
Alzheimer’s Disease Supersedes Diabetes As Sixth-Leading Cause Of Death In The United States
Alzheimer’s disease is now the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics.
May 20, 2008
New Tool For Caregivers Facing the Long-Term Facility Conversation
For many caregivers, one of the most difficult parts of placing a loved one in a long-term care facility can be initiating the conversation. Caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease face even more challenges and sensitivities due to the nature of the disease and its complex symptoms.
April 21, 2008
Two Dozen New Celebrities Join the Alzheimer’s Association Champion Awareness Campaign
Well-known personalities, including Terrell Owens, Molly Sims and Wayne Brady, have lent their faces and voices to help the Alzheimer’s Association challenge 5 million Americans – one for every American living with the disease – to learn about the disease and become an Alzheimer’s Champion.
View the celebrity Champion photo gallery on our action site >>
April 10, 2009
Three Winners of New Award for Younger Researchers Announced by Coalition of Alzheimer Organizations
A coalition of leading Alzheimer’s disease organizations today announced the first three recipients of “Tomorrow’s Leaders in Alzheimer’s Disease Research” prizes; a new award mechanism to recognize outstanding young scientists in Alzheimer’s and dementia research.
March 18, 2008
New Report from Alzheimer's Association: 2008 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures
The Alzheimer’s Association estimates that 10 million baby boomers will develop Alzheimer’s disease in the United States, according to their new report released today, the 2008 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures.
View Facts and Figures (43 pages)
Alzheimer’s Association Calls on Presidential Candidates to Address Looming Alzheimer Epidemic
According to the new 2008 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report released today, 10 million baby boomers will develop the disease and in full page ads in the New York Times, Washington Post and Wall Street Journal, the Alzheimer’s Association asks the presidential candidates what they are going to do about the escalating Alzheimer epidemic.
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February 12, 2008
New Survey Shows African-Americans are Concerned with Heart Health but Unaware of Link to Brain Health
A recent survey commissioned by the Alzheimer’s Association and the American Heart Association found that, among African-Americans, two out of three (61 percent) expressed concern about developing heart disease, and two out of five (40 percent) expressed concern about developing Alzheimer’s. However, only about one in 20 (6 percent) are aware that heart health is linked to brain health.
January 1, 2008
Loved Ones Noticed Telltale Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease During the Holidays
The holidays are times for family members to gather from near and far to celebrate the season. Often this may be the only time all year that families get together; and often family members begin to notice subtle changes in loved ones that might not have been visible the year before.
December 11, 2007
New Survey Shows Confronting Alzheimer’s Disease a Key Issue in 2008 Presidential Election
With less than a month until the presidential caucus and primary season officially begins, a poll released today by the Alzheimer’s Association indicates how the presidential candidates plan to address the escalating Alzheimer epidemic could determine who Americans vote for in November.
New Survey: How Presidential Candidates Address Escalating Alzheimer's Epidemic Proves to be Pivotal Among Women
A poll realeased by the Alzheimer's Association, women are more likely to vote for a candidate who supports increasing government funding for Alzheimer research (72 percent vs. 63 percent of men).
November 15, 2007
Alzheimer's Disease in Latinos Expected to Surge
To celebrate National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month this November, the Alzheimer’s Association is launching a comprehensive portfolio of educational tools for Latinos, one of the fastest growing populations with the disease.
In Spanish: Se Teme que Aumente el mal de Alzheimer Entre los Latinos
Para celebrar el Mes Nacional de Concienciación del Mal de Alzheimer este noviembre, la Alzheimer's Association está lanzando una cartera completa de herramientas educativas para los latinos, uno de los sectores demográficos de crecimiento más rápido con la enfermedad.
November 14, 2007
Juli Inkster Celebrates Year with Rounds to Remember
Juli Inkster, current LPGA player and Hall of Fame member, celebrated her successful participation with the Alzheimer's Association A Round to Remember™ during the 2007 tournament season.
November 13, 2007
Congress Must Override Bush Veto of Appropriations Bill
President Bush has vetoed the Labor, HHS and Education spending bill that included $30 billion in funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and that would translate into a $16 million increase for Alzheimer research.
November 13, 2007
FDA Seeks to Include Those Most Affected by Alzheimer’s Disease in the Drug Review Process
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded its Patient Consultant and Patient Representative programs to include individuals in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers.
November 2, 2007
Statement on Increased Funding for the National Institutes of Health
The Alzheimer’s Association applauds the decision of the House and Senate conferees on the Labor, HHS and Education appropriations bill to boost funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) beyond both the House and Senate-passed levels.
November 1, 2007
Alzheimer’s Association to Add Web Tool to Help Find Housing Options for Those with Dementia
Recognizing the need for a resource to aid families in the search for dementia care, the Alzheimer’s Association, in collaboration with SNAPforSeniors®, has developed the first national dementia-specific senior housing database, called Alzheimer’s Association Senior Housing Findersm.
November 1, 2007
Alzheimer’s Association Introduces New Services for People Affected by the Disease
The Alzheimer’s Association is launching a suite of resources that provide information to ease decision-making, build skills to care for loved ones and keep people living with the disease safe.
November 1, 2007
Alzheimer’s Association Unveils Football Coach Frank Broyles’ Playbook for Alzheimer’s Caregivers
Southeastern Conference football legend, Frank Broyles of the Arkansas Razorbacks, and the Alzheimer’s Association, are teaming up to teach Alzheimer’s caregivers sometimes the best defense is a good offense.
October 19, 2007
Holiday Gift Ideas for People with Alzheimer’s and Their Caregivers
There are currently more than 5 million people in the United States living with Alzheimer’s and almost 10 million caring for someone with the disease. Therefore chances are pretty high that this holiday season, you’ll be buying a present for parents, grandparents, relatives or friends who have been touched by the disease.
October 18, 2007
Holiday Gifts that Help Fight Alzheimer’s Disease
More than half of holiday shoppers (57 percent) plan to purchase a gift that gives back to a good cause*. This year, choose a gift that will brighten someone’s holiday and contribute to the fight against Alzheimer’s disease, the seventh leading cause of death in the United States.
