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Alzheimer's Association pairs up with New Mexico in US pilot program to raise awareness
Read full article: Alzheimer's Association pairs up with New Mexico in US pilot program to raise awarenessNew Mexico has paired up with the Alzheimerโs Association in a pilot U.S. initiative aimed at raising awareness about a disease that affects several million people in the country.
UK regulator approves second Alzheimer's drug in months but government won't pay for it
Read full article: UK regulator approves second Alzheimer's drug in months but government won't pay for itBritainโs drug regulator approved the Alzheimerโs drug Kisunla on Wednesday, but the government wonโt be paying for it after an independent watchdog agency said the treatment isnโt worth the cost to taxpayers.
UT Medical Branch in Galveston develops nasal spray treatment for Alzheimerโs Disease
Read full article: UT Medical Branch in Galveston develops nasal spray treatment for Alzheimerโs DiseaseThe University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston has made a groundbreaking discovery that could lead to the ultimate end of Alzheimerโs disease.
Novel โMemory Fogโ sheds light on cognitive decline and caregiving
Read full article: Novel โMemory Fogโ sheds light on cognitive decline and caregivingWe have a new book to add to your list! 'Memory Fog' is a humorous work of fiction that sheds light on caregiving, it's something millions of Americans deal with every single day. We met the author, Houstonian, Cynthia Hoelscher whose own experiences with her parents are depicted in her writing.
Missing 71-year-old woman with Alzheimerโs last seen in west Houston Monday
Read full article: Missing 71-year-old woman with Alzheimerโs last seen in west Houston MondayThe Houston Police Department is asking for the publicโs assistance in locating a missing 71-year-old woman last seen in west Houston Monday.
UT Health researchers identify possible link between flu vaccine, reduced rate of Alzheimerโs
Read full article: UT Health researchers identify possible link between flu vaccine, reduced rate of AlzheimerโsAlzheimerโs disease affects more than six million people living in the U.S., with the number of affected individuals growing due to the nationโs aging population.
Hereโs how foods can improve your brain health
Read full article: Hereโs how foods can improve your brain healthDr. Reisa Sperling, director at the Center for Alzheimerโs Research and Treatment at the Brigham and Womenโs Hospital, said thereโs increasing information that links lifestyle to Alzheimerโs.
Houston organization helps Alzheimerโs patients and their families find support, financial assistance
Read full article: Houston organization helps Alzheimerโs patients and their families find support, financial assistanceAn estimated 62,000 individuals in Houston and Harris County live with Alzheimerโs disease, according to Care Partners.
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FDA head calls for probe into Alzheimerโs drug review
Read full article: FDA head calls for probe into Alzheimerโs drug reviewThe acting head of the Food and Drug Administration is calling for a government investigation into highly unusual contacts between her agencyโs drug reviewers and the maker of a controversial new Alzheimerโs drug.
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Woman with Alzheimer's goes missing for nearly a week after being admitted to hospital
Read full article: Woman with Alzheimer's goes missing for nearly a week after being admitted to hospitalHOUSTON โ A man says for nearly week heโs been distraught trying to find his mother, Bertha, who suffers from Alzheimer's. The hospital staff said that she had left the emergency room with an unknown woman on Sept. 5th. He said heโs been in contact with the hospital to try to get surveillance video, but he's worried about her safety. "It's a crazy violent world and people get hurt, but she doesn't know what's going on really because she has Alzheimer's. The hospital released the following statement:"We are required to maintain patient privacy but after the initial investigation.