Immunotherapy for Alzheimer's disease, commonly known as "the Alzheimer's Vaccine" has generated considerable excitement in both the Alzheimer's disease research community and among patients and caregivers. The basic logic of the approach is that it is possible to use the body's own immune system to fight off invading organisms and in doing so to treat disease.
Our immune systems are designed to fight off invading organisms such as bacteria and viruses. This is the primary way we cure...
One of my gripes with Mom’s nursing home was that some of the aides were not trained to work with people with dementia. I can remember... Read more »
Last month I provided a preview of what were predicted to be some of the “Hot Topics” to be presented at ICAD – The International... Read more »
Let’s talk about chronic stress and Alzheimer’s disease for a moment. Getting stressed just thinking about it? That’s a good reason... Read more »
Recently I saw the cover shot of the September 10 issue Sports Illustrated that featured Chicago Bears’ former quarterback Jim McMahon... Read more »
I grew up listening to Glen Campbell. I have this vague memory of my dad buying me an eight-track tape (remember those?) of Campbell’s... Read more »
Research continues to show that these family members spend more time on care and are more stressed than relatives of those with other illnesses. A... Read more »
Myth 1: Memory loss is a natural part of aging. In the past people believed memory loss was a normal part of aging, often regarding even Alzheimers... Read more »
How does the brain work? What happens to the brain of a person with Alzheimer's disease? Visit Inside the Brain: An Interactive Tour on the... Read more »
Alzheimer’s (AHLZ-high-merz) disease is a progressive brain disorder that gradually destroys a person’s memory and ability to learn, reason, make... Read more »
Memory loss that disrupts everyday life is not a normal part of aging. It is a symptom of dementia, a gradual and progressive decline in memory,... Read more »
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