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Could it be possible to one day treat Alzheimer’s disease a decade before the patient actually starts experiencing symptoms? This is the subject matter of the presentation made by Dr. Reisa Sperling at the BWH Inspires conference in Palm Beach, Florida in January 2016. Distinguishing between Alzheimer’s disease…

In this EmPowerRN video shared in August 2015, Caroline, a registered nurse, offers insight into Alzheimer’s disease. She explains that the disease affects more than five million people in the United States each year, but there is no known cause, cure or treatment for the condition. Discover…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fw7Y78aqf_I This heartwarming video from Sleepy Moose shared in April 2012, is all about Henry. Henry has been in a nursing home for 10 years and has advanced Alzheimer’s disease. However, something magical happens when Henry hears music on an iPod. Find out about how music therapy is…

In this video from Trinity College Dublin shared in February 2014, the importance of distinguishing between Alzheimer’s disease and dementia is discussed. A study has found that running could help prevent dementia by improving memory through muscle factor.  The film explains that dementia can be caused by a…

Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder which typically affects people in their later years (although some people can suffer from early-onset Alzheimer’s). It’s categorized into three stages: early, moderate and severe Alzheimer’s disease. We’ve detailed these stages based on information from the Alzheimer’s Association.   This is…

The treatment of Alzheimer’s is multifaceted, and can include medication, environment, exercise, and diet. As the disease progresses, patients will require different treatment plans. We’ve compiled a list of ways to manage Alzheimer’s disease based on information from the Mayo Clinic. A variety of medications are used…

Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder where the patient slowly starts to lose cognitive skills which leads to emotional and physical problems. The disease affects around 5.4 million people each year in the U.S. alone. We’ve put together a list of some high-profile names who suffered from the condition, based…

As Alzheimer’s disease progresses in a patient, communicating starts to become a problem. This Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resources film focuses on how communication skills are affected in Alzheimer’s disease patients and how we can help the situation. Researchers uncover gene control mechanism that holds promise as Alzheimer’s…

In this video from Lakeview Ranch Inc. shared in February 2011, we learn a little about an innovative scheme to use music as therapy for patients with Alzheimer’s disease. A new type of Alzheimer’s prevention may be possible with an enzyme that lowers tau. Host Julie Anderson, explains how…

This short video from DNews focuses on an innovative study where gene therapy was used to reduce the amount of amyloid plaques in mouse models. Researchers explore new way to deliver memory loss treatment to the brain.  Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in America and…