McKnight’s will offer a free Web seminar this afternoon on brain fitness. Registration for the event is still available at www.mcknights.com.
Sunrise ousts North American vice president in cost-saving move
Feb 04, 2010
Sunrise Senior Living Inc. on Monday said it will terminate the employment of Daniel Schwartz, senior vice president of North American Operations, effective May 31, 2010.
FDA advisers to vote on first drug to treat Alzheimer’s
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 28, 2020
Advisers will consider whether to recommend that the amyloid beta-removing drug aducanumab be approved. The FDA has not reviewed an application for a new Alzheimer’s treatment for at least 15 years.
Can grapes halve a person’s dementia risk?
By
John O'Connor
Jun 22, 2020
People who eat a handful of grapes twice a day might cut their Alzheimer’s disease risk virtually in half, a new study suggests.
In a Senate hearing commemorating the 50th anniversary of the formation of the Special Committee on Aging, committee chairman, Sen. Herb Kohl (D-WI) said funding for home and community based services should...
Alzheimer’s drugs offer promise of treatment for other diseases
Jun 12, 2008
Drugs used to potentially treat Alzheimer’s disease may lead to advancements in the treatment of other afflictions, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Obama administration boosts Alzheimer’s research with $50 million in funding
Feb 08, 2012
The Obama administration has said it will devote $50 million to fund Alzheimer’s research this year, and an additional $80 million in 2013.
Pharmacy company stops testing Alzheimer’s drug due to adverse reactions
Aug 19, 2010
Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly has halted testing of a new, experimental treatment for Alzheimer’s after early results indicate the drug could actually worsen patients’ conditions, the company...
Cognitive tests don’t differentiate between Alzheimer’s, vascular dementia, study finds
Jul 09, 2009
Less than 2% of the most common neuropsychological tests can differentiate between Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia, according to a recently published report.
Computer use boosts brain power for tech-savvy seniors
Mar 30, 2009
Whether it’s checking e-mail, playing games or downloading music, using computer programs appears to keep the aging mind nimble, suggests new research.