Recent breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s treatment have unveiled LEQEMBI®, an exciting new drug specifically designed for early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. This innovative treatment is anticipated to significantly impact those living with Alzheimer’s by potentially altering the disease’s progression and improving overall management. With its promising early results and ongoing research, LEQEMBI® represents a major advancement in the… Continue reading LEQEMBI®: A New Hope in Alzheimer’s Treatment
Category: Alzheimer’s
The Four A’s of Alzheimer’s
What is Alzheimer’s Disease? Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia. According to the CDC, “It is a progressive disease beginning with mild memory loss and possibly leading to loss of the ability to carry on a conversation and respond to the environment.” It affects the parts of the brain that control thought,… Continue reading The Four A’s of Alzheimer’s
GUIDE Model for Dementia
In the United States, there are approximately 6.9 million Americans over age 65 with dementia. And 11.5 million unpaid family caregivers, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. A new program, the Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model, was launched in July of 2024 by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The GUIDE model… Continue reading GUIDE Model for Dementia
How Clinical Trials Bring New Treatments to Market
Clinical trials are a critical part of medical research and progress. They mean medical professionals can conduct medical research on interventions and medications to bring new drugs and research to market. According to the NIH, “When you volunteer for clinical research, you help doctors learn more about disease and improve health care for people in… Continue reading How Clinical Trials Bring New Treatments to Market
Early Signs of Dementia
What is Dementia? According to the Alzheimer’s Association “Dementia is a general term for loss of memory, language, problem-solving and other thinking abilities that are severe enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia.” Dementia itself is not a disease, but rather a group of symptoms that are caused… Continue reading Early Signs of Dementia
Alzheimer’s Caregivers: Tips for Supporting Your Loved One and Taking Care of Yourself
Being a Caregiver for Someone With Alzheimer’s Disease We have all likely heard about Alzheimer’s, whether it was in the news or entertainment, but it is a very different experience when you are touched personally by the intense disease. Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. Caring for someone… Continue reading Alzheimer’s Caregivers: Tips for Supporting Your Loved One and Taking Care of Yourself