Tag Archive for: Alzheimer's

Living with early onset Alzheimer's • Bobbie Joe Cavazos Interview
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Living with Early Onset Alzheimer’s: Bobbie Joe Cavazos

We want to thank Bobbie Joe Cavazos for so valiantly volunteering to share her story and experiences with her early onset Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Bobbie Joe gives us insight into a perspective many have never heard until today and guides…
Not knowing the cause is a block to finding the cure for dementia.
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Why is There No Cure for Dementia – Yet

If dementia has been around for so many decades, why is there no cure for dementia yet? What are the hurdles that scientists face to find a cure to this devastating class of diseases? We asked Dr. Matt Huentelman why there is no cure for…
What causes memory problems?
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Memory Problems: Forgetfulness, Stress or Alzheimer’s Dementia?

What causes memory problems as we age? Are we experiencing mild cognitive impairment? Or is it the early stages of Alzheimer's? As we age, we face what we perceive as memory problems. We have memory lapses, we may have a hard time remembering…
What is the link between diabetes and Alzheimer's dementia? Let's talk about these two inflammatory diseases.
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Diabetes and Alzheimer’s: Is There a Connection?

What is the link between diabetes and Alzheimer's dementia and how is this connection explained? Is there a connection between diabetes and Alzheimer’s dementia? Research has shown that those living with diabetes are at greater risk…
Dina Parise named her race car Stella after her grandmother with dementia.

Dina Parise Named her Race Car Stella After her GrandMother with Dementia

Dina Parise is an Atlanta-based professional drag racer and former professional figure skater for the Ice Capades. She named her race car Stella after her grandmother who suffered from dementia. Who better than this adrenaline junkie to…
Sleep and dementia prevention. Dr. Matt Huentelman, Ph.D., on the relationship between sleep and brain diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. Find out more about the importance of good long nighttime sleep and brain health.
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Sleep and Dementia Prevention: Improving Brain Health

How does poor sleep increase the risk for Alzheimer's? Does lack of sleep cause Parkinson’s dementia? Discover the impact of sleep on brain health. Lack of sleep doesn't cause Alzheimer's disease, but it can increase your risk. Especially…