This is a listing of recent news stories that the Desert Southwest Chapter feels might be useful to those individuals and families affected by Alzheimer's disease. Please note, clicking on a link will launch a new window from the corresponding news story's website.
2011
May 22, 2011
Alzheimer's Program Teams Up Patients, Med Students
azcentral.com
May 18, 2011
Another Month, Another Home
nytimes.com
April 19, 2011
Guidelines Allow Earlier Definition of Alzheimer's
nytimes.com
March 28, 2011
Memory Tricks Help With Early Alzheimer's
msnbc.com
March 27, 2011
When Should Alzheimer's Patients Stop Driving?
msnbc.com
February 28, 2011
More Evidence That Alzheimer's Disease May Be Inherited From Your Mother
sciencedaily.com
January 1, 2011
Giving Alzheimer's Patients Their Way, Even Chocolate
nytimes.com
2010
October 13, 2010
One Way to Ward Off Alzheimer's: Take a Hike
msnbc.com
October 12, 2010
Building a More Resilient Brain
wsj.com
October 5, 2010
Intellect Neurosciences, Inc. Obtains New Patent
msnbc.com
September 24, 2010
New Gen Associated with Increased Risk of Alzheimer's Disease
sciencedaily.com
September 21, 2010
Global Alzheimer's Costs to Top $600 Billion
wsj.com
September 13, 2010
Aging: Men Face More Frgetting and Earlier
nytimes.com
August 9, 2010
New Approach to Alzheimer's Therapy
sciencedaily.com
July 23, 2010
Gene Shows Promise for Alzheimer's
wsj.com
July 7, 2010
Best Tests for Predicting Alzheimer's Disease Identified
sciencedaily.com
April 28, 2010
Prevent Alzheimer's? No Evidence You Can
msnbc.com
April 13, 2010
New Test Takes Guesswork Out of Diagnosing Early-Stage Alzheimer's Disease
sciencedaily.com
2009
November 27, 2009
New Cause for Alzheimer's Disease?
sciencedaily.com
September 21, 2009
Dementia toll Climbs to 35 Million Worldwide
msnbc.com
2008
July 29, 2008
New Alzheimer's Drug Shows Early Promise
msnbc.com
July 28, 2008
'Pre-Alzheimer's' Rising, Especially in Men
msnbc.com
January 2, 2008
Anti-Alzheimer's Mechanism In Omega-3 Fatty Acids Found
sciencedaily.com
2007
December 18, 2007
Christie, Spacek Honored for Alzheimer Portrayals
alz.org
November 14, 2007
Sandra Day O'Connor Not Jealous About Husband’s Romance
msnbc.com
October 15, 2007
Study Focuses on Possible Alzheimer Test
alz.org
October 2, 2007
Goal-Driven Achievers Less Prone to Alzheimer’s
msnbc.com
August 12, 2007
Alzheimer’s Care Classes Help, But Few Have Time
msnbc.com
July 26, 2007
Alzheimer's Patients Not Going Without a Fight
msnbc.com
June 28, 2007
When a Parent Has Alzheimer's or Other Dementia
usatoday.com
June 11, 2007
World's Alzheimer's Cases to Quadruple by 2050
msnbc.com
March 29, 2007
Living with Alzheimer's Before a Window Closes
nytimes.com
March 20, 2007
Alzheimer's Rate to Skyrocket as Boomers Age
msnbc.com
February 26, 2007
Little-known Veterans Benefit Can Really Help
msnbc.com
February 20, 2007
Boost Your Brain Power with Exercise
msnbc.com
February 6, 2007
Study Links Seniors' Loneliness to Higher Risk of Dementia
usatoday.com
2006
December 21, 2006
New Chemical Gives Insight into Alzheimer's
msnbc.com
December 3, 2006
Alzheimer's Today
usnews.com
November 3, 2006
Alzheimer's Progress 100 Years On
news.bbc.co.uk
July 31, 2006
Caregivers Struggle with Needs of Alzheimer's Patients
pbs.org
2005
June 20, 2005
Extra Folic Acid May Help Memory
msnbc.com
April 25, 2005
Study: Gene Therapy May Slow Alzheimer's
msnbc.com
March 29, 2005
Mind Mystery
boston.com
2004
November 28, 2004
Alzheimer's Anxiety
