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Candace Parker Puts a Full-Court Press on Alzheimer's

Basketball Star Fights Alzheimer’s in Honor of Her Mentor and Coach, the Late Pat Summitt

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Prevention on the Horizon?

What Can We Do to Prevent Alzheimer’s? This Question Has Been Asked by Concerned Individuals, Researchers for Years

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Alzheimer’s Association Funds 2-Year Extension of SPRINT MIND Study

SPRINT MIND 2.0 to Clarify Role of Intensive Blood Pressure Lowering in Reducing Dementia Risk

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Study Offers Hint of Hope for Staving Off Dementia in Some People

In the News | The New York Times

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Alzheimer’s Association Honored as Fundraising Organization of the Year

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Forum Recognizes Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s and Longest Day Event Success

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New Alzheimer's Association Report Shows Significant Disconnect Between Seniors, Physicians When It Comes to Cognitive Assessment

Report Provides Latest Alzheimer’s Prevalence, Incidence, Mortality and Costs of Care Data

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On International Women’s Day, Alzheimer’s Association and Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement, Led by Maria Shriver, Bring Disruption, Conversation and New Digital Experience to SXSW

Alzheimer’s Discriminates Against Women: Far More Women Than Men Impacted by Alzheimer’s, Numbers Growing Fast

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Biogen, Eisai Stop Phase 3 Trials of Aducanumab in Alzheimer’s Disease

Analysis Conducted by Independent Data Monitoring Committee Indicated 2 Phase 3 Trials of Aducanumab Unlikely to Be Successful

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Bipartisan Improving HOPE for Alzheimer's Act Introduced in Senate, House

Legislation to Educate Clinicians on Care Planning Services Available Through Medicare

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Younger-Onset Alzheimer's Disease Act of 2019 Introduced in Congress

Alzheimer’s Association and Alzheimer’s Impact Movement Endorse Legislation to Provide Support for Individuals and Families

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Alzheimer’s Diagnosis, Management Improved by Brain Scans

First Phase of Nationwide Study Demonstrates Clinical Impact of Amyloid PET Imaging

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360 Degrees of Love and Care

A Granddaughter Returns a Lifetime of Support

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Natalie Morales: Standing Up and Speaking Out

Journalist Talks About Her Family’s Battle With Alzheimer’s

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Between the Blank Stares

Jay Allen Shares How His Mother’s Fight With Alzheimer’s Inspired His Country Hit

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A Healthy Brain Starts With a Healthy Heart

SPRINT MIND Study Shows Promising Findings on Dementia Risk Reduction

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New Alzheimer’s Campaign Encourages Families to Discuss Cognitive Problems Sooner, Enabling Early Diagnosis

Survey: Nearly 3 in 4 Americans Say Talking to Close Family Member About Cognitive Decline Would Be Challenging

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Harry Johns Is in Search of Dementia Cures

In the News | AARP

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Alzheimer's Association Statement Regarding Washington Post Article on Pfizer/Amgen Enbrel Decision in Alzheimer’s

Chief Science Officer: Any Promising Science Should Be Pursued or Shared With Research Community

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Alzheimer’s Inside the Brain

In the News | US News Health

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What My Dad With Younger-Onset Alzheimer's Is Teaching Me

In the News | Everyday Health

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Why Alzheimer's Treatment Hopes Endure Despite High-Profile Drug Failures

In the News | Investor’s Business Daily

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Personal Stories from Dementia Patients

In the News | US News Health

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A Day in the Life With Mild Cognitive Impairment

In the News | Everyday Health

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Senate Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Ensure Access to Quality Hospice Care

Alzheimer’s Association, AIM Endorses Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act

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Increased Risk of Subjective Cognitive Decline in the LGBT Community

Plus, First Clinical Intervention for LGBT People With Alzheimer’s and Caregivers

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Surprising Differences Found in How Sleep Medications Increase Dementia Risk for Some, Protect Others

Plus, Two Treatment Trials Tackle Sleep Problems in People With Dementia

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Persons With Alzheimer's Disease More Likely to Experience Recurring Epileptic Seizures

Clinicians Should Monitor and Treat Seizures in Persons With Dementia

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Blood Tests Show Promise in Detecting Alzheimer’s

In the News | Associated Press TV

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Alzheimer's Risk, Progression, Resilience Differs by Sex

Plus, Participation in Labor Force Plays Strong Role in Late-Life Cognitive Health in Women

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The Role of Infectious Agents in Alzheimer's Disease

Statement From Maria C. Carrillo, PhD, Alzheimer’s Association Chief Science Officer

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Clinical Trial Results at AAIC 2019 Focus on New Ideas and New Targets

Includes First Report of 18-Month Results From Phase 2/3 Trial of Inhaled Insulin in MCI and Alzheimer’s

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AAIC 2019 Highlights New Research Showing Healthy Lifestyle May Offset Environmental and Genetic Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease

International Conference Also Included Expert Discussion on Role of Infectious Agents in Alzheimer’s Disease, and Advances Toward a Blood Test

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Alzheimer’s Association Awards Longeveron $3 Million Grant for Innovative Clinical Trial

Significant Part the Cloud Research Funding to Examine Adult Stem Cells and Neuroinflammation

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$47 Million Grant Adds Valuable Brain Imaging Measures to Large Alzheimer’s Clinical Trial of Lifestyle Intervention

The expanded study will be the first large-scale investigation of how lifestyle interventions affect Alzheimer’s and dementia in the brain.

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Anxiety Complicates Life for Dementia Patients and Their Caregivers

In the News | Washington Post

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Dr. Oz Reveals His Mother Has Alzheimer's Disease

In the News | AARP

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Eisai, Biogen Stop Phase III Trials of Elenbecestat in Mild Alzheimer’s Disease

Phase III Studies of Elenbecestat in People With Early Alzheimer's Had Safety Issues, Causing Eisai and Biogen to Discontinue Clinical Trials

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Biogen to Submit Aducanumab Results in Early Alzheimer’s to FDA

Alzheimer’s Association Encouraged to Learn Biogen Pursuing Regulatory Approval

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House Recognizes and Responds to Care Needs for People Living With Younger-Onset Alzheimer’s

The Key Provisions of the Younger-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease Act included in House Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act (OAA)

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Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA) Receives Bipartisan Congressional Support

Legislation ensuring aging population has access to palliative and hospice care passes House

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Alzheimer’s Association Zenith Fellows Awards Pursue Novel Treatments and Protection Gene for Alzheimer’s Disease

Grants Support New Approaches to Treatment of Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias

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Alzheimer’s Association and CVS Health Join Forces in Fight Against Alzheimer’s

3-Year Corporate Partnership to Raise $10 Million to Support Alzheimer’s Association Mission; Campaign to Help Connect Caregivers to Resources, Support Services

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Alzheimer's Association Doubles Investment to $60 Million for Part the Cloud Grant Program

Bill Gates Funds $10 Million Grant in Match Challenge to Fuel Research and Accelerate Alzheimer’s Treatment

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Alzheimer’s Association Receives $1.34 Million NIH Grant to Enhance Psychosocial Research for Dementia Care

5-Year Grant Aimed at Identifying Evidence-Based Strategies to Enhance Care, Support for Individuals With Dementia, Their Care Partners

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Alzheimer’s Association Funds Expansion of Cognition Study in World’s Longest Running Birth Cohort

The Alzheimer’s Association and University College London (UCL) are partnering to study brain aging and dementia

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Around the Table with Joy Bauer

‘Today’ Show Nutrition Expert Shares Holiday Recipe While Reminiscing About Her Grandmother, Who Had Alzheimer’s

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Dementia Through a Different Lens

Mother, Son Team on a Mission to End the Stigma of Dementia Through Art

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Don’t Fall for False Health Claims

You Don't Need to Be a Scientist to Think Like One — Use These Tips to Navigate the Confusing World of Research

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Food for Thought

Evidence Shows These Three Healthy Diets Can Benefit the Brain

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Time to Talk

Difficult Conversations About Health Shouldn’t Wait; Learn How Others Approached Their Loved Ones

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Kyle Chandler: Alzheimer’s Unscripted

Actor Discusses the Importance of Tough Talks for Families Facing Alzheimer’s

External News

5 Common Challenges Care-Givers Face, and How to Handle Them

In the News | Explore Health

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Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association
November 2019 Journal Digest

These articles and the rest of the November issue of Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association are available online.

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6 Signs a Caregiver May Be Burned Out and 7 Ways to Help

In the News | Healthline

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My Husband, My Alzheimer’s Care Partner, and My Greatest Advocate

In the News | Everyday Health

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Want to Help End Alzheimer’s? Enroll in a Clinical Trial

In the News | Future of Personal Health

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Actress Judy Greer Advocates for Alzheimer’s Research to Honor Her Grandfather

In the News | Future of Personal Health

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Actress Katie Stevens Wants More for Alzheimer’s Patients and Their Families

In the News | Future of Personal Health

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Alzheimer’s Association Statement Biogen Report of Phase 3 Aducanumab Data at CTAD 2019

Attributable to Maria C. Carrillo, Ph.D. Alzheimer’s Association chief science officer.

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Congressional Leaders Agree on $350 Million Alzheimer's and Dementia Research Funding Increase

Bipartisan Congressional leaders have announced a $350 million increase for Alzheimer’s and dementia research funding.

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Alzheimer’s Association Launches New Health Systems Initiative

Effort Seeks to Help Health Systems Improve Health Outcomes

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Researchers Add HIV/AIDS, Diabetes and Organ Transplant Drugs to the Medley of Approaches for Treating Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer’s Association Part the Cloud Program Takes the Field a Step Closer to Effective Therapy With Five New Grants

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How to Ensure Good Nutrition When Eating Is An Issue

In the News | next avenue

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Federal Alzheimer's and Dementia Research Funding Signed Into Law

Annual National Institutes of Health Funding for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research Reaches $2.8 Billion Annually

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