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Middle-Age Obesity Linked to Higher Odds for Dementia

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June 25, 2020
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Large-scale global study to investigate links between covid-19 and cognitive decline

In the News | Washington Post

January 5, 2021
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New Study Shows What Causes Brain Damage In COVID-19 Patients

In the News | NPR.org

January 5, 2021
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How COVID-19 Attacks The Brain And May Cause Lasting Damage

In the News | NPR.org

January 5, 2021
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Could COVID-19 Increase Your Risk of Dementia?

In the News | AARP.org

January 5, 2021
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Alzheimer's Blood Tests: Big Breakthroughs in 2020

In the News | MedPage Today

January 6, 2021
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Could COVID-19 Increase Dementia Risk In The Future?

In the News | IFL Science

January 7, 2021
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COVID-19: Research points to long-term neurological effects

In the News | Medical News Today

January 8, 2021
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Experimental Alzheimer’s Drug Donanemab Yields Promising Results in Phase 2 Trial

In the News | Being Patient

January 11, 2021
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Another Upshot of Vaccines: Some Shots Could Help Prevent Alzheimer’s

In the News | Being Patient

January 26, 2021
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Researchers Are Tracking Covid-19’s Long-Term Effects On Brain Health

In the News | Forbes

January 26, 2021
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Fluid-Filled Spaces in the Brain Linked to Worsening Memory

In the News | HealthDay

January 28, 2021
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Tony Bennett has Alzheimer's disease. How to cope with a life-changing diagnosis

In the News | USA Today

February 2, 2021
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How One African American Woman With Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Is Educating Others About the Risk

In the News | Everyday Health

February 3, 2021
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Fact check: No evidence linking ‘spot the camel’ and Alzheimer’s risk

In the News | Reuters

February 5, 2021
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People With Dementia Are Twice as Likely to Get Covid, Huge Study Finds

In the News | New York Times

February 9, 2021
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People With Dementia Are Twice As Likely To Get Covid-19 And Four Times More Likely To Die From It

In the News | Forbes

February 9, 2021
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This Makes You Twice as Likely to Get COVID, Study Says

In the News | Eat This, Not That

February 9, 2021
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Study: People with dementia more likely to contract coronavirus, be hospitalized

In the News | The Hill

February 9, 2021
ALZ Magazine

Yvette Nicole Brown: Her Challenging Off-Screen Role

Actress and Caregiver Knows the Devastation of Alzheimer’s

February 9, 2021
ALZ Magazine

‘Greatest Gift to Science’

Brain Donation Helps Researchers Continue the Fight Against Alzheimer’s

February 9, 2021
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Shifting Gears to Fight Alzheimer’s

NASCAR Driver Ryan Blaney Raises $650,000 Through Custom Car Auction

February 9, 2021
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Caregiving Is a Multigenerational Effort for Many Latino Families

February 9, 2021
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Bonus Shot

New Studies Show Some Vaccines May Lower Alzheimer’s Risk

February 9, 2021
ALZ Magazine

Hanging Up the Keys

When Driving Becomes Dangerous, Difficult Conversations are a Must

February 9, 2021
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Large Study Shows People With Dementia Are at Higher Covid-19 Risk

In the News | The Smithsonian

February 12, 2021
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A virtual advocacy event with surprise benefits

In the News | Associations Now

February 12, 2021
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Alzheimer's May Start Sooner for People With Anxiety, Depression History

In the News | MedPage Today

February 24, 2021
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New Alzheimer’s Association Report Examines Racial and Ethnic Attitudes on Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care

Annual report shows more than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s

March 2, 2021
Press Releases

Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Caregiver Training and Support Introduced in 117th Congress

Alzheimer’s Association, AIM Endorse Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Act

March 2, 2021
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Many Blacks, Hispanics Believe They'll Get Worse Care If Dementia Strikes

In the News | HealthDay

March 2, 2021
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More deaths from Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias in 2020, report says

In the News | Washington Post

March 2, 2021
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'Providers Don't Even Listen': Barriers To Alzheimer's Care When You're Not White

In the News | NPR.org

March 2, 2021
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The State of Alzheimer’s 2021: Stress, COVID-19, Disparities and Racism

In the News | NextAvenue

March 3, 2021
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How Race and Ethnicity Impact Alzheimer's Care, Perceptions

In the News | AARP

March 4, 2021
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People of Color Face Higher Risk for Alzheimer’s and Many Affected by the Disease Fear Discrimination in Their Treatment

In the News | Diversity Inc.

March 8, 2021
Press Releases

Alzheimer’s Association Offers Guidance as Visitation in Long-Term Care Settings Expands

Reminds families to remain diligent in wake of recent CMS and CDC guidelines to expand visitation

March 12, 2021
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Could a New Drug Help Ease Alzheimer's?

In the News | HealthDay

March 13, 2021
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Experimental Alzheimer's drug could slow cognitive decline in patients, early results suggest

In the News | CNN

March 13, 2021
Press Releases

Alzheimer's Association Commits $14 Million to Novel Drug Trials in Rare Form of Alzheimer's

Funding will help expand the Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer’s Network Trials Unit to include anti-tau drugs

March 15, 2021
Press Releases

Alzheimer’s Association Launches New Training and Certification Program to Enhance Dementia Care

Training and exam are aimed at implementing latest evidenced-based practices to ensure quality dementia care for a growing number of Americans

March 24, 2021
External News

Drug Used in Cancer Patients Might Help Treat Alzheimer's

In the News | HealthDay

March 25, 2021
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LTC dementia-care certification launched by Alzheimer’s Association

In the News | McKnight’s Long-Term Care News

March 25, 2021
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Loneliness in Mid-Life Linked to Higher Odds for Alzheimer's

In the News | HealthDay

March 29, 2021
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Signs You’re Developing Dementia, According to an Expert

In the News | Eat This, Not That

March 31, 2021
Press Releases

FDA Rejects Application of Pimavanserin for the Treatment of Hallucinations and Delusions Due to Dementia-Related Psychosis

The Alzheimer’s Association looks forward to learning full details related to the decision from the FDA and the company in the weeks to come.

April 5, 2021
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Assisted Living Centers Can Do More for Dementia Patients, Experts Say

In the News | HealthDay

April 8, 2021
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Bipartisan Legislation to Create a Path to Better Dementia Care Introduced

The Comprehensive Care for Alzheimer's Act Endorsed by Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s Impact Movement

April 14, 2021
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The Brain and Covid: Strides and Speculations

In the News | Cerebrum by Dana Foundation

April 15, 2021
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Alzheimer’s Association Joins International Brain Bee Board of Directors

Maria C. Carrillo, Ph.D., Chief Science Officer at the Alzheimer’s Association, has been appointed to the International Brain Bee (IBB) Board of Directors.

April 19, 2021
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Higher Education Won't Help Preserve the Aging Brain: Study

In the News | HealthDay

April 27, 2021
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Missing Out on Sleep in Midlife May Increase Dementia Risk

In the News | AARP.org

May 3, 2021
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Does Exercise Prevent Dementia?

In the News | Discover Magazine

May 3, 2021
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Trouble managing money may be an early sign of dementia

In the News | Kaiser Health News

May 5, 2021
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Eat Smart: Mediterranean Diet Could Ward Off Dementia

In the News | HealthDay

May 6, 2021
Press Releases

The Equity in Neuroscience and Alzheimer’s Clinical Trials (ENACT) Act Introduced in Congress

Bipartisan Legislation to Support Equity in Alzheimer’s Clinical Trials Endorsed by Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s Impact Movement

May 11, 2021

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