Turning the Tide: Rotary’s Role in the Fight Against Alzheimer’s
Dear Fellow Rotarians and Advocates, This month, as Rotary focuses on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene, we are reminded that access to basic human needs is
ADRAG Launches the Impact Marketplace to Support Alzheimer’s and Dementia Initiatives
The Alzheimer’s / Dementia Rotary Action Group (ADRAG) has taken another innovative step in the fight against Alzheimer’s and dementia with the launch of the ADRAG
Remembering Gene Hackman: A Hollywood Legend and His Battle with Alzheimer’s
Gene Hackman, the iconic actor known for his roles in The French Connection, Unforgiven, and Hoosiers, passed away at the age of 94. While Hackman had
Food for Thought: The Critical Role of Nutrition in Alzheimer’s Prevention and Treatment
Alzheimer’s disease is a leading cause of death worldwide, garnering billions of dollars annually for research for new pharmacological targets. Yet unlike the other chronic diseases
A Looming Crisis: The Growing Shortage of Dementia Care Specialists
As the baby boomer generation reaches their 80s, the number of individuals affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia is expected to rise dramatically.
AI Breakthrough: Predicting Cognitive Decline Before Symptoms Appear
In a groundbreaking advancement, researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool capable of identifying early signs of cognitive decline, potentially years before traditional symptoms manifest.
LATE Dementia: The Often Misdiagnosed Condition
While Alzheimer’s disease is the most well-known form of dementia, another condition called LATE (Limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy) is gaining recognition among researchers and clinicians. Recent
Routine Eye Scans May Detect Alzheimer’s Risk Years Before Symptoms Appear
Recent research suggests that routine eye exams could become a powerful tool in detecting Alzheimer’s disease long before symptoms develop. A study conducted in Scotland is
Hunger and Alzheimer’s: The Hidden Crisis That Needs Our Attention
As Alzheimer’s disease continues to impact millions of Americans, an often-overlooked consequence is food insecurity. Families and caregivers of individuals with dementia are struggling not only
Breakthrough Alzheimer’s Drugs Offering New Hope
The landscape of Alzheimer’s treatment is evolving rapidly, with new drugs showing promising results in slowing cognitive decline. Recent developments highlight three experimental drugs—remternetug, buntanetap, and