When it comes to developing Alzheimer’s, there are a number of known risk factors – but how about the air you breathe? Researchers at the University of Southern California have been awarded an $11.5 million grant by the National Institute of Aging to analyze how toxins in the air can accelerate the risk of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.
The normally quiet Alzheimer’s San Diego office was filled with the sound of 155 engines as motorcycles pulled up to the parking lot on Sunday, July 15th. The lively group of bikers came together for the second annual Rides4ALZ, benefitting Alzheimer’s San Diego.
Bill Gates has joined a group of philanthropists who are investing $30 million towards funding the Diagnostic Accelerator. Their goal is to create affordable and accessible diagnostic tests for Alzheimer’s disease.
We all need a little motivation to get us in the fundraising spirit – so we're kicking off Walk4ALZ season with a contest!
You can’t control memory loss – only your reaction to it. Keep reading to find out the Do's and Don'ts of compassionate communication with the memory impaired.
Teepa Snow, the renowned dementia expert behind the Positive Approach™ to Care, is coming to San Diego!
A new hypothesis of whether sending plants to space could increase their healing properties is being tested, and has the exciting potential to be the key to fighting a number of diseases such as Alzheimer’s.
A new experimental drug has shown potential to slow Alzheimer’s symptoms. Earlier this month, Biogen and Eisai announced the positive results of the drug BAN2401, which has shown to slow deadly brain-destroying disease over the course of 18 months when taking the highest dose.
First-time rider Mark Foster is one of the top fundraisers for this year’s Rides4ALZ. He’s already brought in 51 donations, and raised more than $6,800 to help local families impacted by dementia! Keep reading to find out his fundraising advice.
Our Director of Education, Amy Abrams, MSW/MPH, shares the 5 things you need to know if there's someone with dementia in your life.
