Bupa Health Foundation and Alzheimer´s Australia Announce UK Availability of Brain Health App

Tuesday, December 6th, 2011

LONDON, December 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ The Bupa Health Foundation and Alzheimer´s Australia have announced the UK launch of a world-first brain health app, the latest digital tool to help in the fight against dementia. Based on latest …

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Alzheimer Project [Capitol Health Call]

Wednesday, February 9th, 2011

Legislation designed to improve federal research and clinical programs related to Alzheimer disease was signed into law January 4 by President Barack Obama. The bill was passed unanimously by both chambers of Congress in December.

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Alzheimer’s artisans build memorable holidays

Wednesday, January 12th, 2011

Submitted photo – Silverado Senior Living residents with Alzheimer’s and other memory-impairing diseases created mini masterpieces at workshops in December at Home Depot. The activity helps in using memory and motor skills.

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Alzheimer’s Foundation Of America To Hold Inaugural ‘Together For Care’ Telethon

Wednesday, October 6th, 2010

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) will host an inaugural “Together for Care” telethon on December 4, marking the major focus of a comprehensive campaign by AFA to rally the nation to address this escalating health crisis and prepare to care for the projected surge in the number of Americans ... continue reading

Extended Youthfulness As A Prevention For Alzheimer’s Disease (Medical News Today)

Saturday, December 12th, 2009

Therapies that can keep us younger longer might also push back the clock on Alzheimer’s disease, suggests a new study of mice in the December 11th issue of the journal Cell, a Cell Press publication. “There’s something about being youthful that protects us from Alzheimer’s disease,” said Andrew Dillin of ... continue reading