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Read all about this study into Alzheimer’s and see if it is a good match for you or someone you know to participate.
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Facts and figures about Alzheimer’s for 2022
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The number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s continues to rise. Currently, an estimated 6.5 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s — about 1 in 9. By 2050, the number is projected to reach nearly 13 million.
This and more facts and figures in the annual report from the Alzheimer’s association.
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YES new drug approved for Alzheimer’s
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Truly great news today, the new drug Aducanumab has been approved by the FDA for use in early Alzheimer’s cases.
The drug was developed for patients with mild cognitive impairment, not severe dementia, and intended to slow progression of Alzheimer’s disease — not just ease symptoms.
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Fact Check-No evidence that Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine causes Alzheimer’s disease
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As of this article’s publication, the COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by Pfizer-BioNTech has not been shown to cause Prion diseases or neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS). Experts say a paper circulating online does not provide legitimate evidence otherwise.
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The Holidays and caring for someone with Alzheimer
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Navigating the Holidays with someone who has Alzheimer’s can be tricky. The current pandemic is certainly not helping either. But Pam Myers, program director for the Alzheimer’s Association Northwest Ohio Chapter, said caregivers need to look for ways to de-stress by creating new traditions and finding new ways for their family members to help make this season satisfying for all. See her tips in our link for today.
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