Free virtual education for caretakers

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The Alzheimer’s Association, Georgia Chapter is offering free virtual education programs in the coming weeks to help all Georgia caregivers and their families. The Association offers a number of education programs that can help those going through Alzheimer’s and their families understand what to expect so they can be prepared to meet the changes ahead and live well for as long as possible.

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Alzheimer surprise drug

Alzheimer; News from the web:

Despite many promising leads, more than 120 drug treatments for Alzheimer’s disease have failed. But Cambridge-based biotech company Biogen revived hope on Tuesday with its announcement that it would seek Food and Drug Administration approval for a drug it abandoned earlier this year.

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China has a new Alzheimer’s drug

Alzheimer; News from the web:

  • China has approved a new drug for Alzheimer’s disease.
  • But many experts remain skeptical without more evidence and phase 3 trials are ongoing.
  • The drug works to alter bacteria in the gut microbiome to affect changes in the brain.

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New wearable device brings hope

Alzheimer; News from the web:

An open-label clinical trial working with eight people with Alzheimer’s disease concluded that a new wearable device that emits electromagnetic impulses was able to significantly improve memory loss in seven of these participants within 2 months.

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