In a major breakthrough, researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) have discovered how amyloid beta — the neurotoxin believed to be at the root of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) — forms in axons and related structures that connect neurons in the brain, where it causes the most damage. Their findings, published in Cell Reports, could serve […]
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Alzheimer’s Advocacy Day
“How Close Are We to A Cure for Alzheimer’s?”
An Alzheimer’s Research Foundation, must read. . . “With a total number of affected individuals predicted to increase to 13 million in the US and over 100 million worldwide by 2050, and skyrocketing costs for dementia care (currently at $259 billion (2017) and expected to grow to $1 trillion by 2050), it is safe to […]
March 8 – Dementia Spotlight Educational Seminar
Dementia Spotlight Educational Seminar March 8th 10:00 am—2:00 pm Lake Magdalene United Methodist Church (Heritage Hall) 2902 W Fletcher Ave Tampa, Florida FREE DEMENTIA CARE SEMINAR PRESENTED BY DEMENTIA SPOTLIGHT FOUNDATION FOR ALL FAMILY AND PROFESSIONAL CAREGIVERS. This highly educational event is presented by the Dementia Spotlight Foundation. You don’t want to miss the opportunity […]
Alzheimer’s Music Fest 3/9 in Tampa
Dementia Spotlight Foundation wants to include YOU in the Tampa Bay Alzheimer’s Music Fest as they raise money to secure much needed and costly respite care in support of our local dementia family caregivers. This event will be held at Tampa Bays’ unique Skipper’s Smokehouse 910 Skipper Road, Tampa, Florida Don’t miss this opportunity! Be […]
“Against The Grain”
“I think Alzheimer’s has suffered from oversimplification.” Sidney Strickland, Rockefeller University Scientist “To this day, most Alzheimer’s research focuses on a sticky protein called amyloid-beta, the accumulation of which leads to the formation of gummy plaques in the brain.” Sidney Strickland, Rockefeller University Scientist “The question is whether other types of brain changes […]
Alzheimer’s Research Foundation Donation to McKnight Brain Institute
Alzheimer’s Research Foundation is proud to provide the McKnight Brain Institute at The University of Florida, Gainesville campus a donation of $50,000.00 made accessible to Dr Kennerth Heilman, program head and director. The funds are available to support the research the Fellows are doing to further understand Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias so as to […]
Chemicals found in prickly pear plant could delay symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease
2016 was a great year for Alzheimer’s research. While no true cure was found, many ways to stave off this dreaded disease were recognized, including the Mediterranean diet, wine, and certain exercises. Now not even one month into 2017 Dr. Neville Vassallo at the University of Malta School of Medicine and Surgery believes Brown Seaweed […]
Congratulations to Julianne Moore! Thank You For Bringing Awareness to Alzheimer’s Disease!
Congratulations to Julianne Moore for her Best Actress Oscar win for ‘Still Alice”!! A movie about the struggles of Alzheimer’s disease. Listen to her beautiful acceptance speech!! Thank you, Julianne and Hollywood for helping to bring awareness to this tragic and cruel disease!! Watch Julianne Moore Win Best Actress for Still Alice at the Oscars […]
Staying Positive to Ward Off Alzheimer’s Disease
Click on the link below to read more… Prevention.com/stop-negative-thoughts