November 14, 2012 in West Central Tribune
Scientists have identified a new gene variant that seems to strongly raise the risk for Alzheimer’s disease, giving a fresh target for research into treatments for the mind-robbing disorder.
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September 8, 2012 in The Dickinson Press
Aleigha Schmidt, 1, Killdeer, sits on her aunt, Jenn Aritage’s, lap in the yard of the Dickinson Research Extension Center and colors a flower for the promise garden at Saturday’s 5K Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Continue Reading
May 18, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Emily Lu was a student at Harvard University when she saw people with Alzheimer’s respond to works of art. Lu, who is graduating in May from medical school at Emory University, has created the new Museum Moments program at the Michael C. Carlos Museum. Lu, 26, modeled the program at the Carlos museum after Meet Me at MoMA, a program at New York’s Museum of Modern Art, which uses specially trained tour guides to help people with mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s to connect to art. Continue Reading
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May 17, 2012 in WDAZ
GRAND FORKS (WDAZ-TV) – A Grand Forks woman got peace of mind Thursday as she takes care of her brother who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at an early age. Continue Reading
May 15, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
The Obama administration declared Alzheimer’s one of the country’s biggest health challenges on Tuesday, adopting a national strategy that sets the clock ticking toward better treatments by 2025 along with help for suffering families today. Continue Reading
February 7, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
In a two-part plan announced today, the National Institutes of Health immediately will devote an extra $50 million dementia research, on top of the $450 million a year it currently spends. The boost opens the possibility that at least one stalled study of a possible therapy might get to start soon. Continue Reading
January 26, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
After the false imprisonment charge against Jennings Sunderland was dropped, the family waited for an apology. Continue Reading
January 17, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
A draft of a new Alzheimer’s strategy suggests starting with a national public awareness campaign so more people know the early warning signs of dementia and includes memory assessment tools in the annual Medicare wellness visit. Continue Reading
December 12, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald
The Robina Foundation is funding a multi-year program at the Twin Cities-based Allina Hospitals and Clinics. The program is designed to improve support for patients in the later stages of illnesses such as cancer, heart failure and Alzheimer’s.
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December 5, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald
Hall of Famers Pat Summitt and Mike Krzyzewski are the winningest coaches in women’s and men’s college basketball. Tennessee’s Summitt announced in August that she had been diagnosed with early onset dementia, Alzheimer’s type, but pledged to continue coaching. Continue Reading
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