Blood Test to Identify Alzheimer's While authors of a recent research project say that larger and more long-term studies are needed, a blood test has been developed that can identify people who have high levels [...]
Good news for Alzheimer's research. The Alzheimer’s Association recently confirmed that Congress has included a $400 million Alzheimer’s research funding increase at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the FY2017 funding bill. Upon approval, [...]
Is there a link between mid-life heart health and Alzheimer’s disease? Researchers from Johns Hopkins University studied 322 middle-aged people over a 20-year period to determine just that. Their research, recently published in the Journal [...]
The holiday season is upon us! A time for gathering with family and friends, sharing meals, exchanging gifts, or some downtime from the hustle and bustle of life. The Holidays and Alzheimer's For families living [...]
The Alzheimer’s Association announced that a new bill was introduced in Congress on December 16 that would dramatically increase Alzheimer's research funding! The bill proposes a historic increase of $350 million per year in Alzheimer’s research. [...]
The Alzheimer’s Association recently published this federal update regarding funding for Alzheimer’s research. Please take a few minutes to review the information. If you are so inclined, click through the links below to contact your [...]
What are your thoughts on natural solutions for health issues? We all see stories in the news media, blogs and health publications about the benefits of natural remedies, but one that is extremely interesting to [...]
Attention caregivers and families! The Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut Chapter is holding an Alzheimer’s Lobby Day on Wednesday, April 15. Assisted Living Services wants you to know about this opportunity for you to advocate for issues [...]
The Alzheimer’s Association research shows that at some point 6 of 10 people who live with the disease will wander. The surprise for many families is that the wandering may occur earlier in the disease [...]
If you or an aging loved one have recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related form of dementia, you might be trying to find ways to stay safe at home for as long [...]
