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FDA Approves Kisunla™ A New Drug for Alzheimer’s Treatment
Another important step forward in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease was reached last Tuesday, with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of Kisunla™ (generic name donanemab), developed by Eli Lilly. Kisunla™ is the third [View More]
Communication is Possible at Every Stage of Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease can significantly impact a person’s language ability. Caregivers may notice a decline in vocabulary, comprehension and speech production due to damage to the parts of the brain that control language. The person [View More]
Alzheimer’s Disease and Brain Health
Many factors can influence healthy aging. While some of these factors, such as genetics, are not within our control, research shows there are steps you can take to help manage your health as you age. [View More]
Father’s Day: Celebrating Differently
This Sunday, on Father's Day, many families will gather to celebrate Dad. If Dad has Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia, the celebration may be different and full of complicated emotions. While Dad [View More]
Summer Travel Tips for People Living with Alzheimer’s Disease
For a person living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, a “simple vacation” can be anything but “simple.” Whether a vacation is just on the other side of town or across the country, [View More]
Memory Cafés A Welcoming Environment for Caregivers and Individuals Living with Dementia
What Is a Memory Café? Originating in the Netherlands, Dutch psychiatrist Dr. Bere Miesen introduced a memory café in 1997 to break the stigma associated with dementia. A memory café is a meeting place [View More]
