On Friday, January 6, the US Food and Drug Administration gave accelerated approval to Leqembi™ (lecanemab – irmb), a drug developed by Eisai in partnership with Biogen, for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. The drug is approved for use by [View More]
I’ve been a fan of Bruce Springsteen’s music for as long as I can remember. His “stories” have spoken to me in different ways during different periods of my life. Perhaps, that comes from living and growing up in [View More]
Recently released data from Eisai’s Phase 3 clinical trial of lecanemab shows that the drug slowed the rate of cognitive decline by 27% as compared to the placebo group in an 18-month study of participants experiencing the early stage of [View More]
Watch Alzheimer's New Jersey CEO Ken Zaentz discuss the impact of Alzheimer's on the New Jersey Morning Show
This weekend as we celebrate Father’s Day, I want to share a message with men who find themselves in the role of caregiver – particularly those in The Silent Generation (1925-1945) and The Baby Boomer Generation (1946-1964) but, this message [View More]
Mother’s Day is celebrated in over 46 countries across the globe. It’s a day to honor the unique and important contributions of the person called Mom. Motherhood is not necessarily about biology. It’s about unconditional love, strength, absolute commitment and [View More]
Actually, it’s both. While the terms "Alzheimer's disease" and "dementia" are often used interchangeably, it's important to know the difference between the two terms, especially when seeking a diagnosis for memory issues. Dementia is not one specific disease. It [View More]
Valentine’s Day is traditionally a celebration of love – an undefinable emotion of deep caring and commitment to another person, the willingness to put another above self, a union of souls, a friendship for life, and an unbreakable bond. [View More]
These lyrics from Dan Fogelberg’s 1974 hit Part of the Plan may seem a little unusual as part of a message for the New Year but, as I was listening to the song during the holiday week on my commute [View More]
Updated: November 24, 2021 - Thank you to everyone who contacted the New Jersey Department of Health and the Commissioner to request that New Jersey’s long-term care visitation guidelines be updated to follow the November 12 recommendations issued by the [View More]
