Training the Next Generation: How the Research Education Component Supports Early Career Researchers
The Research Education Component (REC) focuses on educating, mentoring and training the next generation of researchers at the over 30 Alzheimer’s Disease Research Centers (ADRCs) across the United Sta...
23 Apr 202528min
Talking about Tau: The Role of Tau PET Scans in Alzheimer’s Research and Care
Early detection is a top priority in the field of Alzheimer’s research, and one indicator of Alzheimer’s disease is the buildup of tau in the brain. What is tau, though? How can we detect this protein...
8 Apr 202555min
Changing the Narrative: One Man’s Journey to Alzheimer’s Diagnosis and Treatment
Receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia can be a complicated experience. While some experience relief at being able to put a name to their concerns, many worry about telling...
26 Mar 202528min
A Pathway to Wellness: The Benefits of Integrative Medicine on Brain Health
Holistic medicine, alternative medicine, complementary medicine – you may have heard these terms or seen them used online and wondered what they mean. Each term refers to the concept of integrative me...
12 Mar 202529min
Putting a ‘Spotlight on Care’: Caregivers Help Other Caregivers Through Podcast Series
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia can be challenging, with no two journeys being the same. Who better to turn to for caregiving support, tips and advice, then, than...
26 Feb 202540min
Shining Light on Younger-Onset Dementia with Lorenzo’s House
Dementia diagnoses affect families in many different ways. One of the most challenging to navigate is that of younger-onset dementia (YOD), a form of dementia that affects someone below the age of 65....
11 Feb 202541min
What Now? Next Steps After Receiving an MCI Diagnosis
What exactly does a mild cognitive impairment (MCI) diagnosis mean, and what should you do after receiving one? Hearing this diagnosis from a doctor can bring up a lot of emotions and questions for in...
29 Jan 202544min
LATE, Explained
While there are many kinds of dementia, like Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia, there’s one that researchers have only recently identified. LATE, or Limbic-predominant Age-related TDP-43 Ence...
14 Jan 202522min
