By Jim McAleer, President & CEO What is the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia? Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly impairs memory and cognitive skills, and eventually the ability to carry out even the simplest tasks. Many people use “Alzheimer’s disease” and “dementia” interchangeably believing they are the same thing. However,
Support groups are a frequently used resource by those who live with or are affected by dementia. However, some may be hesitant about joining a group. Taking closer at this valuable resource can help you discover how it can make a difference for you or someone you know. What is a support group? Support groups
Brought to you by: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” - Benjamin Franklin It’s easier to solve a problem if you know the cause. In medicine this means understanding why people get sick and treating the disease itself, not just the symptoms. For nearly 100 years, the medical community had
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness month! Learn about one the most of the important organs that also plays a critical role in how we age—the brain. Check out these fun brain facts and suggestions on what you can do to stay mind fit. Your brain is about 2% of your overall body weight
New Year, New Date This year marks the inaugural year we have hosted the Walk4ALZ & Run4ALZ at Angel Stadium in the spring. With a bright sky and sunny day, over 2,500 people from every part of Orange County came together on March 19 to walk and run in solidarity for all older adults
Brought to you by Irvine Clinical Research By Dr. Dung Trinh It rained today. It rained all last night. I enjoyed the sound of rain so much that I actually pulled it into my dream last night. In my dream, I was on the rooftop of a parking structure - enjoying the rain and soaking
July 9, 2021 Message from the CEO Earlier this week, the FDA approved the first drug for Alzheimer’s Disease in nearly 20 years. The new drug, Aducanumab, or Aduhelm, is the first Alzheimer’s treatment to attack the disease process instead of just addressing dementia symptoms. The drug is designed to reduce beta amyloid, the protein
A weekly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia Alzheimer's Orange County compiles a weekly roundup of the latest news stories and developments about Alzheimer's and dementia to keep you updated on what's happening locally and all around the world. To address concerns about the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, also known as COVID-19, we’ve
A weekly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia Alzheimer's Orange County compiles a weekly roundup of the latest news stories and developments about Alzheimer's and dementia to keep you updated on what's happening locally and all around the world. Check out this week's headlines below: Living with an optimistic partner may
A weekly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia Alzheimer's Orange County compiles a weekly roundup of the latest news stories and developments about Alzheimer's and dementia to keep you updated on what's happening locally and all around the world. Check out this week's headlines below: Aerobic exercise limits risk of Alzheimer's
