Are Alzheimer’s News Headlines Misleading?
I remain hopeful that thru dedicated research, a cure will be found for Alzheimer’s Disease. I often see headlines like this “Drug restores cells and memories in Alzheimer’s mouse models” bringing hope to the millions who suffer, but the reality is quite different. Alzheimer’s disease drug candidates has one of the highest failures […]
Encouraging Alzheimer’s News
I spoke at an Alzheimer’s conference last week and had a chance to listen to expert speakers on the latest research news. I am encouraged. While much of this has been announced piecemeal over the past few months, this is a recap for those not following the daily updates. Funding UP! First up is that the US Government […]
7 Years after Ida’s Death
Today, I am climbing Mt. Ida, 12889′ in Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park. It is a perfect peak to honor my mom, Ida, who died from Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) on August 16 2009. Over 5.3 million have AD just in the U.S. alone, and an estimated 47 million worldwide. It is the sixth leading cause of all deaths in […]
7 Minutes that will change the way you look at Alzheimer’s
In this 7 minute video made for a TED Talk, researcher Samuel Cohen clearly explains what Alzheimer’s is, why we have not found a cure and what needs to be done. Well worth 7 minutes of your time, even if you don’t know anyone with Alzheimer’s. Climb On! Alan Memories are Everything
House Appropriations Committee Proposes Significant Increase in Alzheimer’s Research Funding
Alzheimer’s research budget would increases by $300 Million if today’s proposed bill is approved. Please contact your Congressional representatives and ask them to support this increase which would be the largest in history for Alzheimer’s. Use this link to find your Representative This summary is from the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund: Cure Alzheimer’s Fund is extremely […]
Alzheimer’s Killed my Mom Five Years Ago
It was 5 years ago today that my mom, Ida, died from Alzheimer’s. In thinking about her today, many wonderful memories brought a smile to my face. When asked about one of them, I said I remember as a 10 year-old sitting in the kitchen while she cooked dinner, talking about life. Even at 10 […]
A Quick Update on the War Against Alzheimer’s
This 6 minute video addresses many questions about Alzheimer’s including the current status of , ment and prevention. Please turn off the television, go to someplace quiet and listen carefully to this outstanding short update. “We now have a good picture of the stages of the disease, going from this gooey toxic material that sticks […]
A Promising Direction in Alzheimer’s Research: Dr. Huntington Potter
I had a wonderful opportunity yesterday, October 18, 2013, to meet with one of the leading Alzheimer’s researchers, Dr. Huntington Potter. He recently moved to Colorado to join the University of Colorado School of Medicine’s Department of Neurology and the Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Alzheimer’s […]
You Don’t Want It Bad Enough
At the end of my physical limits, I slowed down then fell to my knees. My high school track coach, now hovering over me like a bird of prey, let loose a primal scolding: “Get back up! Keep running. Arnette, you don’t want it bad enough.” After pushing myself so hard that I vomited on […]
The Longest Day: Alzheimer’s and Climbing
June 21st is the longest day of the year for the northern hemisphere but for Alzheimer’s caregivers, everyday can be the longest day. The Alzheimer’s Association has many events today to honor those with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers focusing on patience, salve strength, endurance, and challenge. I know that when my mom went through her […]