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Can this new drug slow the progression of Alzheimer’s?
Alzheimer’s researchers have almost gotten used to having their hopes dashed when a promising drug fails to live up to its potential in clinical trials. But now a new therapy is injecting fresh optimism into the field, and the results are prompting scientists to say it’s the best news they’ve seen for treating this deadly
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National Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease: 2017 Update
The National Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease: 2017 Update is now available here. Achieving the vision of eliminating the burden of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias requires goals. The five goals that form the foundation of the National Plan are: Prevent and Effectively Treat Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias by 2025. Enhance Care Quality and
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Sign Up for NIA’s New Caregiving E-Mail List
Caregivers—get helpful resources delivered straight to your inbox! Sign up for the NIA for Caregivers list and receive biweekly e-mails with information and tips about: • Alzheimer’s caregiving • Long-distance caregiving • Caregiver health, and more!
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Healthy People 2020 National Snapshots for Dementias including Alzheimer’s (DIA)
Healthy People 2020 added national public health measures concerning dementia for the first time. Recently, a national snapshot was created to document the current state of achieving the national public health goals regarding awareness of a dementia diagnosis and preventable hospitalizations in persons with a dementia. The figures can be found on the Health People
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#TalkBrainHealth
Talking about brain health does not have to be scary. If you’ve been noticing changes in an adult in your life, it may be time to talk about brain health. Download the #TalkBrainHealth tool kit for an easy-to-follow guide for you and others who help you to provide care. The toolkit was developed by the
ICRN Spearheads Effort to Obtain Dementia Friendly America Designation
The Illinois Cognitive Resource Network (ICRN) has reached out to Collective Action Lab to learn how Illinois can become a network member of the Dementia Friendly America (DFA) initiative. DFA is a national initiative led by Collective Action Lab in partnership with the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging and Leading Age. The primary
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2016 Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Survey
260,000. That’s the number of Illinois residents who will be living with Alzheimer’s by 2025. Share your views on Alzheimer’s programs and services from the State of Illinois. The statistics surrounding Alzheimer’s are too immense to sit quietly by. By participating in the 2016 Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Survey you will provide greater understanding about the
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State of Illinois Alzheimer’s Disease Plan 2014-2017
Are you interested in learning about the current recommendations made to the legislature in order to make Illinois a better “dementia-capable” state? The Alzheimer’s Disease Illinois State Plan 2014-2017 Report and Recommendations was developed by stakeholders and the Illinois Department of Public Health in 2014. The report acts as a great guidepost for the current
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