Young people whose lives have been impacted by a loved one diagnosed with dementia are invited to join Lorenzo’s House today, Friday, June 2nd on Chicago’s Michigan Avenue (The Mag Mile), for an evening of Connection & Light! For more information and to register, click on the link below: https://lorenzoshouse.org/news-events/
CALLING ALL HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, THOSE LIVING WITH OR AFFECTED BY YOUNGER-ONSET DEMENTIA, & INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE! Please bring your questions, experience and ideas to share with our expert panelist! Click here to register today:
Register today for the younger-onset dementia workshop sponsored by Elderwerks and Lorenzo’s House!
Lorenzo’s House was founded on one single love story – amid thousands, about how a younger-onset Alzheimer’s diagnosis touches a family.
Early-onset Alzheimer’s disease occurs between a person’s 30s to mid-60s. It is rare, representing less than 10 percent of all people who have Alzheimer’s. People with this disorder are younger than those with late-onset Alzheimer’s and face different issues, such as dealing with disability at work, raising children, and finding the right support groups. This resource …
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Many studies suggest that our diet may affect the aging brain’s ability to think and remember. These findings have led to research on general eating patterns and whether they might make a difference. One diet that shows promising evidence of health benefits is the Mediterranean diet, which emphasizes eating fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, fish, …
What do we know about diet and the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease? Read More »
Interested in volunteering for research on Alzheimer’s, related dementias, and cognitive health? Learn about new and featured studies below or search for clinical trials and studies near you with the Alzheimers.gov Clinical Trials Finder. New and featured studies Click on the trial name for details and contact information. Biomarkers and Diagnostics Alzheimer’s Disease Proteins in the Brain …
Volunteers Needed for Studies to Advance Dementia Research Read More »
University of Wisconsin-Madison , March 2, 2022 We are thrilled to share the news “Determined: Fighting Alzheimer’s” will premiere on the PBS series NOVA Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at 8 p.m. CT. Watch a preview now. Filmed over five years, DETERMINED is an independent documentary portraying the stories of three women and their decision to participate in Alzheimer’s …
PBS Premieres UW–Madison Alzheimer’s Documentary Read More »
Lorenzo’s House was founded on one single love story – amid thousands, about how a younger-onset Alzheimer’s diagnosis touches a family.
The UChicago Medicine Virtual Community Grand Rounds with Dr. Doriane Miller is tomorrow evening at 6pm. (This is designed to follow our March 5th WVON 1690AM UCM Community Health Hour radio segment – livestream recorded here on the March 5 post). (See agenda attached and below for speaker lineup). Tomorrow, Thursday, March 17th, is the virtual Community Grand …
