Have you noticed the significant uptick in Alzheimer's and dementia related research news over the past week? I hope so!
Last week, more than 4,000 miles away, the worlds largest gathering of Alzheimer's and dementia researchers are is happening in Copenhagen, Denmark. From diagnostics, to disease targets, to medicine, to social aspects - researchers are gathering, learning, sharing their ideas and announcing their research findings.
Here are a few of the highlights:
- Smell and eye tests show potential to detect Alzheimer's early
- Two-Year Clinical Trial of Multifaceted Lifestyle-Based Intervention Provides Cognitive Benefits for Older Adults at Risk of Dementia
- Potential Alzheimer's disease risk factors and risk reduction strategies become clearer
- Alzheimer's Drug Trial Shows Cognitive Benefits In Mild Cases Of The Disease; Reinforces Need For More Research Into Early Causes And Markers
Here is a link to more AAIC news: New Reports From The Alzheimer's Association International Conference® 2014 Show Progress In Early Detection, Identifying Risk Factors, And Treatment Trial Updates
While the press releases are informative, I also like to hear from the scientists. Catch video briefings from scientists by following this link: News Briefs
Seeing the tweets, photographs, and news briefings only strengthen our call to action. Together we can END Alzheimer's, but we have to rally together and keep the momentum going.
ALZNEWS
- Speaking of RALLYING! Have you registered YOUR Walk team? JOIN NOW!
- Hanging out in Huntington? Join us next week for our Walk to End Alzheimer's Team Kick-Off! Click here for more information!
- Join us THIS Friday in Morgantown for the North Central Walk to End Alzheimer's Walk Kick-Off! Click here for more information!
- Living with Alzheimer's for People with Alzheimer's & their Caregiver Events:
What is Living with Alzheimer's? - Morgantown
Thursday, July 24, 4 pm
1299 Pineview Drive, Suite 3
More Info: 800.272.3900 or wvinfo@alz.org - Huntington
Thursday, July 24, 4 pm
Erma Ora Byrd Clinical Center
More Info: 800.272.3900 or wvinfo@alz.org - There are two workshops happening this week, and a number of support groups. For dates/times near you, visit our community calendar!
Summer Snack
Nothing says summer like an afternoon snack! It is hot, you don't have much of an appetite, the sun is out longer. We often don't actually eat dinner until 8. In the meantime I have to have a snack! And homemade corn chips are my fav. Well, not entirely homemade - I do start with the store bought corn tortillas. You can find them right next to the flour tortillas in the grocery store. Cut them into quarters, spray them down with olive oil, sprinkle on salt and any other flavoring you like (lime zest is also a favorite), then pop them in the oven. A few keys to success: make sure you pre-heat your oven for at least 15 minutes so it is actually 400 degrees. Only cook them for 11 minutes. or until they are golden around the edges. When you let them cool for a few minutes they will be nice and crunchy!
