By Real World Health Care Editorial Staff  |  Oct 19, 2022

Understanding Different Types of Dementia

As Real World Health Care continues our coverage of Alzheimer’s Disease, we are grateful to the National Institute on Aging for this informative infographic. To learn more, visit www.nia.nih.gov/health/what-is-dementia.

By Real World Health Care Editorial Staff  |  Aug 10, 2022

Alzheimer’s Disease: Better Care Starts with Trusted Information

If you or someone you love has Alzheimer’s disease, your search for treatments or a cure may lead you to consider a range of unproven remedies. To be clear, there are medications, treatments and strategies that can slow declines and help people with the disease have the highest possible quality…more.

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By Real World Health Care Editorial Staff  |  Feb 23, 2022

11 Myths About Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s disease is a leading cause of death in the United States and millions of Americans are affected by the disease. It’s important to distinguish the facts from the myths about Alzheimer’s, especially when it comes to finding information online. The following information about common myths surrounding Alzheimer’s was originally…more.

Categories: Alzheimer's Disease
By Raymond Scott Turner, MD, PhD, Professor of Neurology, Georgetown University  |  Jul 6, 2016

Dr. R. Scott Turner on Resveratrol and the Amyloid Hypothesis

This week, we sit down with R. Scott Turner, MD, PhD, Professor of Neurology at Georgetown University and Director of Georgetown’s Memory Disorders Program. Dr. Turner specializes in cognitive behavioral neurology, memory disorders, Alzheimer’s disease and Neurodegenerative dementias. Here, he discusses his latest research as well as the roles of…more.

By Anton Porsteinsson, MD, University of Rochester School of Medicine  |  Jun 22, 2016

Patient Agitation in Alzheimer’s Disease: Implications for Patients and Caregivers

Real World Health Care recently sat down with Anton Porsteinsson, MD, Department of Psychiatry, University of Rochester School of Medicine. Dr. Porsteinsson is the Director of the University of Rochester Alzheimer’s Disease Care, Research and Education Program and has devoted his career to the care and study of individuals with…more.

By Maria Carrillo, PhD, Alzheimer's Association Chief Scientific Officer  |  Jun 7, 2016

Alzheimer’s Association Outlines Research Priorities & Treatment Horizons

This week, Real World Health Care brings you a conversation with Maria Carrillo, PhD, Alzheimer’s Association Chief Scientific Officer. Formed in 1980, the Alzheimer’s Association advances research to end Alzheimer’s and dementia while enhancing care for those living with the disease. Real World Health Care: According to your literature, more…more.

By Diane Bovenkamp, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer, BrightFocus Foundation  |  May 25, 2016

BrightFocus Foundation Leaving No Stone Unturned in Fight against Alzheimer’s

This week, Real World Health Care talks with Diane Bovenkamp, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer for BrightFocus Foundation about the basic science and therapeutic research the Foundation is funding. Dr. Bovenkamp administers and ensures a high level of scientific accountability in the foundation’s research grant award program and scientific review process,…more.

By Creighton Phelps, Ph.D., acting director, Division of Neuroscience, National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health  |  May 11, 2016

National Institute on Aging Outlines Alzheimer’s Priorities

As part of our series on Alzheimer’s Disease, Real World Health Care spoke with Creighton Phelps, Ph.D., acting director, Division of Neuroscience, National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health. Dr. Phelps discusses the challenges facing AD researchers and how the NIA is working to overcome them. Real World Health…more.

By Real World Health Care Editorial Staff  |  Apr 21, 2016

New Series to Launch: Alzheimer’s Disease and the Central Nervous System

According to a report from the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, as many as 5.1 million Americans may have Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), a figure that is expected to triple to nearly 13.8 million by 2050. Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading cause of death in America, and individuals with AD use a…more.

By Linda Barlow  |  Sep 17, 2013

Are You Ready to Show Your Purple to Stop Alzheimer’s?

Advocates nationwide are gearing up to participate in activities around Alzheimer’s Action Day on September 21, a pre-event to World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in November. As the facts demonstrate, the need for education and action around this disease is great. A form of progressive dementia that adversely impacts memory, thinking…more.

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