Easy, Affordable Blood Testing for Alzheimer’s May Come Soon
By
Tanner Jensen
| July 28th, 2020
A growing body of research supports blood testing as a means for an accurate and affordable diagnostic test for Alzheimer’s, and a new technique…
First FDA-Approved Diagnostic Agent to Detect Tau Tangles in Alzheimer’s Patients
By
Amy Yeung
| July 27th, 2020
Scanning technology is the most definitive way of diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease. One of the most accurate is called a positron emission tomography (PET) scan,…
Dr. Richard Isaacson: The Link Between Alzheimer’s and Menopause
By
Maddy Zee
| July 6th, 2020
As research into Alzheimer’s disease progresses and awareness grows, one fact remains consistent: women are disproportionately affected by the disease. Several theories exist, but…
Jim Butler: Finding Peace of Mind After An Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
By Deborah Kan | March 25th, 2020
Being Patient spoke with Jim Butler about his Alzheimer’s diagnosis and his efforts to “disarm” his diagnosis by rewiring his internal dialogue.
Tony Hawk’s Mother Dies of Alzheimer’s: ‘We Watched Helplessly As She Slid Away’
By Lecia Bushak | December 26th, 2019
Former professional skateboarder Tony Hawk announced on social media this week that his 94-year-old mother, Nancy, had passed away from Alzheimer’s disease. “My mom…
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