Phil’s Journal: Why Voices of Alzheimer’s? Because ‘Silence Equals Death’
During the height of the AIDS crisis 35 years ago, a few hundred people gathered one night in the NYC Lesbian and Gay Community…
During the height of the AIDS crisis 35 years ago, a few hundred people gathered one night in the NYC Lesbian and Gay Community…
The setting could not have been less threatening. I was sitting in the press room on the last day of the Alzheimer’s Association International…
Reporter Phil Gutis reflects his experience at AAIC — and on the barriers between lay people and scientists when it comes to the latest…
At AAIC, reporter Phil Gutis learns low-intensity exercise could stop mild cognitive impairment in its tracks. But, researchers say, knowing this is only half…
“She no longer remembered who I was, but our lifelong connection through LEGO bricks kept our communication and engagement alive.” –Loretta Veney Loretta Veney…
Writer and news reporter Phil Gutis brings his keen nose for news — and his experience living with early-onset Alzheimer’s — to the halls…
In the midst of a media frenzy around fraud allegations and a key Alzheimer’s drug target, reporter Phil Gutis reflects on his personal experience…
A few weeks ago, my husband Tim and I were sitting at our kitchen counter, chatting over dinner and looking through the day’s mail….
Here’s how VOA’s 5 founders — including reporter Phil Gutis — responded to recent Aduhelm Medicare announcement. A few months ago, I received an…
As an aducanumab trial participant, Phil Gutis, a reporter with early-stage Alzheimer’s, was part of Aduhelm’s journey to FDA approval. Doctors can soon start…
Image: Phil Gutis receives an aducanumab infusion while carrying out his “silly shoe challenge.” Phil Gutis reflects on the significance of participating in the…
A few months ago, we discovered some disturbingly large and firm lumps on our dog Sadie. We quickly made an appointment with the vet…
In a surprising turn of events, the Advisory Committee of experts on Biogen’s experimental Alzheimer’s drug aducanumab recommended against FDA approval of the drug…
Slightly more than a year ago now, my sister and I visited a friend from childhood who had been fighting colorectal cancer for more…
Well, I won’t try that again. Last week, I found myself bent over a table, resting my head on pillows as a doctor injected…