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In April 2015, The Milken Institute published a guide aimed at enhancing public understanding of the disease, and the current state of research and the current barriers to progress. Its further purpose is to outline ways in which philanthropy can advance a cure for AD, to trigger additional AD research efforts, tools and funding, and …

2019 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures is a statistical resource for U.S. data related to Alzheimer’s disease, the most common cause of dementia. Background and context for interpretation of the data are contained in the overview. Additional sections address prevalence, mortality and morbidity, caregiving and use and costs of health care, long-term care and hospice. …

2018 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures is a statistical resource for U.S. data related to Alzheimer’s disease, the most common cause of dementia. Background and context for interpreting the data are contained in the Overview. Additional sections address prevalence, mortality and morbidity, caregiving and use and costs of health care and services. A Special Report …

According to ScienceDaily, well-established research suggests extensive plaques and tangles in the brain result in the death of neurons and are an indicator of Alzheimer’s dementia. But surprising new Northwestern Medicine research on the brains of individuals 90 years and older who had superior memories until their deaths revealed widespread and dense Alzheimer’s plaques and tangles in some cases, …

Key findings of a recent GE Healthcare Survey conducted with MillwardBrown indicate: 74% of respondents would want to know what kind of neurological disorder they had even if there was no cure 90% of respondents feel it is ‘fairly’ or ‘very’ important to have access to accurate diagnosis for incurable neurological disorders 83% would want access to early diagnosis …

In 2018, Governor Baker was joined by members of the Administration, Legislature and healthy aging community today at the ceremonial signing of H.4116 An Act relative to Alzheimer’s and related dementias in the Commonwealth during an event at the Alzheimer’s Association in Waltham. “Raising awareness about Alzheimer’s and dementia is key to supporting the Massachusetts families who …