Alzheimer's Disease Research Newsletters

Fall 2008
4 pages
(PDF format)

In this issue:

• Cohabitation could lower Alzheimer’s risk
• Alzheimer’s may reveal itself decades before diagnosis
• Studies suggest disease has adverse educational impacts early in life
• Acknowledge the special people in your life
• Research roundup

Summer 2008
4 pages
(PDF format)

In this issue:

• Depression puts people at higher Alzheimer’s risk
• Study finds new links between mental and brain health
• Special compound helps scientists “see” Alzheimer’s plaque
• Findings could enable earlier diagnosis of disease
• Grief takes largest toll on Alzheimer’s caregivers
• Survey points out new directions for supporting family members
• Feel good and give back

Winter 2008
4 pages
(PDF format)

In this issue:

• Could Alzheimer’s disease be “Type 3” diabetes?
• Help for Alzheimer’s disease caregivers
• Stress of caregiving can shorten lives
• Support and counseling seen as keys to long-term health
• Research roundup

Winter 2007
6 pages
(PDF format)

In this issue:

• A promising new diagnostic tool for Alzheimer’s disease
• The baby boom bomb
• Serious health ramifications for an aging generation
• Safety and the older driver

Fall 2007
4 pages
(PDF format)

In this issue:

• Prions could play role in preventing Alzheimer’s disease
• Scientists say protein particles block plaque formation
• Making Alzheimer’s disease a national priority
• Difficulty identifying odors may predict cognitive decline
• Researchers uncover potential early marker for Alzheimer’s disease
• Healthy living

Summer 2007
2 pages
(PDF format)

In this issue:

• Two researchers to receive ADR’s coveted Centennial Awards
• 1 Million grants will help scientists study gene links, protein buildup
• Short-term gains, long-term victory
• ADR-supported team maps links between head injuries
• Alzheimer’s disease findings could help lower risk of Alzheimer’s in stroke patients
• Healthy living

Summer 2006
6 pages
(PDF format)

In this issue:

• Supporters play a vital role in Alzheimer’s disease breakthrough
• Research funded by ADR reveals Alzheimer’s beginnings
• Investing in a cure makes sense
• Real life…real answers: Our experts respond to your questions about Alzheimer’s disease
• Study suggests restricting carbohydrates may prevent Alzheimer’s disease

Spring 2006
6 pages
(PDF format)

In this issue:

• Drug that can slow progression of Alzheimer’s disease approved
• Memantine considered major new treatment for Alzheimer’s patients
• Is it Alzheimer’s . . . or not?
• Five conditions that can mimic Alzheimer’s disease
• Research update
• Exercise your brain to fight Alzheimer’s disease
• New study shows that mental activity can minimize the risk of dementia

Summer 2005
6 pages
(PDF format)

In this issue:

• ADR study builds on diagnostic breakthrough
• ADR awards new grants
• Weight control and Alzheimer's disease
• News briefs