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Op-Ed by State Representative Lisa A. Borowski – PA 168 Alzheimer’s disease is a fatal, progressive illness impacting millions of Americans each day. Past inability to treat the causes of …
Don’t Delay Hope for Those with Alzheimer’s Read More
If you have a loved one showing signs of Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, you’ll obviously experience some strong emotions — and you’ll likely ask yourself this question: What …
Help Protect Finances of Loved Ones With Alzheimer’s Read More
Op-ed by State Rep. Darisha Parker, D-Philadelphia Imagine losing your cognitive ability while your body stays in healthy condition. Think about watching your family member’s cognitive ability decline and facing …
Expand Access to Life Saving Alzheimer’s Drug Read More
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it recently converted Leqembi (lecanemab-irmb), indicated to treat adult patients with Alzheimer’s Disease, to traditional approval following a determination that a confirmatory trial verified …
FDA Converts Novel Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment to Traditional Approval Read More
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently announced the supplemental approval of Rexulti (brexpiprazole) oral tablets for the treatment of agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease. This is the …
FDA Approves Rexulti for Treating Agitation Due to Alzheimer’s Read More KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Why have nearly all clinical trials failed for drugs that prevent or halt Alzheimer’s (AD), Parkinson’s (PD), and other related neurological brain diseases? Why is the primary …
Groundbreaking Discovery Reveals New Insight into Alzheimer’s Read More The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released new details about how people can get drugs that may slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease covered by Medicare. If the …
Medicare to Cover Alzheimer’s Drugs with Real-World Evidence: How You Can Benefit Read More PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Aging recently hosted the 2022 Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders (ADRD) Virtual Forum to provide education and assess progress on issues related to ADRD, …
PA Department of Aging Hosts 2022 Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Virtual Forum Read More
Alzheimer’s is a type of progressive neurodegenerative disease, leading to deterioration in cognitive function (i.e. the ability to process thought). People with dementia go through a range of emotions like …
Impact of Music and Dance on Alzheimer’s Read More
COATESVILLE, PA — Freedom Village at Brandywine hosted a Walk to End Alzheimer’s and raised $4,739 to support Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Freedom Village at Brandywine residents and staff, as well …
Freedom Village at Brandywine Raises Nearly $5,000 at Walk to End Alzheimer’s Read More