USA2 SPOTLIGHT

Join our next Alzheimer's Talks with Professor Claude Wischik, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of TauRx Therapeutics. Thursday, October 4, at 11am (EST). We will discuss the structure and role of tau in the development of Alzheimer’s and other dementias, as well as the search for a treatment based on this approach.

Watch the Brain Health Panel at the Annual Ideagen Empowering Women & Girls 2030 Summit at the United Nations, moderated by WomenAgainstAlzheimer’s President Jill Lesser.

REGIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

An October 1, 2018 WRAL 5 broadcast segment spotlighted Kim Campbell, wife of late country legend Glen Campbell, who visited Raleigh, NC to speak to residents and family members at Raleigh's Cardinal at North Hills for people with dementia. Campbell relied on her experience as caregiver for her husband who had Alzheimer's disease to help families considering long-term care options. 

LIFESTYLE

A September 27, 2018 Medical Xpress article looked at the effects of stopping driving on people with dementia. According to Dr. Theresa Scott of the University of Queensland, “Developing alternative transport habits and making lifestyle changes have the most benefit in the early stages of dementia, while people are still driving, to allow room for adapting to changes. Providing alternative transport options and emotional support for loss and grief are shown to lessen the negative effects of driving cessation.”

PROFILES IN COURAGE

A September 30, 2018 The Journal Gazette article profiled Alzheimer’s advocate/ambassador Don Laughlin, who has early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. According to the article, “When asked to give a talk about Alzheimer's to a group, Laughlin had to ask his wife if he got nervous in front of large crowds. “She said I didn't, but we had to revisit that after I was done,” he said with a smile. Maintaining a sense of humor is one of the keys to living well with his diagnosis. “You just can't dwell on the negative parts,” Laughlin said.”

EVENTS AND RESOURCES

An October 3, 2018 NIH National Institute on Aging blog post announced the launch of the iCare-AD/ADRD Challenge (Improving Care for People with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Using Technology). Submissions are open now through June 30, 2019. The challenge rewards the development of computer-based technology applications/solutions to improve dementia care coordination and/or care navigation.