April 14, 2016

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An April 14, 2016 FoxNews.com article reported that “In a first-of-its-kind clinical trial, researchers at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine are using mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in an attempt to slow or reverse the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.”

An April 13, 2016 GizMag.com article reported that “research conducted by scientists at the University of Bergen is improving our understanding of exactly why [buildup of amyloid beta] happens, identifying both a section of a cell and a protein that are central to the process.” 

An April 13, 2016 U.S. News & World Report article offered advice on “how to come together to care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s.” According to the article, “Lean on each other. Everyone has a different reaction to news that a parent has been diagnosed with a chronic disease. "That's part of what makes the disease so difficult," Kallmyer says. Consider checking in with family members and asking how things are going, Kallmyer says. You might find that a previously lackluster relationship blossoms once you begin sharing your feelings and coping together.”

An April 13, 2016 Health Affairs Blog post highlighted a “Medicare Help at Home policy proposal to add home and community-based services to Medicare to enhance financial protection for beneficiaries, provisions to ensure the quality and efficient use of services, and honor beneficiary preferences for independent living and care at home.”