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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) held its annual virtual forum on Thursday, drawing 488 attendees to a comprehensive discussion on brain health and community support. This …
Pennsylvania Department of Aging Hosts Virtual Forum to Tackle Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a significant move to address the growing needs of older adults affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia, Governor Josh Shapiro has signed legislation establishing Pennsylvania’s first-ever Alzheimer’s, …
Pennsylvania Establishes First Alzheimer’s and Dementia Division with Bipartisan Backing Read More
Every September — World Alzheimer’s Month — the public is reminded of startling statistics about this devastating form of dementia that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. The lifetime risk for …
Understanding Alzheimer’s: Key Signs and Proactive Steps for Caregivers Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Barclay Friends, a Kendal Affiliate, has successfully launched the “Magic Table” tool, marking a significant step in enhancing resident engagement within its Memory Care services. This …
Barclay Friends Introduces Innovative “Magic Table” to Memory Care Services Read More
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD) announced a major fundraising success, thanks to a $25,000 challenge match from the Milburn Foundation. The “Empowered Together to #EndFTD” …
AFTD’s Campaign Exceeds Goals, Raises $75,000 for FTD Research and Support Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Tuesday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Kisunla (donanemab-azbt) injection for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. This approval marks a major milestone in the fight …
FDA Approves Kisunla for Alzheimer’s Treatment, Marking Significant Progress Read More
MALVERN, PA — Annovis Bio, Inc. (NYSE: ANVS) has made a breakthrough in an ongoing study of Alzheimer’s disease. Their novel Alzheimer’s drug, buntanetap, which specifically targets neurotoxic proteins, has …
Groundbreaking Alzheimer’s Study Reveals Potential for Progression-Slowing Therapy Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — On Thursday, the Pennsylvania Department of Aging held its annual Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders (ADRD) Virtual Forum. The forum, which attracted over 400 attendees, serves to educate, …
Pennsylvania Department of Aging Hosts 2023 ADRD Virtual Forum, Highlights Lewy Body and Frontotemporal Dementias 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
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