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WEST CHESTER, PA — For many elderly Pennsylvanians, the dream of aging in place can quickly turn into a nightmare when overlooked property taxes lead to devastating consequences, like losing their …
Could This Simple Law Save Thousands of Seniors from Losing Their Homes? Read More
SPRINGFIELD, PA — Springfield, Pa.-based SageLife has raised and donated more than $50,000 to support the Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter.
SageLife Contributes $50,000 to Support Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter Read More
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
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Passage Bio, Inc. has unveiled promising interim data from its ongoing global Phase 1/2 upliFT-D clinical trial at the 14th International Conference on Frontotemporal Dementias (ISFTD2024). The study …
Passage Bio Shares Promising Data on PBFT02 for Frontotemporal Dementia 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 PHILADELPHIA, PA — Passage Bio, Inc. (NASDAQ: PASG) announced positive feedback from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on its proposal to evaluate PBFT02 for treating frontotemporal dementia (FTD) …
Passage Bio Receives FDA Support for Expanding Dementia Treatment Trial 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