By Stefanie Wardlow and Keith Gibson The recent week in Philadelphia was marked by excitement as the Alzheimer’s Association International … More
Category: Research
How a USF Researcher is Using Her Work to Support Her Community
Learn more about Dr. Angela Massey Hill and her work in dementia research.
Five FACTS About Parkinson’s and Parkinson’s Dementia
By Stefanie Wardlow, Senior Program Manager, Quality Initiatives, Florida Gulf Coast Chapter; Research Champion, Florida Parkinson’s disease is a progressive … More
Eight Things We Learned About Alzheimer’s In 2023
By Stefanie Wardlow, Senior Program Manager, Quality Initiatives, Florida Gulf Coast Chapter; Research Champion, Florida 2023 was a landmark year for … More
Using Music in Alzheimer’s Care
Music is powerful. A song can bring us joy, connect us with others and transport us to another time. For … More
Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2023: Day One & Two Highlights
Access highlights from speakers on day one of AAIC 2023.
Alzheimer’s Researcher Nilufer Ertekin-Taner, M.D., Ph.D., Receives Zenith Award
The Alzheimer’s Association is proud to introduce physician and neurologist Nilufer Ertekin-Taner, M.D., Ph.D. as the recipient for the 2022 Zenith Fellows Award Grant. The Zenith Award recognizes individuals and offers major support to those with a substantial personal commitment to the advancement of Alzheimer’s in addition to other forms of dementia research.
Five Things We Learned About Alzheimer’s Disease in 2022
2022 was a productive and promising year for Alzheimer’s research, including discoveries related to the causes, risk factors and treatment … More
Ocean Science Meets Art by People With Dementia
A tradition among Oceanographers is to send styrofoam cups into the deep ocean with their instruments as unique souvenirs. Ph.D. candidate Dani Cox had an idea to engage residents at The Estates at Carpenter’s in current Oceanic researchby inviting them to decorate and design styrofoam cups and discs.
Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2022: Day Five Highlights
The Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) is the largest and most influential international meeting dedicated to advancing dementia science. Each … More