Alzheimer's Disease Research Newsletters

Summer 2010
4 pages
(PDF format)

In this issue:

• Scientists find startling new links between Alzheimer’s disease and Down syndrome:
  Study funded by Alzheimer’s disease research could lead to new diagnostic tools
• MetLife Foundation recognizes four scientific pioneers:
  Award-winning work addresses complementary role of toxic proteins
• Chairman’s corner:
  Getting a leg up on Alzheimer’s disease
• New gene connected to Alzheimer’s disease risk
• A retirement plan that gives back:
  Charitable gift annuities benefit the giver and receiver alike
• Research roundup

Fall 2009
4 pages
(PDF format)

In this issue:

• Could a spice help prevent Alzheimer's disease?
• Exercise plus Mediterranean diet boosts brain health
• President's corner: Prevent and cure
• Antibodies may also be anti-Alzheimer's disease: Studies suggest our own bodies can help stave off dementia
• Research roundup
• A retirement plan that gives back: Charitable gift annuities benefit givers and receivers alike

Summer 2009
4 pages
(PDF format)

In this issue:

• In memoriam: Ann Cataldo
• President's corner
• Heart disorder tied to Alzheimer's disease
• Research roundup
• Become a year-round force in Alzheimer's

Spring 2009
4 pages
(PDF format)

In this issue:

• Insulin could be next big Alzheimer's treatment
• Diabetes makes you more vulnerable to Alzheimer's
• President's corner
• Staying healthy
• Research roundup
• Become a year-round force in Alzheimer's research

Winter 2009
4 pages
(PDF format)

In this issue:

• High-fat diet could speed Alzheimer's progression
• Epilepsy medication could benefit Alzheimer's patients
• Statins may prevent development of Alzheimer's
• Research roundup
• A retirement plan that gives back

Winter 2008
4 pages
(PDF format)

In this issue:

• Stress of caregiving can shorten lives
• Research roundup
• Charitable gift annuities can help both donors and Alzheimer's disease sufferers

Fall 2008
4 pages
(PDF format)

In this issue:

• Cohabitation could lower Alzheimer's risk
• Alzheimer's may reveal itself decades before diagnosis
• Studies suggest disease has adverse educational impacts early in life
• Acknowledge the special people in your life
• Research roundup

Summer 2008
4 pages
(PDF format)

In this issue:

• Depression puts people at higher Alzheimer's risk
• Study finds new links between mental and brain health
• Special compound helps scientists "see" Alzheimer's plaque
• Findings could enable earlier diagnosis of disease
• Grief takes largest toll on Alzheimer's caregivers
• Survey points out new directions for supporting family members
• Feel good and give back

Winter 2008
4 pages
(PDF format)

In this issue:

• Could Alzheimer's disease be "Type 3" diabetes?
• Help for Alzheimer's disease caregivers
• Stress of caregiving can shorten lives
• Support and counseling seen as keys to long-term health
• Research roundup

Winter 2007
6 pages
(PDF format)

In this issue:

• A promising new diagnostic tool for Alzheimer's disease
• The baby boom bomb
• Serious health ramifications for an aging generation
• Safety and the older driver

Fall 2007
4 pages
(PDF format)

In this issue:

• Prions could play role in preventing Alzheimer's disease
• Scientists say protein particles block plaque formation
• Making Alzheimer's disease a national priority
• Difficulty identifying odors may predict cognitive decline
• Researchers uncover potential early marker for Alzheimer's disease
• Healthy living

Summer 2007
2 pages
(PDF format)

In this issue:

• Two researchers to receive ADR's coveted Centennial Awards
• 1 Million grants will help scientists study gene links, protein buildup
• Short-term gains, long-term victory
• ADR-supported team maps links between head injuries
• Alzheimer's disease findings could help lower risk of Alzheimer's in stroke patients
• Healthy living

Summer 2006
6 pages
(PDF format)

In this issue:

• Supporters play a vital role in Alzheimer's disease breakthrough
• Research funded by ADR reveals Alzheimer's beginnings
• Investing in a cure makes sense
• Real life…real answers: Our experts respond to your questions about Alzheimer's disease
• Study suggests restricting carbohydrates may prevent Alzheimer's disease

Spring 2006
6 pages
(PDF format)

In this issue:

• Drug that can slow progression of Alzheimer's disease approved
• Memantine considered major new treatment for Alzheimer's patients
• Is it Alzheimer's . . . or not?
• Five conditions that can mimic Alzheimer's disease
• Research update
• Exercise your brain to fight Alzheimer's disease
• New study shows that mental activity can minimize the risk of dementia

Summer 2005
6 pages
(PDF format)

In this issue:

• ADR study builds on diagnostic breakthrough
• ADR awards new grants
• Weight control and Alzheimer's disease
• News briefs