People With Alzheimers Tell Us Memories They Never Want To Forget
Another notable Alzheimers video from Cut, this one offers a glimpse into a disappearing world the memories of people with Alzheimers disease. Their childhood memories are mostly clear as they describe the weather and people around them. But when asked about a recent memory, they struggle. This video will certainly have you reaching for tissues, but will also leave you feeling richer for hearing their stories.
Alzheimers Is Not Normal Aging And We Can Cure It
The treatment for Alzheimers disease has changed little in more than 100 years. Thats the fact that opens this video from TED Talks, featuring scientist Samuel Cohen. Thinking about the progress of Alzheimers research and treatment may be upsetting, particularly when compared with research on other common diseases, like cancer and heart disease. But Cohen says Alzheimers can be cured. Cohen uses his platform to explain advances in Alzheimers research and whats needed to bring about that cure.
Alzheimers A Cure In Sight
Watch the TED talk below:
Agusta Deter, was the first person to be diagnosed with Alzheimers disease almost 114 years ago. In the time since we have had little improvement in treating it. Alzheimers effects more than 40 million people world-wide. If we live to the age of 80, our chances of getting it are roughly 50%. Samuel Cohen spoke at a recent TED talk about his teams research.
Samuel concluded his talk by talking about the victims and families of Alzheimers and saying this Help speak up for them demand a cure
Here is a link to the TED talk: http://www.ted.com/talks/samuel_cohen_alzheimer_s_is_not_normal_aging_and_we_can_cure_it
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A Molecular Chaperone Has Been Found To Inhibit A Key Stage In The Development Of Alzheimers Disease And Break The Toxic Chain Reaction That Leads To The Death Of Brain Cells A New Study Shows The Research Provides An Effective Basis For Searching For Candidate Molecules That Could Be Used To Treat The Condition
It may not actually be too difficult to find other molecules that do this, its just that it hasn’t been clear what to look for until recently. A good tactic now is to search for other molecules that have this same highly targeted effect and to see if these can be used as the starting point for developing a future therapy.
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A molecule that can block the progress of Alzheimers disease at a crucial stage in its development has been identified by researchers in a new study, raising the prospect that more such molecules may now be found.
The report shows that a molecular chaperone, a type of molecule that occurs naturally in humans, can play the role of an inhibitor part-way through the molecular process that is thought to cause Alzheimers, breaking the cycle of events that scientists believe leads to the disease.
Specifically, the molecule, called Brichos, sticks to threads made up of malfunctioning proteins, called amyloid fibrils, which are the hallmark of the disease. By doing so, it stops these threads from coming into contact with other proteins, thereby helping to avoid the formation of highly toxic clusters that enable the condition to proliferate in the brain.
The other members of the Cambridge team were Dr Tuomas Knowles, Dr Paolo Arosio, Professor Michele Vendruscolo and Professor Chris Dobson. All are members of the Centre for Misfolding Diseases, which is based in the University’s Department of Chemistry.
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Alzheimers We Can Cure It With Dr Sam Cohen
Monday 3 April 2017
It is 116 years since Alzheimers disease was identified, yet it remains one of the biggest medical and social challenges of our generation and we have done little to address it.
Speaking to an audience at The Grammar School at Leeds , researcher Dr Sam Cohen explained the background to this lack of progress in tackling Alzheimers and outlined the work that he and a team of researchers are doing at Cambridge University.
Dr Sam Cohen attended Leeds Grammar School for 11 years, leaving for university in 2005. He has a degree in physics and a PhD in biophysical chemistry from the University of Cambridge, and is now a research fellow at St Johns College, Cambridge. He is a lead author of a study published in 2015 in the journal Nature Structural & Molecular Biology, which identifies a crucial molecule that could slow the accumulation of the protein tangles in the brain that cause Alzheimers disease.
While this research is unlikely to lead directly to drug development it can be used as a starting point for investigating possible therapies, which is critical in tackling a disease that affects over 800,000 people in the UK, a number growing rapidly as our population ages, as well as the many who care for them. However Dr Cohen made the point strongly that unless research into Alzheimers is prioritised like it is for diseases such as cancer, progress will stall.
Delaware Center For Cognitive Aging Research Opens At Ud With Focus On Prevention
Retired University of Delaware College of Earth, Ocean and Environment professor Robert Biggs used to go fishing in Chesapeake City, Maryland, with his friend Rod. They reminisced about life and simply enjoyed each others company.
About a decade ago, Rod started experiencing early signs of cognitive impairment that Biggs noticed.
Things like increased absent-mindedness, short-term memory loss, and finally, being unable to continue employment, Biggs said.
But within three years, Biggs said his friend had advanced dementia and could no longer function independently. Rod went on to live another four years in a memory care unit before he died.
It was very challenging to watch, very sad, Biggs said.
His friend Rods cognitive deterioration inspired Biggs and his wife Wendy to become Alzheimers advocates for the aging population in Delaware. Through an organization called Wendys Warriors, the couple has mobilized their southern Delaware community and raised $100,000 over five years for Alzheimers research. They also linked up with the Swank Center for Memory Care and Geriatric Consultation at ChristianaCare, Delawares first and most comprehensive outpatient office for patients with memory disorders and their families, to raise awareness about Alzheimers in their 55+ older community in Millsboro.
But that concern isnt necessarily founded in research.
Had a center like this existed in the region in Rods lifetime, Biggs said it could have made a difference.
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Samuel Cohen: Alzheimer’s Is Not Normal Aging And We Can Cure It
More than 40 million people worldwide suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, and that number is expected to increase drastically in the coming years. But no real progress has been made in the fight against the disease since its classification more than 100 years ago. Scientist Samuel Cohen shares a new breakthrough in Alzheimer’s research from his lab as well as a message of hope. “Alzheimer’s is a disease,” Cohen says, “and we can cure it.”
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Meet Bob Who Lost His Wife To Alzheimers But Who Now Has A Lifeline
Bob is 92 years old and in this video from Comic Relief youll hear him talk about the love of his life, Cath. One day, Cath turned to Bob and asked, Wheres Bob? Their world was never the same. This video was made to bring attention, in part, to the creation of Silver Line, a 24-hour helpline for seniors like Bob in need of support. Bob and Caths story is sadly not unique.
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The Cedars Celebrates Groundbreaking For The Sam L Cohen Households
The Cedars welcomed our community to join us in commemorating a powerful and pivotal moment in the Grow Bold With Us Campaign.
THE DAY BEFORE the groundbreaking ceremony for the much-anticipated Sam L. Cohen Households, construction crews arrived at The Cedars to begin tearing down a building set on the corner of our campus, clearing the way for the construction to come. By the time honored guests, supporters, community members, staff, and residents arrived on September 21, enormous excavators surrounded the crisp white event tent. The air was charged with excitement, optimism, and change. After so much hope and hard work, the first senior living community to implement the Household Model in Maine and New England was about to be the first to construct a residence specifically designed to be a true home for seniors.
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Long before The Cedars broke ground for this innovative new building, our staff laid the groundwork to implement a new way of supporting seniors in their later years: the Household Model of care.
Seniors of today and tomorrow dont want the model of care experienced by their parents and grandparents, Kathryn Callnan, President and CEO of The Cedars, told guests. They want rich experiences. Choices. A home environment. The Cedars has always understood that seniors want privacy, autonomy, and the ability to make daily decisions about how they wish to live their lives even though they are no longer able to live independently at home.
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Alzheimer’s Researchers Find Molecule That Delays Onset Of Disease
Scientists at the University of Cambridge have identified a crucial molecule that could put the brakes on the damage to the brain
The onset of Alzheimers disease could be delayed by a molecule that occurs naturally in humans, research suggests.
The study in mice showed that the housekeeping molecule put the brakes on a runaway process in the brain that leads to the most common form of dementia.
The substance works by slowing the accumulation of sticky clumps of protein in the brain, which typically appear years before symptoms such as memory loss become apparent in patients.
Although the molecule tested would be difficult to convert into a drug for use in humans, the scientists said, the findings prove that the cycle that leads to Alzheimers devastating impact on memory and personality can be interrupted.
Samuel Cohen, who led the study at the University of Cambridge, said: The big advantage is that we havent just come up with a drug and not really understood what it is doing. Weve come up with a general strategy that could work.
Dementia affects around 820,000 people in the UK. Scientists estimate that delaying the onset of Alzheimers by five years would halve the number of people who die with the disease.
The latest study, published on Monday in the journal Nature Structural & Molecular Biology, showed that a human molecule, called Brichos, sticks to the amyloid fibrils and, by coating their exterior, stops them from accelerating the formation of more clumps.
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Alzheimers May Start Decades Before Diagnosis
We often think of Alzheimers as beginning with memory lapses and forgetfulness. But this video from NutritionFacts.org suggests the disease may start several decades before symptoms are present. Dr. Greger is the man behind the website which suggests people can prevent and even treat disease with proper diet. In this video, Dr. Greger explains that the changes associated with Alzheimers disease start early, and so should our attempts at preventing them.
What You Can Do To Prevent Alzheimers
Lisa Genova is a neuroscientist specializing in Alzheimers research. In this TED Talk, she opens by telling the audience that this disease will someday likely affect us all, either with our own diagnosis or that of a loved one. Her talk is all about preventing Alzheimers. If it sounds too good to be true not so fast. Genova is an expert on the disease and author of the book Still Alice. If you fear Alzheimers, or simply want to know more about the latest research, youll appreciate this actionable video.
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Can Alzheimers Be Stopped
Can Alzheimers Be StoppedCan Alzheimers Be Stopped is the title of a recent PBS nova documentary that follows multiple research teams on their quest to find a cure for Alzheimers disease. In my last post on the subject, titled “We Can Cure Alzheimers Disease,” that was the message of hope left me by Samuel Cohen
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A Marriage To Remember
The New York Times presents this video documentary of Pam White and her family. Created by her son, filmmaker Banker White, the video is a diary of Pams Alzheimers progression. Youll hear Pam, in her own words, describe her childhood and life before the disease took over. Youll also hear her story from her husband, Ed and her son. For people with Alzheimers in their life, the story will be familiar. It may be heart wrenching. But theres a message of hope the disease has revealed the strength of Pam and Eds marriage.
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Alzheimers Association 2017 Facts And Figures
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An Alzheimers Love Story: The First Day Of The Rest Of My Life
For many couples and families living with Alzheimers, life changes dramatically with the onset of symptoms, again with the diagnosis, and sometimes with the admission into an assisted living facility. John is a loving husband who chronicles the day he moved his wife Kerry into a home. Silverado Care is the care facility behind the video, equal parts heartwarming and sad a feeling many caregivers know well.
Siblings Living In The Shadow Of Alzheimers
A story from the Today Show, this video features six siblings from the DeMoe family. Five of the brothers and sisters have early onset Alzheimers disease. Their father was diagnosed in his 40s. With his diagnosis, they all had a 50 percent chance of inheriting it. While not all of the siblings have begun experiencing symptoms, theyve all leaned on each other to cope with the revelation that those symptoms may be inevitable.
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Kids Meet A Woman With Alzheimers
Children and the elderly are perhaps the two most honest population groups. In this video, from Cut, children sit and visit with Myriam, a woman with Alzheimers. Myriam is a retired attorney, and like many people with Alzheimers, shes experiencing whats known as sundowning, where the symptoms of the disease are just starting to affect her daily life. This video could be particularly useful for families that are unsure how to talk to the children in their family about Alzheimers.