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Number of Americans with Alzheimer’s expected to soar in coming decades

(Click for printable infographic) By ASHLEY WELCH CBS NEWS September 20, 2018, 2:40 PM The number of people living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias will double by 2060, according to a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States […]


How This Tiny Health Startup Wants to Improve the Lives of 5.5 Million Dementia Patients

Southern California startup Ceresti Health is using technology to relieve the stress associated with in-home care of Alzheimer’s and dementia patients. Within the elder care market, Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia are a problem squared. The vast majority of the 5.5 million Americans suffering from dementia are over 65. […]


Alzheimer’s Genetics Research

Alzheimer’s Genetics Research In the Alzheimer’s disease field, scientists have made great advances in identifying specific genetic markers that increase a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s and related diseases. Here are a few Alzheimer’s scientists on the forefront of genetics research who are addressing this important topic: Jason Karlawish, MD […]