Alzheimer’s disease in Florida

Lee County rises to battle Alzheimer’s
Ft. Myers News-Press
Two Lee County doctors are participating in a clinical trial for the promising Alzheimer’s drug bapineuzamab.

Therapists have new tool to improve seniors’ health: Nintendo Wii
Bradenton Herald
Seniors like to use the Nintendo Wii since it is a fun way to stay both physically and mentally active.  Such activity can help stave off conditions like Alzheimer’s disease.

Hispanics at higher risk for Alzheimer’s, experts say
Orlando Sentinel
The Hispanic population is facing challenges as more and more people develop Alzheimer’s disease.

Love and patience help caregivers get by
Jacksonville Times-Union
Some employers allow those who need to care for loved ones with conditions like Alzheimer’s disease adjust their work schedules.

Aging gracefully: Lewy body dementia not as recognized as Alzheimer’s
Ft. Myers News Press
Alzheimer’s disease is one of many forms of dementia.

Routine Memory Screening can Ensure Prompt Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease
WWSB ABC Sarasota County
Eisai Inc. and Pfizer Inc. think that people 65 years and older should get their memory screened regularly to check for conditions like Alzheimer’s disease.

Project Lifesaver
WJHG-TV NBC Panama City
The Walton County Sheriff’s is now using Project Lifesaver to help track people who disappear.  It is geared to placing electronic wristbands on those who are prone to disappear — those with Alzheimer’s disease and related conditions — so that they can be more easily located.

Roskamp Institute’s Associate Clinic Director Named Chairperson of the Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative Advisory Committee
Miami Herald
Dr. Cheryl Luis of The Roskamp Institute is the new chairperson of the Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative Advisory Committee (ADIAC), which is part of Florida’s Department of Elder Affairs’ (DOEA).

Gene Treatment in Mice Makes Old Liver Cells Young
WWSB-TV ABC Sarasota
Researchers who are trying to improve a cell’s protein disposal process hope to develop a treatment that could delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease.

Caring for the caregiver: UM program reaches out to minorities
Miami Herald
A study at the University of Miami is examining how caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients affects members of minority groups.

Alzheimer’s looms as huge Medicare threat
Charlotte Sun-Herald
Experts are concerned about the financial viability of Medicare.  Results from a recent Mayo Clinic study bring more concern since the study suggests that likely twice as many people 70 years old and older have Alzheimer’s symptoms than previously thought.  More people suffering from this condition will place further strain on the system.

Does aluminum cause Alzheimer’s or breast cancer?
Bradenton Herald
While there is no proven link between aluminum and Alzheimer’s disease, there is some research that suggests that there might be one.

Scientists create first personalized stem cells in ALS patients
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Scientists are making important steps in stem cell research that might lead to the ability to reprogram specific cells to help treat conditions like Alzheimer’s disease.