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November is National Family Caregivers Month (NFCM), a dedicated time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. There are estimated to be over 50 million family caregivers in the United States.

It’s the start of the holiday season! This is the time of the year for family gatherings and expectations of making special memories. Holiday traditions are something that many families look forward to throughout the entire year.

A research team in Australia, led by Dr. Emmanuel Adewuyi, took a close look at the genetic data of 400,000 individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and gut disorders. The data was sourced from several genome-wide association studies that have made their data publicly available.

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest fundraising event to raise money, awareness, and support for those with Alzheimer’s disease. This event raises money and brings members of the community together.

The American population is living longer than ever; older adults are living dynamic lifestyles, contributing to the economy, and pursuing their dreams. But did you know that 80% of older adults have at least one chronic health condition?

Alzheimer’s disease affects millions of people. But where do you start when a loved one is diagnosed, or you want to start learning more about the disease? There is plenty of information available to help answer common questions.

This year the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) was held in the beautiful city of San Diego. Researchers, caregivers, and Alzheimer’s advocates from around the world gathered to learn about the latest research on Alzheimer’s disease.

Our PAAD2 postdoctoral fellows were proud to attend the 2022 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) in San Diego, California. Drs. Travis Anderson, Lexy Ganesh, and Shin Park flew across the country earlier this month to attend the world’s largest meeting dedicated to dementia research.

The Alzheimer’s Association, formed in 1980, is leading the way to ending Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and dementia by providing practical tools and resources backed by research to minimize risk and increase quality care to the public.

Walking is great for your health and the more you walk the easier it becomes to create a healthy habit of physical activity. Logging your walks can keep you accountable and help you see your progress.