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Rebecca Chopp, PhD – Spirituality and Alzheimer’s

Spirituality can often be used to provide support to families and caregivers coping with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias.  Dr.

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Music and Mind Series - Part 5 with Renée Fleming: Harnessing the Arts for Health and Wellness

Music and the arts have a positive impact on brain health, mental well-being, and quality of life.

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November 08, 2024

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Appropriately cover the costs of blood tests helping to detect Alzheimer’s

UsAgainstAlzheimer’s, along with a coalition of leading advocacy groups, is calling for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to appropriately cover the costs of blood tests helping to detect Alzheimer’s. October 25, 2024 Meena Seshamani, MD, PhD Deputy Administrator and Director, Center for Medicare Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 Dr. Seshamani: RE: CY 2025 Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule Preliminary Determinations: Category 1 CPT®[1] Codes and Assays for Fluid-Based Amyloid Beta and Tau Protein Biomarkers Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are only diagnosed about half of the time. The pathology is detected
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Music and Mind Series with Assal Habibi, Ph.D.

The latest research shows that not only does music play an important role in the development of cognitive, emotional, and social abilities in child

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Ric Edelman - The Financial Implications of Alzheimer’s Disease (part 2)

Long-term and health care costs for people living with Alzheimer's and other dementias are projected to reach $360 billion in the Unites States thi

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Ric Edelman - The Financial implications of Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s disease can devastate families financially and requires smart financial planning for healthy longevity.

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September 15, 2024

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: A Latino Cookbook for Brain-Healthy Eating

Alzheimer’s disease disproportionately affects the Latino community, with rates expected to skyrocket in the coming years. Research shows that diet plays a crucial role in reducing the risk of cognitive decline, and the flavorful foods in many Latino diets—like leafy greens, fruits, and whole grains—are packed with antioxidants and essential nutrients that support brain health. Honoring Tradition, Promoting Brain Health As we celebrate the vibrant culture, art, and history of Hispanic heritage, we’re also embracing a future where health and tradition go hand in hand. This Latino cookbook is a resource for families seeking to enjoy delicious meals while taking
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Drs. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai – Lifestyle and Longevity (part 2)

When it comes to brain health, it can be information overload. Drs.

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Dean and Ayesha Sherzai – Lifestyle and Longevity (part 1)

Can small adjustments to lifestyle make a difference for healthy longevity?

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Music and Mind Series – Part 3 with Connie Tomaino

How does someone with a movement disorder that effects executive functioning suddenly move to music with a dance tempo?  Concetta M.

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