Alzheimer's New Jersey Blog
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Alzheimer's New Jersey Blog Contains News and Updates about Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia as well as Services for the Residents of New Jersey. Our mission is to respond to the needs of people in New Jersey who are affected by Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, by providing programs and community partnerships that increase awareness and access to services.
Alzheimer's New Jersey Blog
1M ago
Alzheimer’s disease can significantly impact a person’s language ability. Caregivers may notice a decline in vocabulary, comprehension and speech production due to damage to the parts of the brain that control language. The person ..read more
Alzheimer's New Jersey Blog
1M ago
Another important step forward in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease was reached last Tuesday, with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of Kisunla™ (generic name donanemab), developed by Eli Lilly. Kisunla™ is the third ..read more
Alzheimer's New Jersey Blog
1M ago
While older age is the greatest risk factor for developing Alzheimer’s disease, a less common form of the disease, known as young-onset or early-onset Alzheimer’s, can develop in those under the age of 65. Affecting 5-6% of all people ..read more
Alzheimer's New Jersey Blog
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This Saturday, August 17th is National Nonprofit Day – a day to recognize the positive impact that nonprofit organizations have on our local communities here in New Jersey and across the world. In the ..read more
Alzheimer's New Jersey Blog
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Our thanks to Janice for sharing her moving story about caring for her mom, Gabriella. Janice captures the complexity of caregiving – the often-conflicting emotions of love and anger, patience and frustration, compassion and ..read more
Alzheimer's New Jersey Blog
6M ago
What Is a Memory Café? Originating in the Netherlands, Dutch psychiatrist Dr. Bere Miesen introduced a memory café in 1997 to break the stigma associated with dementia. A memory café is a meeting place ..read more
Alzheimer's New Jersey Blog
6M ago
Caring for a loved one or friend with a long-term health issue comes with a unique set of challenges. Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia can be especially stressful and exhausting ..read more
Alzheimer's New Jersey Blog
8M ago
Listen to Steve Adubato interview Alzheimer's New Jersey CEO Ken Zaentz about the important of helping those coping with Alzheimer's in New Jersey ..read more
Alzheimer's New Jersey Blog
1y ago
Last week, Eli Lilly and Company announced that it has applied for U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its Alzheimer’s treatment, donanemab, and expects an FDA decision by the end of 2023 ..read more
Alzheimer's New Jersey Blog
1y ago
In his 1996 novel, The Notebook, author Nicholas Sparks describes a scene in which the main characters, Noah and Allie, learn that Allie has Alzheimer’s disease. “Alzheimer's... It is a barren disease, as empty and ..read more