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🚨 Major Update in Alzheimer's Diagnosis 🚨 The Alzheimer's Association has released new criteria for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease, sparking debate in the medical community. Key points: New criteria incorporate advanced lab work Potential for earlier diagnosis and treatment Concerns raised about over-diagnosis and pharmaceutical influence This update is likely to increase Alzheimer's diagnoses significantly. While early detection can open new treatment avenues, some worry about unnecessary labeling. Adding to the controversy: The approval board includes pharmaceutical industry representatives FDA's approval of Eli Lilly's early Alzheimer's treatment, donanemab, followed shortly after What are your thoughts on this development? How might it impact patients, healthcare providers, and the pharmaceutical industry? This link to a CNN Health article has more details: https://lnkd.in/eDfsSkcP #Alzheimers #Healthcare #MedicalEthics #Neuroscience

Had the privilege of sharing the stage with some of the most respected names in the dementia space at the Medicarians conference in Las Vegas last Wednesday. It was an enriching experience to hear from Diane Chau, MD, Julius Bruch, MD, PhD, Hope Karnes, MD, PhD, and Dave Meyer SVP on their thoughts and insights. #MedicariansConference #DementiaAwareness #LeadersInHealthcare #Julius Bruch #Hope Karnes #Diane Chau

Implementing a business style operating systems approach to disease management could help healthcare organizations better manage challenging health conditions. https://bit.ly/49CVE9T

New hope in dementia research! Macquarie University's CTx1000 halts ALS & FTD progression in mice. Potential for Alzheimer's treatment. View our recent post for more https://bit.ly/42Kfwoy #DementiaResearch #FTD #GeneticTherapy #Breakthrough

As with many diseases, the types that affect larger numbers of people tend to get most of the attention (and funding). This holds true with dementia where Alzheimer's is the most recognized. Recently, lesser know forms are also getting some attention due to celebrities and their families. Learn more. https://bit.ly/3RjQjfl

I am thrilled to learn that the Tender along with Beth Dunoff from Fill Your Cup are putting on dementia friendly worship services for the Jewish New Year. As a country, we need more people and companies looking to provide dementia friendly services. My hat is off to both organizations.

One of the biggest issues and most often seen requests by families caring for a loved one living with dementia is to figure out how to pay for care. I am very excited to join congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman, congressman Frank Pallone, congressman Andy Kim along with Robyn Kohn from the Alzheimer's Association®, Jennifer Myers from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and Jennifer Rutberg of the New Jersey Department of Human Services to discuss financial options available to New Jersey families who are caring for someone living with a cognitive impairment. The webinar is scheduled for September 13th at 10:00 am EST. Please see the flyer to register. #alzheimers 's #dementiacare #webinar

I am excited to be working with the staff at Allegria Senior Living at the Fountains in Atco, NJ to help them provide the best care possible for their residents who are living with a cognitive impairment. Thanks to Jen Levy and the staff there for the opportunity. The commitment to their residents with memory care needs shows why this facility is a leader in dementia care. #dementia #southjersey #alzheimers

News Medical reports that “A sensor identifies misfiled protein biomarkers in the blood. This offers a chance to detect Alzheimer’s disease before any symptoms occur.” https://bit.ly/3PPgLLI