On  May 14th, MDP Program Coordinator Carolyn Ward, MSPH will be attending WAMU's Caregiving Forum, which will feature a discussion about the often-overlooked needs of caregivers. This event is open to the public, so for more information including how to register, please visit their event page.

The Memory Disorders Program works in close collaboration with the Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study to explore new clinical trials and receive updates about the current research. Read and subscribe to the ADCS blog to receive up-to-date information about new potential studies, as well as the latest findings in Alzheimer's disease research.

Dr. Turner was recently featured in the segment "The Ongoing Battle Against Alzheimer's" on the Diane Rehm show. If you missed it, you can listen to the broadcast here.

For those of you who were able to attend, we hoped you enjoyed the Annual Patient and Caregiver Appreciation Luncheon held on November 17, 2012. We've posted the presentation that Dr. Turner gave for your perusal:

R. Scott Turner, MD, PhD 2012 Memory Disorders Program 6th Annual Patient and Caregiver Appreciation Luncheon [pdf]

Thanks again for attending!

You are cordially invited to attend the Memory Disorders Program's Sixth Annual Patient and Caregiver Appreciation Luncheon on Saturday, November 17 from noon to 3pm.

Please click here for more information, or call Christine Sawda at (202) 687-9078 to RSVP.

The Memory Disorders Program will be walking at the 2012 Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk on Saturday, October 22 at 9:30am on the National Mall. We will also be staffing a table where we'll provide information about our clinic, and about ongoing research being conducted at Georgetown University.

Click here to register or donate to the Memory Disorders Program Team, or here for more information.

Co-produced by Alzheimer's Poetry Project and National Center for Creative Aging, this event will feature a briefing on arts and dementia research on Thursday, September 20 from 11am to 1pm in the Russell Senate Office in Washington, DC.

Click here for more information.

The Memory Disorders Program's own Brigid Reynolds was a guest on today's Diane Rehm show [thedianerehmshow.org] on NPR. The show, "The Latest Research on Alzheimer's Disease", featured information on a recent findings and commentary from experts in Alzheimer's Disease research.


Please listen to a streaming version of the Dian Rehm show [thedianerehmshow.org] originally aired on  NPR WAMU 88.5.

Dr. Turner is the lead investigator in a nation-wide study to determine the effect of Resveratrol, a compound found in red grapes, on individuals with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease.

Click here for the full story.

We're pleased to share some recent news stories featuring the Memory Disorders Program and our Director, Dr. Turner. Please follow the links below for the full articles.

• Studying the effects of resveratrol on Alzheimer's Disease
• Component in red wine may hold answers in Alzheimer's battle [usatoday.com]
• In Vino Vitalis? In Wine There Is Life? [gumc.georgetown.edu]
• On advancing Alzheimer's Disease clinical research
• U.S. launches ambitious Alzheimer's plan with research push [cnbc.com]
• Promising Alzheimer's research delayed by shortage of volunteer patients [cbsnews.com]

Music for the Mind is a fundraising event to support research for neurological diseases including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, stroke, and traumatic brain injury.

Where: The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

When: March 31, 2012 | 6 PM Reception, 8 PM Performance

Click here for more information and to purchase tickets: http://gumc.georgetown.edu/musicforthemind/

What is it?
A Memory Cafe is a casual social meeting venue for those with progressive memory or cognitive impairment and their caregivers. There are activities for those seeking information, resources and fellowship.

• Information is available from organizations in the Washington, D.C. area that provide support to those living with dementia / Alzheimer’s disease.
• Those living with various forms of dementia and their caregivers share experiences and wisdom.
  

Where can I find a Memory Cafe?

Existing:
Club Memory, sponsored by the Sibley Senior Association
Meets: Second and fourth Wednesday of every month from 2 to 3:30 PM
Where: Sibley Hospital
Contact Marti Bailey at (202) 364-7602.

GreatFalls/Reston/Memory Cafe, serving Great Falls, Reston, Herndon and Vienna, VA
Meets: First and third Thursday of every month from 2 to 3:30 OM
Where: Andrew Chapel Methodist Church
1301 Trap Rd
Vienna, VA
Contact: Carol Blackwell (571) 236-6933 or lovriver@aol.com

Please check out our Fall 2011 MDP Newsletter [pdf] which includes:

The MDP will be participating in the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's on Saturday, November 5 on the National Mall in Washington, DC.

Click here to join our team! Please consider making a donation. Your contributions support the Alzheimer's Association's continued efforts to raise awareness and promote the continued study of Alzheimer's disease. Please visit the event website for more information.

Dr. Turner was quoted in an article discussing the pros and cons of screening for Alzheimer's disease. Click here to read the full article.

Watch out for Dr. Turner's full report from the ICAD in the Memory Disorder's Program Fall Newsletter.

One of our patients, Bob Blackwell, was recently featured in an article USA Today. USA Today has followed Bob Blackwell's progress since 2008, and the Blackwells blog about living with Alzheimer's on USATODAY.com.

The article discusses the Blackwells' experiences with multiple generations of Alzheimer's patients. Click here to read the full article.

Dr. Turner was interviewed for a news piece regarding the National Institute on Aging's updated Alzheimer's disease diagnostic criteria.

In mid-April, the National Institute on Aging and the Alzheimer's Association announced that the disease has been divided into three stages: a phase where dementia has developed, a middle phase in which mild problems occur, and an early phase in which no symptoms are seen but changes are already occurring within the brain. Click here to read the full article.

The Memory Disorders Program is currently recruiting participants for ADNI 2, which is an imaging study that hopes to further refine diagnostic criteria and aid in the early detection of Alzheimer's disease. For information about participating in this trial, please contact Kelly Behan at (202) 687-0413.

We've published our newsletter for Fall 2010 on our website in the News section. Or, you can download the newsletter [pdf] directly. Enjoy!

Dr. Turner recently appeared on Nightline to discuss one of our currently enrolling trials.

The video is no longer available for streaming. Our apologies.

You can learn more about the NGF Trial on clinicaltrials.gov, or by calling Kelly at (202) 687-0413.

Our heartfelt thanks go out to everyone who donated and joined us for the 2010 National Memory Walk this past Saturday! The event drew 2000 participants and raised over $300,000 to support Alzheimer’s disease research and care.

It's not too late to make a contribution to the fight to end Alzheimer's disease. Please consider making a donation at the MDP's team page located here.

The Alzheimer's Association is hosting its annual Memory Walk to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research on Saturday, October 2, 2010 at National's Park in Washington, DC.

For the third year in a row, the MDP will field a team to participate. Click here to register with the Memory Disorders Program Team. We welcome all interested walkers. For more information, please feel free to visit the Memory Walk website, or call Carolyn Ward at (202) 784-6671.