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Alz in the Fam: A Podcast Featuring Brigid Reynolds
Episode 9 of Alz In The Fam features Brigid Reynolds – neurology provider at Georgetown University’s Memory Disorders Program. All four Fair siblings sit down with Brigid, their first ever guest, to discuss their Mom’s journey with Alzheimer’s!
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Slowly Breaking Ground in Alzheimer’s
Like the disease itself, the study of Alzheimer’s takes time and patience. Georgetown researchers walk the long road to uncover the mysteries of memory and cognition in the aging brain.
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Study Researches Whether Nicotine Patch Can Help People With Memory Loss
The clinical trial is the largest and longest of its kind, enrolling up to 300 people in 23 states to test the theory.
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Georgetown’s Alzheimer’s clinic marks 20 years, but hopes research can make it obsolete
Alison Starling with WJLA visits Carolyn Ward, Program Coordinator at the Georgetown University Memory Disorders Program.
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The Presentation Slides from the 20th Anniversary Celebration
On Thursday, October 17th, 2019 the Georgetown University Memory Disorders Program hosted the 20th Anniversary Celebration commemorating twenty years of research and clinical care. Here you will find the information that was presented: The Journey of the Memory Disorders Program, Genetics and Alzheimer’s Disease, The Four Pillar Program to Preserving Brain Health, and Prevention Trial Registries. Thank you to all who supported this event and our program throughout the years.
Category: Events
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End of Life Expo: Planning a Good Death
Be informed and empowered when planning for end of life! Join us for Iona’s End of Life Expo with resources and experts.
Saturday, November 2nd from 11:00 AM to 5:30 PM.Category: Events
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20th Anniversary Celebration
Whether you’re involved in our program or never heard of us: you’re invited.
Join us for lunch at St. Francis Hall as we celebrate 20 years of clinical care and research! On October 17th, 2019, we recognize those who have contributed to our program, as well as welcome those who are interested in memory research. We’ll be discussing the progress we’ve made, giving you tips to keep your mind sharp, and answering your questions on memory and aging.
Thank you for you interest and participation in the Georgetown University Memory Disorders Program. We couldn’t do it without you!
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Where Are We in the Search for Better Treatments?
Alzheimer’s Talks host Meryl Comer speaks with one of the nation’s leading Alzheimer’s disease researchers, Dr. R. Scott Turner, director of the Georgetown University Memory Disorders Program, about the current Alzheimer’s drug pipeline and related questions of diagnosis and prevention methods.
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Nicotine may help memory loss
“Oddly a naturally occurring substance that we associate with bad outcomes like smoking, actually if we use it in a different way may turn out to be helpful for us,” said Dr. Newhouse.
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Walk to End Alzheimer’s 2019
Join our team on October 12th, 2019 in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s! You can support this initiative through the Alzheimer’s Association by registering for the walk, creating/joining a team, or donating to our team.
Category: Events