As a part of the Alzheimer’s Project, HBO’s website features 15 supplemental films that take a deeper look into the scientific and medical advances being…
Advances in Alzheimer’s Disease: Video Series
January 28, 2013
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High Blood Pressure Can Prematurely Age the Brain
January 24, 2013
A new study reveals that high blood pressure poses a risk to the brain long before it experiences the effects of old age. Neurologists at…
Amazing New Research May Put an End to Pressure Sores
January 21, 2013
Pressure sores are a common problem in hospitals around the world as patients are often too ill to get out of bed, and older people…
2012 Long-Term Care Costs Survey
January 17, 2013
MetLife’s annual survey of nursing home, assisted living, and other long-term eldercare costs has been released, revealing that average national long-term care costs continue to…
‘How I Am Preparing to Get Alzheimer’s’
January 14, 2013
In this inspiring TED Talk video, global development expert Alanna Shaikh explains how, after her father’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis, she’s preparing to face the disease herself…
Snakes May Soon be Man’s Best Friend: Venom Could Open New Treatments for High Blood Pressure, Cancer, and Diabetes
January 10, 2013
To most people they’re creepy, crawly, and sometimes dangerous, but for patients in need of drugs to treat diabetes, cancer, and high blood pressure, snakes…
Youth, It Turns Out, May Be Infectious
January 7, 2013
Want the secret to staying young? Babysit the grandkids! Recent studies from Arizona State University have revealed that caring for the young may delay, and…
New Research May Put an End to Pressure Sores
December 27, 2012
Pressure sores are a common problem in hospitals around the world as patients are often too ill to get out of bed, and older people…
Holiday Felicitations
December 25, 2012
As the year winds down we are reminded once again of the many reasons we have to be proud of and thankful for our employees…
The Joy of Dancing
December 20, 2012
Dancing is a great way to exercise and have some plain old fun! Need some inspiration? Check out this amazing 75-year-old salsa dancer. For less…