The Daughter Dilemma
When I was 36 years old, my brother-in-law called me to say that my father had called the police to his house. My father said that a gang of people had come in, propped the door open, and started hauling things out. The police arrived to find everything in good order (well, in as good […]
XPRIZE Heightens Race for Early-Stage Alzheimer’s Biomarker
For most of human history, the average life expectancy was 18 years. Today it approaches 79. The age at which more people die than at any other is now 86 and advancing. A troubling coincidence about our new age of longevity is that one in three people over 85 suffers from Alzheimer’s disease or related […]
Caring for the Caregiver in the Workplace
On the fourth Tuesday of every month at 11:00 a.m. there’s a meeting on Colleen’s work calendar that she looks forward to. That’s when she hears stories of other people going through caregiving situations like she is, which helps her feel that she’s not alone. It’s the time when she learns what has worked for […]
A No-Brain Decision
It was literally a no-brain decision. When I learned of the Wisconsin Brain Donor Program in 2014, I signed up. Having participated in the Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer’s Prevention (WRAP) program, I know the importance of data mined from the over 1,500 adult children whose parents have an Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis. Researchers are fervent in […]
Film Outreach Development at the American Geriatrics Society
“Will I Be Next?” Producer Therese Barry-Tanner attended the American Geriatrics Society Annual Scientific Meeting in San Antonio by invitation on May 19. There, she met with members of the Clinical Research in Dementia Special Interest Group. The group is committed to networking among AGS members who are dedicated to clinical research in older adults suffering from dementia. […]
Remembering Why on Mother’s Day
My mother, Helen Paul, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in the spring of 2001. My father called me earlier in the year saying she was having trouble completing her sentences – she could not remember the words she wanted to use. I made the 40-minute trip to visit and saw for myself. We knew something was […]
Activism – With a Bang or a Blood Draw
Scientific progress can be long in human years. With each generation, young scientists stand on the shoulders of giants. Many never see the full impact of their work. Scientific research is a pay-it-forward endeavor. The March for Science, coming worldwide April 22, is significant because for the first time, many folks who may prefer to […]
Short Work-in-Progress Clip Screened at International Neuropsychological Society Symposium
Will I Be Next? was featured at an important symposium entitled “The Next Generation: A Look at Cohort Studies of People at Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease” at the 45th annual conference of the International Neuropsychological Society in New Orleans on February 3rd. Producer Therese Barry-Tanner kicked of the symposium with a short work-in-progress clip of the […]
Clinical Trials: Debunking the Myths
Clinical trials are important for scientists to find cures for diseases. However many people who may be eligible to participate are held back by misconceptions and fears. The truth is that the greater number of people who participate in studies and trials, the faster a cure can be found. The Alzheimer’s Association website lists nine […]
Thank You
We are grateful. . . for the wonderful support we’ve received every step of the way from so many – our funders and contributors, partners who’ve provided feedback and a willingness to assist going forward, those who have “Joined the Quest” on our website and our Facebook and Twitter followers – it’s all of you […]