Great Strides in Research

28 Monday Jan 2013

Posted by Ann Napoletan in A Place for Mom, Advocacy and Awareness, ALZ Assn - National, ALZ Assn Central Ohio, Genetic Testing, Helpful Resources, Research, Washington

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While we would all love nothing more than for a cure to be found tomorrow, we should realize that ALZ research really has come a long way in recent years. An informative article from A Place For Mom discusses some of the newest techniques being used for early detection. From brain imaging and genetic markers to examining proteins in blood and cerebrospinal fluid, researchers are making progress every single day.

These advances underscore the importance of supporting organizations like the Alzheimer’s Association as they work to increase awareness and raise research dollars. Another critical part of the equation, of course, is reaching out to your legislators to stress the urgency of this issue.

Not sure who your Senate and House representatives are? Click a link to find your reps: —> U.S. Senate or U.S. House

And don’t forget to read the latest on ALZ detection: Early Detection Alzheimer’s Tests: What’s New?

Blue…

27 Sunday Jan 2013

Posted by Ann Napoletan in Blogging, Grieving, Ruminations

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Feeling a little edgy and blue. Can’t put my finger on it, but being uninspired seems to go hand in hand with whatever it is. Had a hard time coming up with something for Caregivers for tomorrow. I hate feeling like this… Must remember: This too shall pass.

OSU Medical Center – Leading the Way!!

24 Thursday Jan 2013

Posted by Ann Napoletan in OSU Wexner Medical Center, Research

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When I posted a piece regarding MIT’s recent update on brain pacemaker studies in the U.S., I had no idea that so much was going on right in my back yard! I’m pleased and proud to hear that not only is The Ohio State University doing great work in this area, but they were the first to perform this procedure on an Alzheimer’s patient in the States.

According to this January 22nd article:

“During a five-hour surgery last October at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Kathy Sanford became the first Alzheimer’s patient in the United States to have a pacemaker implanted in her brain.”

Source: http://medicalcenter.osu.edu/mediaroom/releases/Pages/Ohio-State-Implants-First-Brain-Pacemaker-To-Treat-Alzheimer’s.aspx