Category Archives: USAgainstAlzheimer’s

What is AmazonSmile?

01 Saturday Mar 2014

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In recent years, Amazon has become my “go to” for online shopping. I almost always check there before visiting any other retailer website, and chances are, I’ll find what I want at a very competitive price. In my experience, service is outstanding and the selection can’t be beat.

Imagine my excitement when I recently learned with a few clicks, I could set up my account so that every time I shop, AmazonSmile will make a donation to a charity that is important to me! 

How Does It Work?

Each time you shop, point your browser to http://www.smile.amazon.com The selection, service, and prices are exactly the same as what you’re used to, but there’s a twist. When you shop using this URL, Amazon will donate a portion of the total sale to your favorite charitable organization. Continue reading →

Research News: SNIFF & A4

24 Monday Feb 2014

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The fine folks at USAgainstAlzheimer’s recently hosted an outstanding Activists Network call on two impending clinical trials. We had the pleasure of hearing directly from Dr. Suzanne Craft, Professor of Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine at Wake Forest.

Dr. Craft is leading the SNIFF study, which is currently enrolling participants at research centers around the country. In addition, we learned more about the A4 trial, also getting underway. If you’d like to learn more, take a look at the follow up post I wrote for the USA2 by2020 blog: Exciting News on the Research Front.

Hope for the future.

Register Now: USAgainstAlzheimer’s Activists Network Call

31 Friday Jan 2014

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Two major Alzheimer’s clinical trials will soon begin enrolling participants — the Insulin Study (also know as SNIFF) and the so-called A-4 Trial.

Join USAgainstAlzheimer’s on Thursday, February 6 from 12-1pm ET for the next Activists Network conference call to hear Dr. Suzanne Craft of Wake Forest Medical School, who is the director of the Insulin Study (SNIFF). This study will examine whether a type of insulin, when administered as a nasal spray, improves memory in adults with a mild memory impairment or mild Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Craft will explain SNIFF and answer your general trial questions, including who is eligible, study locations and how to sign up. Enrollment is scheduled to begin in the coming weeks.

To register for this call please go to: http://actions.usagainstalzheimers.org/p/salsa/web/common/public/signup?signup_page_KEY=8587.

Ginny Biggar at USAgainstAlzheimer’s can answer any questions you have. Her email is vbiggar[at]usagainstalzheimers.org.