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Continuing to keep your brain active is crucial for battling memory loss. Read more below!

New research finds brain training exercises can reduce Alzheimer's symptoms Brain training exercises and newly approved FDA medications prove successful against the progression of Alzheimer's symptoms.

Come celebrate the grand opening of our new, second location in Ridgewood, NJ! We are excited to share that our ribbon cutting celebration will be on Tuesday Sept. 24 @ 4:30. Please see the invitation below for details and RSVP to our office.

Shoutout to HFC for continuing to host great events for those caring for people with dementia. Their free September events are out now! Sign up through their website and become part of their awesome community.

Michelle Papka, Ph.D, the president and founder of The CRCNJ, recently gave an overview of the Trailblazer-2 study design and results. She also discusses what is still needed for proper treatment and care in Alzheimer's disease. Watch her presentation below!

TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 2 - The Neurology Hub Michelle Papka, PhD, President, The Cognitive and Research Center of New Jersey, provides an overview of TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 2, a study of donanemab in participants with early Alzheimer disease, including trial results and clinical implications.

Here are 12 ways you can boost your concentration and manage factors that affect it to help you store and retrieve information more effectively:

1. Get plenty of sleep. Report any sleep disorders, such as insomnia or obstructive sleep apnea, to your physician.

2. Tell your doctor about feelings of stress, anxiety or depression. Address these and other medical conditions that can impair your concentration and memory.

3. Review your medications with your physician to determine if any might contribute to your concentration or memory problems.

4. Adhere to a heart-healthy lifestyle, including regular physical activity and a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean protein sources and low in saturated fat, added sugars and processed foods.

5. Limit your intake of caffeine. Although moderate caffeine intake can improve your focus in the short term, consuming too much can have the opposite effect.

6. Correct any vision or hearing problems, which can interfere with your ability to obtain and process new information.

7. Avoid multitasking as much as possible.

8. Engage multiple senses as you learn new information. Visualize and verbalize whatever information or stimuli you are receiving.

9. Break large pieces of information into smaller chunks. For instance, dividing a 10-digit phone number into the three-digit area code, three-digit prefix, and the remaining four digits may help you remember the number more easily.

10. Use associations to your advantage. You might use word associations or try to relate new information to something that’s already in your memory.

11. Repeat new information — such as a person’s name, instructions or a grocery list — over and over, and rehearse it later in the day and again periodically. Reread a particular paragraph or sentence so you remember it.

12. Improve your environment. Shut off the television and other electronic devices and remove sources of noise and other distractions.

Nearly everyone experiences trouble concentrating from time to time. You might worry that they’re a sign your memory is fading. Instead, you might not have concentrated well enough to store the information.

Tips for People With Dementia | Alzheimers.gov Find tips for preparing for life with dementia, including day-to-day and future planning.

Discover new ways to connect and care! 🌟 "Learning to Speak Alzheimer's" by Joanne Koenig Coste offers compassionate insights and practical strategies for navigating the challenges of Alzheimer's. 📚💙
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Two weeks ago at the AAIC conference in Philadelphia, companies shared their latest research and insights related to Alzheimer's Disease. Alzheimer's Disease Research's article below highlights some of the key findings presented at this years conference. Take a look!

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Breaking News Dispatch: Alzheimer’s International Conference | BrightFocus Foundation Alzheimer’s Disease Research, a BrightFocus Foundation program, was on the ground at the 2024 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) in Philadelphia to share insights on the latest research and foster scientific collaboration. Catch up on a few of the top headlines from AAIC.

The first person to be cured of Alzheimer's disease will be in a clinical trial! Participating in clinical research gives patients an active role in their healthcare with new, innovative treatments. Do you have questions about what it's like to participate in a trial? Call our office today at 973-850-4622 to learn more.

Clinical trials play a crucial role in advancing medical research and finding new treatments. By participating in a clinical trial, you can contribute to important scientific discoveries and potentially benefit from cutting-edge medical care.

Learn more about clinical trials: https://go.nia.nih.gov/3W9rEMY

The HOPE Study: Testing a Non-invasive, Light and Sound Stimulation Treatment for Alzheimer’s Join Cognito Therapeutics CEO, Brent Vaughan to talk about the pivotal HOPE Study, currently open for recruitment, which uses an investigational medical devi...

New research shows the ptau-217 biomarker blood test is 90% accurate in detecting Alzheimer's disease, a huge step forward in enhancing diagnostic procedures.

Alzheimer’s blood test catches 90% of early dementia cases, study finds | CNN Blood tests that can detect 90% of Alzheimer’s cases could revolutionize access to Alzheimer’s treatment, studies say.

Activities To Do With a Family Member or Friend Who Has Alzheimer’s Disease Find suggestions for activities that family members and friends can do with their loved one's with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia.

Curious how the newly FDA approved Kisunla compares to Lequembi, approved last July? Read about the similarities and differences between the medications in the great article below.

Kisunla Vs. Leqembi: The New Alzheimer’s Drugs Two breakthrough drugs, Leqembi and Kisunla, are the first to actually slow down Alzheimer's. How do they compare to each other?

Living a healthy lifestyle is so important as we age, and affects physical, mental, emotional, and cognitive health. Read up on some healthy aging tips below!

What Do We Know About Healthy Aging? We all want to maintain good health as we get older. Learn what research tells us about how to take care of our physical, mental, and cognitive health as we age.

The CRCNJ celebrates yesterday's announcement that the FDA approved Eli Lilly's Kisunla (donanemab) for the treatment of MCI and early Alzheimer's disease! This is a monumental step in the search for a cure for those affected. The CRCNJ has been involved in donanemab studies over the last 5 years, and wants to express gratitude to our patients, study partners, and staff who participated in these trials. Great news!

Lilly's Kisunla™ (donanemab-azbt) Approved by the FDA for the Treatment of Early Symptomatic Alzheimer's Disease | Eli Lilly and Company The Investor Relations website contains information about Eli Lilly and Company's business for stockholders, potential investors, and financial analysts.

Behavior changes can be common for someone with Alzheimer's disease, and can be difficult for caregivers to manage. Read below for helpful tips on how to manage these changes in your loved ones.

Six Tips to Help Manage Behavior Changes in Alzheimer's Disease Alzheimer's disease is a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and often changes a person's behavior. This video covers common types...

Behind every scientific breakthrough there are unknown heroes! Clinical trial volunteers offer hope in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Studies need all kinds of participants including healthy volunteers, people with dementia, caregivers, and from diverse groups. Would you like to join them? Find a study for you: https://go.nia.nih.gov/3yhVabf

Last week, the FDA advisory panel recommended the approval of Eli Lilly's donanemab after a public hearing. This drug is effective in removing amyloid protein in Alzheimer's disease, and it's approval would mark significant progress in the research community! The CRCNJ founder, Dr. Michelle Papka, spoke at last week's hearing. Her comments were captured in the USA today article below.

FDA panel makes the call on much-anticipated Alzheimer's drug donanemab An FDA advisory panel endorsed the experimental Alzheimer's drug donanemab that studies showed slowed early stages of the fatal mind-robbing disease.

Memory screenings are important to monitor our cognition as we age, and The CRCNJ offers no-cost memory screenings to those over 50 years old. Interested in starting the conversation about your brain health? Call us now! 973-850-4622

Let's work together to cultivate a culture of understanding and empathy for every individual impacted by Alzheimer’s.

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Healthy aging helps fight off memory loss. Read more about what you can do now to help your future brain health!

What Do We Know About Healthy Aging? We all want to maintain good health as we get older. Learn what research tells us about how to take care of our physical, mental, and cognitive health as we age.

Some of the CRCNJ staff recently traveled to Orlando, FL for an investigator meeting for the Altitude-AD study! It is always helpful to speak with other sites and members from the sponsor as we start up a new trial.

Are you looking to share your AD journey to help others? Voices of Alzheimer's makes that possible.

Have you or a loved one been affected by Alzheimer's? Share your story with us anonymously at www.voicesofad.com. Your personal experience can make a profound difference in the lives of others.

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Experiencing memory loss? Call for more information: 973-850-4622

Voices of Alzheimer's is thrilled to announce that we're launching "Alzheimer's Voices," our very own podcast!

Stay tuned for insightful discussions and inspiring stories on Alzheimer's and related topics.

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Stop by the JCC MetroWest in West Orange, NJ TODAY from 10am-2pm for their Power of the Mind event! The CRCNJ staff will be happy to answer your questions regarding clinical trials for memory loss!

At every phase of the journey, memory matters! Call The CRCNJ at 973-850-4622 to see if you may qualify for this new clinical trial.