Alzheimer's Disease
Signs of Alzheimer's Disease
The most common cause of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder.
- Alzheimer’s disease causes the loss of brain cells resulting in significant difficulties in memory, thinking, language, social skills and problem-solving.
- Individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease may experience changes in behavior or personality.
- Symptoms develop slowly and worsen over time, becoming severe enough to interfere with activities of daily life, such as living independently, bathing, feeding oneself and dressing on one’s own.
Research is ongoing exploring both pharmacological and non-pharmacological ways to treat the behavioral and psychological symptoms that can occur with Alzheimer’s disease.
Alzheimer’s Disease Studies
People with mild to moderate symptoms of Alzheimer’s dementia are often able to participate in research that targets slowing the disease if not stopping the progress.
Volunteers should:
- Be experiencing mild to moderate memory loss symptoms
- Be between the ages of 50 and 85
- Have no recent history of cancer
- Have no unmanaged chronic conditions
Screening visits to join a clinical trial may include:
- Meeting with study staff or doctor to review the study criteria and consent
- Initial evaluations, including blood work and a physical
- Completing relevant study questionnaires
What you can expect:
- Compassionate care
- Support from our team
- Possible reimbursement for time and travel