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Families should talk openly about driving and Alzheimer's disease
Driving demands quick reaction time and fast decision making - because of this, a person with Alzheimer's will eventually become unable to drive. Making decisions about when it's time to stop driving can be difficult, but dealing with the issue early on can help ease the transition. Learn more at our online Dementia and Driving Resource Center, where you can watch how four families deal with different issues related to dementia and driving.
Visit our Driving and Dementia Resource Center >>
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New Alzheimer's drug shows promise in clinical trial
In a small, preliminary study, an experimental drug called gantenerumab lowered levels of amyloid plaque in the brains of 12 people with Alzheimer's disease. Experts caution that much more research is needed before gantenerumab can be deemed safe or effective for Alzheimer's; Phase 2 clinical trials of the drug are underway. Though amyloid buildup in the brain is considered an important factor in the progression of Alzheimer's, it is still to be determined whether lowering or eliminating amyloid will result in memory and thinking benefits.
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Connect with others
An Alzheimer's Association Support Group is a safe place to learn, offer and receive helpful tips, and meet others coping with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia. Alzheimer's Association Support Groups are facilitated by trained professionals and community members.
The Association has many support groups, at various times and locations, including three new groups in the Twin Cities metro. Check to see if there is a group close to you that fits your needs.
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Contemporary Journeys Morning at the Walker Art Center
Wednesday, November 30, 10-11:30 a.m.
Exhibit toured: Graphic Design: Now in Production
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New Twin Cities office location
Effective December 1, 2011, the main office of the Alzheimer's Association Minnesota-North Dakota chapter will be at its new location:
7900 W 78th St, Ste 100
Minneapolis, MN 55439
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