Balancing the Art and Science of Alzheimer’s Research: Meet Louisa Thompson, PhD
With a special combination of compassionate care and scientific inquiry, she’s part of the front-line fight to end Alzheimer’s.
Facing the Future, Fighting Alzheimer’s – Together
Ray and Elaine Theriault have embarked on many journeys in their 50+ years together. Now they’re on a new quest: to help end Alzheimer’s.
What This Past President of Alzheimer’s Association RI Wants You to Know
Susan Saccoccia-Olson knows a lot about Alzheimer’s; she’s lost both of her parents to the
devastating disease. Now, she’s fighting back.
VIDEO: Memory and Aging Program Featured on WCVB’s “Chronicle”
A look inside the Memory and Aging Program at Butler Hospital and how Southern New Englanders are contributing to the mounting battle against Alzheimer’s.
Clinical Trials Aimed at Preventing Alzheimer’s to Begin at Butler Hospital’s Memory and Aging Program
The Memory and Aging Program at Butler Hospital will launch trials of two new treatments aimed at preventing Alzheimer’s in early 2020.
Groundbreaking Network Established to Study Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease
This new study is currently enrolling people aged 40 – 64 with normal memory or early onset cognitive impairment. The goal is to better understand how and why some people develop this rare form of Alzheimer’s disease.
The Memory and Aging Program at Butler Hospital is a world-wide leader in the fight against Alzheimer's. We are dedicated to developing breakthrough treatments for Alzheimer's disease through cutting-edge research into early detection and treatment.
Our research and future breakthroughs depend on the participation of people with normal memory who may be at risk for dementia and those who are already experiencing memory loss, as well as the support of committed community partners, supporters and volunteers.
Can Healthy Lifestyle Reduce Risk for Cognitive Decline?
Can healthy lifestyle changes help to protect memory and thinking in aging adults who are at risk? We’re looking for people ages 60 – 79 to participate in the U.S. POINTER study to find out.
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Time to Change Attitudes on Alzheimer’s – Neurologist with the Disease Explains Why
After spending 25 years caring for Alzheimer’s patients Dr. Daniel Gibbs developed the disease himself. He’s now been living with it for at least 13 years, and he’s on a mission to spread an important message.
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