Heroes & Pioneers
CrossFitting for A Cure: How One Woman Is Turning Fear Into Action in The Fight Against Alzheimer’s
Tracie Kurczy-Lussier of Auburn, MA isn’t just dedicated to keeping fit through CrossFit – she’s also using it to be a warrior in the fight to end Alzheimer’s.
Caregiver Martha Langer on Positivity, Participation and Hope
Martha and her mother have been involved in the ENGAGE clinical study since 2015. The experience has given her special insights – as well as hope and perspective – in her role as caregiver to a loved one with Alzheimer’s.
Volunteer Ernest Labbe: Why I’m A Member of the “Swab Squad”
“My volunteerism is based on my dad teaching me that we should all work to leave this place a little better. It does not matter your situation, there is always something that can be done to make a positive difference…”
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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