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Alzheimer’s disease
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AJT Connects Pianists to Appear in Concert
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
Elias Kremer and Wayne Freedman will perform in the L’dor V’dor: From Key to Key concert to benefit cognitive and brain health.
May 28, 2025, 7:31 pm
AJT Connects Pianists to Appear in Concert
Elias Kremer and Wayne Freedman will perform in the L’dor V’dor: From Key to Key concert to benefit cognitive and brain health.
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
September 11, 2024, 10:26 am
New Alzheimer’s Research Promises Cheap, Easy Test
Blood tests for those in the early stages of the disease could someday be as common as one for cholesterol.
By
Bob Bahr
July 19, 2024, 10:32 am
Robotic Pets Offer ‘Purr-fect’ Memory Care
The Robotic Pets program, offered through Aviv Older Adult Services at JF&CS, incorporates pet “ownership” and music for therapeutic memory care.
By
Sasha Heller
September 27, 2023, 3:36 pm
Chai Style Art: Franco’s Legacy Takes Flight
A visual exploration of Phyllis Franco shows her love of life, nature, ecology, and family.
By
Marcia Caller Jaffe
May 11, 2023, 4:52 pm
JF&CS Aging Specialists Bring Netherlands’ Lessons
Deborah Zisholtz and Georgia Gunter traveled to The Netherlands to learn about the latest in caring for adults with dementia.
By
Compiled by AJT staff
January 11, 2023, 12:17 pm
New Alzheimer’s Drug Gets FDA Approval
The drug, Leqembi, has shown some success in treating those who are in the early development stage of the disease.
By
Bob Bahr
November 16, 2022, 3:16 pm
Dementia and Alzheimer’s is Focus of New Senior Center
Town Square uses reminiscence therapy to slow progression of disease.
By
Jan Jaben-Eilon
August 11, 2022, 12:47 pm
Obituary: Stephanie Maya
Stephanie Maya, 54, died on July 20, after fighting chronic late-stage Lyme disease for 17 years.
May 11, 2022, 2:38 pm
A Psychedelic Head Trip May Be in Your Medical Future
Medical researchers are seriously exploring the use of psychedelic mushrooms for a wide range of physical and mental ailments.
By
Bob Bahr
July 28, 2021, 5:07 pm
Obituary: Marvin Allen Rachelefsky
Dr. Marvin Allen Rachelefsky, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle passed away July 24, 2021, age of 72 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
July 28, 2021, 5:06 pm
Obituary: Alexander Everett Rudnitsky
Alexander Everett Rudnitsky, 90, of Alpharetta, aka Al Rudy and lovingly known as “Big Al,” “Big Pop,” and “Rudy,” passed away peacefully July 10, 2021.
July 14, 2021, 3:05 pm
Controversial New Alzheimer’s Drug Approved
Aduhelm is the first Alzheimer’s medication to slow the disease, but how the FDA approved the drug and its cost are the target of newly announced congressional hearings
By
Bob Bahr
April 20, 2021, 12:03 pm
Obituary: Carolyn Goldstein Brody
Carolyn (Goldstein) Brody, 88, of Peachtree Corners, passed away peacefully due to complications related to Alzheimer’s disease with family at her side.
February 11, 2021, 11:22 am
Obituary: Carole Gloria Katz
Carole Gloria Katz, age 79, of Atlanta, died peacefully Jan. 18, 2021, following a seven-year battle with Alzheimer’s.
January 27, 2021, 1:04 pm
Obituary: Myron David Wolf
Myron David Wolf (Marty to almost everyone he knew and loved), age 82, passed away Jan. 17, 2021, due to conditions caused by Alzheimer’s disease.
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