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Elias Kremer (left) and Wayne Freedman will appear on June 22 at The Dupree for a benefit concert supporting Alzheimer’s research. Kremer founded NOTEWORTHE Music, which supports Emory University’s Cognitive Empowerment Program in helping individuals dealing with dementia, Alzheimer’s and cognitive challenges to lead fuller lives.
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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.
Elias Kremer (left) and Wayne Freedman will appear on June 22 at The Dupree for a benefit concert supporting Alzheimer’s research. Kremer founded NOTEWORTHE Music, which supports Emory University’s Cognitive Empowerment Program in helping individuals dealing with dementia, Alzheimer’s and cognitive challenges to lead fuller lives.
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
New testing will one day allow for much earlier treatment for Alzheimer’s disease.
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
As part of the robotic pet program, clients bring home a pet to take care of just like a real pet. The therapy can help clients who are dealing with cognitive impairment and memory loss.
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
Meryl and Richard Franco reminiscence by playing piano adjacent to one of Phyllis Franco’s magnificent bird diptychs // Photos by Howard Mendel
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
(From left) Georgia Gunter, geriatric care manager at JF&CS, and Deborah Zisholtz, director of Aviv Older Adult Services in The Netherlands.
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
Drug research for Alzheimer’s disease is only now beginning to catch up with that for other major illnesses like cancer and heart disease.
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
A vintage bright red 1964 Ford Thunderbird catches the eye at Town Square.
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
Stephanie Maya
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.
The experimental use of the hallucinogenic drug is being explored in a wide range of conditions.
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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