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Lynne Joy Alpern
January 14, 2026, 10:49 am
Obituary: Lynne Joy Alpern
Lynne Joy Alpern, age 81, of Houston, Texas, and Atlanta, Ga., died Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025.
A fat-soluble form of thiamine may hold some promise for early victims of Alzheimer’s Disease.
July 30, 2025, 10:36 am
Vitamin B1 May Help Alzheimer’s Patients
A five-year, $45 million research grant from the National Institutes of Health will fund investigating whether the vitamin has potential for Alzheimer’s patients.
By Bob Bahr
The new FDA approved test for Alzheimer’s disease may be particularly helpful in diagnosing patients in the early stages of the illness.
July 16, 2025, 11:12 am
FDA Approves First Blood Test for Alzheimer’s
The new test may help to discover the disease at an earlier stage and make testing more routine and less costly.
By Bob Bahr
January 15, 2025, 11:38 am
Obituary: Zhenia (Emily) Greszes
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, aunt, sister, and everyone’s “Mama,” Zhenia (Emily) Greszes passed away on Dec. 27, 2024, on the second night of Hanukkah at the age 101 years old.
December 11, 2024, 2:02 pm
Obituary: Arline Natalie Berman
Arline Natalie Berman, 83 of Atlanta, Ga., passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024 from complications due to Alzheimer’s.
Shaindle Schmuckler
October 30, 2024, 11:04 am
A Heartfelt Message from Kootz
Shaindle shares a poem written by Kootz for her Zaidie.
By Shaindle Schmuckler
Kremer (left) partnered with Emory University’s Cognitive Empowerment Program to reach a larger audience with his music therapy // Photo Credit: Micah Parness
August 7, 2024, 11:26 am
Jewish Teen Brings Music to Memory Impaired
Elias Kremer, a rising senior at The Galloway School, has launched NOTEWORTHE Music as a way to share his love of music with those who are dealing with cognitive impairment.
By Sasha Heller
“Collected Works of Phyllis Alterman Franco” is available as are prints and originals.
August 7, 2024, 10:55 am
Franco’s Book is Brimming with Beauty & Emotion
Daughter Rebecca Franco Chalmers traveled to document her mother’s art resulting in a 305-page coffee table book.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Dr. Yona Royak-Czesler grew up in Moldava, trained in Israel, and currently conducts Alzheimer’s Research at Emory University.
March 13, 2024, 12:34 pm
Royak Aims to Tackle Alzheimer’s via Vaccine
Working with mice, Yona Royak strives to develop a gene therapy vaccine to prevent toxic protein accumulation in the brain.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Elisabeth Ruth Jonas
November 16, 2023, 12:50 pm
Obituary: Elisabeth Ruth Jonas
Elisabeth Ruth Jonas (1955-2023) passed peacefully in her home on Friday, Nov. 3 after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease with the support of her loving and attentive caregivers.
Caroline Anne Blumenthal
October 26, 2023, 3:07 pm
Obituary: Caroline Anne Blumenthal
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of beloved Caroline Blumenthal, who left this world on Oct. 23, 2023, at the age of 94.5 years old.
Brian Shulman poses with a variety of robotic pets designed for low maintenance and company for seniors.
October 25, 2023, 4:11 pm
Purple Hatz and Robotic Cats Mean Senior Fun
Brian Shulman rolls out pet robotics, board games and fun for seniors.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
August 10, 2023, 2:13 pm
Obituary: Hazel Berman Karp
Hazel Berman Karp, 94, died peacefully on Aug. 1, 2023, after suffering from Alzheimer’s for many years.
August 10, 2023, 1:51 pm
Obituary: Claire Allen D’Agostino
Claire Allen D’Agostino was born Aug. 15, 1945, in Moultrie, Ga., and passed away after a battle with Alzheimer’s on July 28, 2023, just shy of her 78th birthday.
There is no cure for autism, nor is there even an accepted test for it.
June 28, 2023, 10:45 am
Israeli Researchers Score Autism Research Breakthrough
Hebrew University team, led by Dr. Haitham Amal, believes that nitric oxide levels influence the development of autism.
By Bob Bahr
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