Formal education and complex work may help withstand onset of Alzheimer's disease

Having trouble viewing this message? You may view it as a web page. You may also view e-news archives. To prevent mailbox filters from deleting your Alzheimer's Association email communications, please add alzheimers_enews@alz.org to your address book. July 27, 2016 Forward this email >> 24/7 Helpline: 800.272.3900 Formal education and complex work may help withstand onset of Alzheimer’s disease At the Alzheimer's Association International Conference® 2016 (AAIC®), taking place in Toronto, Canada, this week, more than 5,000 investigators, clinicians and care providers from 70 countries gathered to share the latest study results, theories and discoveries. New research presented at AAIC 2016 reports that people whose work requires complex thinking and/or activities are better able to withstand the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. Results suggest that working with people, rather than data or physical things, contributed the most to the protective effect. New concept, checklist could support earlier Alzheimer’s diagnosis Researchers at AAIC 2016 introduced a new condition or patient status called mild behavioral impairment (MBI) that may be a forerunner of neurodegeneration and progression to mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia. They also proposed a new MBI checklist (MBI-C) designed to be administered by physicians that looks at five categories of behavioral symptoms and may eventually help clinicians capture behavioral changes that signal the beginnings of neurodegeneration. Online Tools Alzheimer's Navigator Caregiver Stress Check ALZConnected Your Local Community Greater Iowa Chapter     Longtime Alzheimer’s advocates honored with Jerome H. Stone Philanthropy Award The Alzheimer’s Association presented its Jerome H. Stone Philanthropy Award for Alzheimer’s Research to Jerre and Mary Joy Stead, chairs of the Banner Alzheimer’s Foundation in Phoenix, during AAIC 2016’s opening session. The annual award honors individuals and organizations that have had significant impact on the global Alzheimer’s research field through their philanthropy. The Steads have been instrumental in raising $40 million to support groundbreaking Alzheimer’s research, including the first-ever prevention drug trials. Your donations and support make a difference. More Resources:  Stages of Alzheimer's  |  Behaviors  |  Coping Strategies  |  Care Training The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Alzheimer's Association National Office 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 © 2016 Alzheimer's Association. All rights reserved. www.alz.org | 800.272.3900 To change your email preferences click here.