How can texting help fight Alzheimer's? Brainworks, led by Dr. Karen Lincoln, is the first study of its kind, using daily, tailored texting to boost knowledge about Alzheimer’s and to change views toward clinical trials among African-Americans. Stephanie Monroe, Executive Director, AfricanAmericansAgainstAlzheimer's, talks with Karen Lincoln, PhD, Director, Hartford Center of Excellence in Geriatric Social Work; Associate Professor, School of Social Work; and Founder, Advocates for African American Elders, University of Southern California.

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How can I find out about Alzheimer's clinical trials and whether I qualify? What is it like to be in a trial? Hear from a Harvard Alzheimer's researcher, two clinical trial participants, and a decision-tool developer on these and other questions.

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Dr. Richard Isaacson founded the Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic at the NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, where he’s leading a study examining Alzheimer’s in women, seeking brain changes that occur long before symptoms do. He is joined by UsAgainstAlzheimer's board member Karen Segal, who is participating in this study.

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The guest on UsAgainstAlzheimer’s December Alzheimer’s Talks was Lakelyn Hogan, a gerontologist and caregiver advocate at Home Instead, which provides in-home elder care services including Alzheimer's/dementia care, respite care and senior companionship. The holidays are a time to get together and celebrate with family—but it can be challenging when someone you love has Alzheimer’s disease. It can also raise questions or concerns when you notice changes in an older relative. Lakelyn spoke with UsAgainstAlzheimer’s to share some terrific, practical suggestions to make the holidays more enjoyable for someone with Alzheimer’s and for the whole family, as well as potential Alzheimer’s/dementia signs to watch for when visiting an older relative. 

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