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Alexander Tröster, Ph.D.
There is a growing recognition that people diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease may have cognitive impairment in addition to their physical symptoms. Another report from the Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) Symposium covers Dr. Alexander Tröster's presentation on the challenges in considering MCI in someone with Parkinson's.
Brad Boeve, MD
At autopsy, pathologists often find Lewy bodies in the brains of people who had Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). But doctors may be able to tentatively diagnose Lewy body disease in MCI patients when they're still living. Check out a summary of Dr. Brad Boeve's presentation from the Mild Cognitive Impairment Symposium for details.
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) recently launched its Alzheimer’s Prevention web site. The new site, with information on brain health, risk factors and lifestyle choices, expands the AFA’s focus on care to include caring for oneself, says Eric Hall, President and Founding CEO.
Why would an organization focused on care launch a prevention effort? If you look at the numbers and where the scientific research is, Eric says, it makes sense. “We discussed this issue with both presidential campaigns,” he says, “and told each of the candidates that if he served two terms, he could expect 2.5 million more Americans to develop Alzheimer’s during his presidency. That’s in addition to the 5.5 million who have it now. We know we don’t have the infrastructure to care for all these people.”
