https://www.alzadvocate.org/blog daily 0.75 2021-11-29 https://www.alzadvocate.org/blog/mystory monthly 0.5 2021-02-28 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f4bdea4bd15340a6855e798/t/603b5c2adac1fa5637e65216/1614502977634/paper-cranes-in-japan-4D8MJ6Z.jpg Blog - My Story https://www.alzadvocate.org/blog/signs-and-symptoms monthly 0.5 2021-01-21 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f4bdea4bd15340a6855e798/t/6009269ecba3a07c2d044e0a/1611212488427/signs+and+symptoms+post.png Blog - Signs and Symptoms https://www.alzadvocate.org/blog/physical-activity monthly 0.5 2021-02-28 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f4bdea4bd15340a6855e798/t/60092f382f394c3b759efd58/1611214669130/physical+activity+post.png Blog - Physical Activity https://www.alzadvocate.org/blog/wrinkle-graphic-novel-review monthly 0.5 2021-11-29 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f4bdea4bd15340a6855e798/t/61a41b707803d639add14c97/1638144884690/61ahh5hNC0L.jpg Blog - Wrinkles: Graphic Novel Review - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.alzadvocate.org/about daily 0.75 2021-05-15 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f4bdea4bd15340a6855e798/t/6009644599e3d1619ce0face/1621052675710/7405c68a-9501-4303-9c0f-508b7b39afab-smallScale_100320_006BVH_1500.jpg About Ken Griffey Jr. Statue during Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Seattle, WA https://www.alzadvocate.org/contact daily 0.75 2021-02-28 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f4bdea4bd15340a6855e798/t/600969f603bf651671e0ea12/1611229750912/Copy_of_Copy_of_DSC_0082.jpg Contact - Walk to End Alzheimer’s The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is an annual fundraising event organized by the Alzheimer’s Association. On the website alz.org, you can find walks near you to support the cause. Last year, I was a team leader for Seattle’s Walk on October 3, 2020. For more information, visit: https://act.alz.org/site/TR?fr_id=13724&pg=personal&px=17798547 https://www.alzadvocate.org/home daily 1.0 2021-02-28 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f4bdea4bd15340a6855e798/t/6003d4552b33087440807e8f/1610868453528/purple-flowers-HAGPEJ4.jpg Home - My Story. Do you know anyone who has Alzheimer’s Disease? This is my story. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f4bdea4bd15340a6855e798/t/6003d598076d375c0133ed40/1614443490272/magnetic-resonance-imaging-PGDWRGZ.jpg Home - The Cure for Alzheimer’s Disease. Although there is no easy cure for Alzheimer’s Disease, recent studies have shown dramatic improvement in cognitive function and offers hope in delaying the symptoms of this disease. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f4bdea4bd15340a6855e798/t/6003d65f34e5f8212734fd7e/1614482489969/ Home - Biology of Alzheimer’s Disease Alzheimer’s Disease develops through complex mechanisms that ultimately leads to inflammation and build up of amyloid proteins that wrap around the nerve cells. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f4bdea4bd15340a6855e798/t/6003d9699cabb86c70d86ef0/1614485795560/Fidget%2BAprons%2BJan%2B2021.jpg Home - Fidget Aprons for Dementia Care We created colorful fidget aprons and delivered them to hospices in the United States to help patients maintain a healthier daily routine. https://www.alzadvocate.org/latest-news daily 0.75 2021-02-28 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f4bdea4bd15340a6855e798/t/6003de514f994d4e7368b278/1611210721970/doctor-holding-a-blood-test-tube-XZV8G64.jpg Latest News - New Blood Test for Alzheimer’s Scientists have developed a new blood test (C2N) to measure Amyloid-beta buildup to help detect and potentially show response to treatment. https://www.alzadvocate.org/new-blood-test-for-alzheimers daily 0.75 2021-01-21 https://www.alzadvocate.org/faqs daily 0.75 2021-01-21 https://www.alzadvocate.org/figet-aprons daily 0.75 2021-05-15 https://www.alzadvocate.org/cure-for-az daily 0.75 2021-02-28 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f4bdea4bd15340a6855e798/t/603a7305f34f6a4fbea428f1/1614443425107/disease-cure-concept-medical-flat-lay-green-backgr-9RW2XC5.jpg Cure for AZ - The Cure for Alzheimer’s There is currently no easy cure for Alzheimer’s Disease (AZ) such as a single drug or well-established treatment protocol. However, recent evidence suggests that changing one’s lifestyle may slow down the progress of AZ, especially when caught early. One of the most interesting methods was developed by Dr. Dale Bredesen (apollohealthco.com) who is an expert in Alzheimer’s memory loss and who has 2 protocols: PreCODE (for prevention) and ReCODE (for reversal) which addresses 36 factors (quite a complex method) that have shown promise in many patients (see The End of Alzheimer’s book by Dr. Dale Bredesen). The theory is that simultaneous treatment of 36 factors is necessary to stop AZ because leaving out a single item may be deleterious to the successful protocol. The Bredeson’s Protocol has critics including Joanna Hellmuth, MD, of the UCSF Memory and Aging Center (see editorial in the Lancet Neurology, published in May 2020) who state that the research has not been accurately documented in peer-reviewed journals. Reading Dr. Bredesen’s book and following the protocol through private channels may still be beneficial. Nevertheless, lifestyle changes may have significant benefit in retarding the progression of AZ. It is possible that in the future, the addition of multiple medications to block specific biological pathways may also improve the outcome. Most likely, the combination of family/friends support with active engagement, lifestyle changes including moderate physical and mental exercises, dietary supplements, reduction of stress, and multiple targeted medications would help to convert this illness into a slowly progressing chronic illness. Citations Alzheimer's Association. “Treatments.” Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia, Alzheimer's Association, 2021, www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/treatments. Apollo Health. “Hope through Science.” Apollo Health, Apollo Health, 22 Feb. 2021, www.apollohealthco.com/. The End of Alzheimer's: The First Program to Prevent and Reverse Cognitive Decline, Paperback book – July 21, 2020, by Dale Bredesen. Publisher : Avery; 1st edition (July 21, 2020). Paperback : 320 pages, ISBN-10 : 0735216215, ISBN-13 : 978-0735216211. Leigh, Suzanne. “Pricey Protocol Not Proven to Prevent or Reverse Alzheimer's, Says UCSF Neurologist.” Pricey Protocol Not Proven to Prevent or Reverse Alzheimer's, Says UCSF Neurologist | UC San Francisco, The Regents of The University of California, 10 Feb. 2021, www.ucsf.edu/news/2020/05/417431/pricey-protocol-not-proven-prevent-or-reverse-alzheimers-says-ucsf-neurologist. https://www.alzadvocate.org/biology-of-az daily 0.75 2021-02-28 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f4bdea4bd15340a6855e798/t/603b16cd95e5346643b92d08/1614485309453/abstract-imune-system-PWJ6W7Y.jpg Biology of AZ Complex interactions of abnormal proteins are found in AZ. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f4bdea4bd15340a6855e798/t/603b1241d432a3307f341a44/1614485342153/dna-molecule-structure-PPXF77N.jpg Biology of AZ DNA mutations are seen in AZ. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f4bdea4bd15340a6855e798/t/603b10f7e06ce403c2a985b3/1614483863323/microscope-close-up-shot-in-the-laboratory-4CQND6P.jpg Biology of AZ Using a microscope to evaluate the AZ brain.