Pilot Sully Sullenberger shares his greatest concern about facing Alzheimer’s disease.
Sully Sullenberger Opens Up About His Alzheimer’s Diagnosis Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger shared on Wednesday his greatest fear regarding his Alzheimer’s Disease—he believes he might be on his “last flight.” The 75-year-old pilot, known for the “Miracle on the Hudson,” spoke with ABC News about shifting his perspective following the initial “shock” and “anger” of his […]
Rebecca Luna, 49, takes part in assisted dying after struggling with Alzheimer’s.
Influencer Chooses Assisted Death Amid Alzheimer’s Battle A Canadian social media influencer, Rebecca Luna, who was struggling with Alzheimer’s disease, has chosen to end her life through assisted dying. In a heartfelt video, she shared with her followers that she was living in a body that felt neither comfortable nor safe. Luna passed away peacefully, […]
Early Alzheimer’s detection transformed our lives. Many others deserve the same.
Alzheimer’s disease is a significant concern for many Americans, especially as they see its impact on loved ones. However, five individuals who are currently living with the disease want to share their experiences to inspire hope. Thanks to early diagnoses and new anti-amyloid treatments, they feel like they’ve reclaimed parts of their lives. Their stories […]
Captain Sully from the ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ shares his early-stage Alzheimer’s diagnosis.
Chesley ‘Sully’ Sullenberger Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, the former Air Force officer and airline pilot renowned for safely landing US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River, has shared some tough news. He recently announced that he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. In a public statement, Sullenberger, 75, described the challenges he’s […]
NYC news anchor Bill Ritter shares his Alzheimer’s diagnosis and takes a break from the spotlight.
Veteran News Anchor Bill Ritter Diagnosed with Early Alzheimer’s Disease Bill Ritter, a well-known news anchor in New York, shared on Friday that he has been diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. This announcement marks the end of his over two-decade career at WABC-TV. At 76 years old, Ritter has been the anchor for the 6 […]
Psilocybin mushrooms associated with brain enhancements in Alzheimer’s patients
Recent findings indicate that women with advanced Alzheimer’s disease experienced notable enhancements in brain function after consuming mushrooms containing psilocybin. This observation comes from a case report in Frontiers in Neuroscience, revolving around an elderly woman who had been battling Alzheimer’s for nearly a decade. The individual, a Japanese American woman whose identity remains confidential, […]
Alzheimer’s patient regains speech, control, and memory with this medication
Unexpected Turnaround in Alzheimer’s Patient What an incredible experience it has been. After a decade of cognitive and functional decline, an 80-year-old woman suffering from advanced Alzheimer’s disease has exhibited remarkable signs of improvement. With just one dose of an experimental hallucinogenic compound, she found herself capable of communicating far more effectively than she had […]
Study suggests Alzheimer’s medication may lessen harm from alcohol withdrawal.
Dementia Drug Investigated for Alcohol Withdrawal Treatment Researchers from the University of Kentucky have found that certain dementia drugs could potentially help alleviate alcohol withdrawal symptoms by decreasing brain inflammation linked to addiction and relapse. The drug in question, known as MW150, targets a specific inflammatory pathway in the brain called p38α MAPK. Though still […]
Poll Results: Vast Majority of Voters Support Candidates Committed to Addressing Alzheimer’s Disease
Voter Preferences on Alzheimer’s Diagnosis and Treatment A significant number of voters, particularly in crucial swing states, expressed a desire for candidates who advocate for improving access to early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. They want to see barriers removed—specifically those related to insurance coverage that limit access to necessary diagnostic tools and treatments. Charles Sauer, […]
First non-antipsychotic medication for Alzheimer’s agitation gets FDA approval
FDA Approves First Non-Antipsychotic Treatment for Alzheimer’s Agitation The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a groundbreaking non-antipsychotic medication to treat agitation in individuals with Alzheimer’s disease. Known as Overity, the drug was initially sanctioned by the FDA in 2022 for treating adults suffering from major depressive disorder. Its recent approval expands its use […]