Alzheimers

The number of New Yorkers living with Alzheimer's disease is expected to increase by 15% in the next few years. A new facility in Syracuse aims to improve care and treatment in a different setting.

Local Alzheimer’s researchers and advocates for people with the disease are hailing the approval of a new drug as ‘hopeful’ and ‘a victory.’ Cathy James…

A clinical research firm in Syracuse will be part of a nationwide study on Alzheimer’s. The research will be looking at two hallmarks for the disease…

Researchers at SUNY Upstate Medical University are testing to see if nicotine patches can improve memory for those at risk of dementia. The Memory…

SUNY Upstate Medical University is finally set to begin a $158 million construction project. Officials broke ground Monday on the site of the soon-to-be…

An innovative art therapy program for Central New York seniors with memory loss is getting a boost to expand its reach. The Alzheimer's Foundation of…

Central New York advocates for Alzheimer’s disease research say a new study showing a link with blood sugar offers more insight into brain function.…

A new report from the Alzheimer’s Association finds that New York makes more than $5 billion in Medicaid payments treating the disease. That’s more than…

A new report from the Alzheimer’s Association indicates that Central New Yorker’s are feeling the impacts of the disease more than they may realize. The…

This week on Science on the Radio Dr. Marvin Druger addresses the issue of Alzheimer's Disease. You'll found out how the disease was originally…