Researchers Creating Alzheimer's Registry
By: Charlotte Ames
Updated: October 3, 2012
Researchers are launching an Alzheimer's registry to get more Americans involved in efforts to prevent the disease. Anyone over 18 years old can join the new community online.
At Banner Alzheimer's Institute, Dr. Jessica Lanbaum says, "people who join the registry really will be on the cutting edge. They'll be kept informed of the latest news and information, as well as be the first to hear whether prevention trials are open and looking for volunteers to participate."
The goal for the Alzheimer's Prevention Registry is 100,000 Americans by next year. It will focus on both experimental treatments and lifestyle changes designed to prevent alzheimer's disease.
Alzheimer's Disease is the sixth leading cause of death in this country and the only one in the top ten with no effective treatment or cure.
You can find the Alzheimer's Registry at www.endalznow.org.
At Banner Alzheimer's Institute, Dr. Jessica Lanbaum says, "people who join the registry really will be on the cutting edge. They'll be kept informed of the latest news and information, as well as be the first to hear whether prevention trials are open and looking for volunteers to participate."
The goal for the Alzheimer's Prevention Registry is 100,000 Americans by next year. It will focus on both experimental treatments and lifestyle changes designed to prevent alzheimer's disease.
Alzheimer's Disease is the sixth leading cause of death in this country and the only one in the top ten with no effective treatment or cure.
You can find the Alzheimer's Registry at www.endalznow.org.
Charlotte Ames is the area's only local Health Reporter and brings you the latest medical health news weeknights. You can catch Healthcast on WTAJ News at 5:00pm and her Health Headlines report on WTAJ News at 5:30pm.