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FDA approves 1st non-antipsychotic medication for agitation in Alzheimer’s disease

Friday, May 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the drug Auvelity this week for the treatment of agitation in adults with Alzheimer's dementia.The extended-release tablet is the first FDA-approved medication for this condition that is not an anti-psychotic.Anti-psychotics carry serious risks including... Read More.

Groundbreaking robotic surgery, Alzheimer’s blood test: 7 of the biggest medical breakthroughs in 2025

Tuesday, December 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- From robotic surgery performed 7,000 miles away to the first blood test to help diagnose Alzheimer's disease, 2025 has been a year full of medical breakthroughs.Scientists discovered a brain implant to give some patients back their independence, prevented others from needing... Read More.

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Promising new breakthrough against Alzheimer’s could get the go ahead

Tuesday, June 11 by Rick Walker

A panel of the FDA has approved a new drug from Eli Lilly that could slow the cognitive decline due to Alzheimer's.This could set the stage for the treatment to be approved for people with mild dementia caused by the disease. The panel agreed that... Read More.

Drug to possibly precent Alzheimer’s discovered by UAMS researchers

Tuesday, February 6 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — A potential new drug to prevent Alzheimer’s disease in people with the so-called Alzheimer’s gene has been discovered by a University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) research team led by Sue Griffin, Ph.D. . An estimated 50-65% of people with... Read More.

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Kirsten Dickins, Executive Director of the Alzheimers Association was on Sunrise Deltaplex with Rick Walker

Thursday, September 7 by Alex Bivens

Fall is fast approaching and so is the season for Walk To End Alzheimers events across the state. The Central AR walk in Little Rock is on November 4th and Kirstin Dickins, the state Executive Director of the Alzheimers Association was a guest of... Read More.

Alzheimers and Dementia Advocacy Day on the horizon

Thursday, January 26 by Staff

With promising new drugs to fight Alzheimers and Dementia on the horizon, this year's Advocacy Day in Little Rock takes on added significants. David Cook, the Senior Public Policy Manager for the state chapter joined Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex to talk about the event. Past... Read More.

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5th annual and final Walk to End Alzheimers takes place Nov. 5th

Thursday, October 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

The fifth and final Walk To End Alzheimers in the state will be on November 5th in the Capitol City. Kirsten Dickins with the Arkansas Alzheimers Association was a guest on Sunrise Deltaplex and told Rick Walker about the upcoming event. Dickins discussed how the numbers of... Read More.

Carly Dethlefs discusses Alzheimers Awareness Month

Monday, June 20 by Staff

June 21st is the Summer Solstice, also called the longest day of the year. On that day, people around the country are taking part in fundraising activities to raise money for the Alzheimers Association. June is also Alzheimers Awareness Month and Carly Dethlefs joined Rick... Read More.

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Broyles Foundation to provide resources for Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

Thursday, June 9 by Staff

June is Alzheimer's Awareness month and as caregivers struggle to deal with the daily pressures of trying to make the best life possible for their loved one's dealing with the tragic disease, one organization has been helping out for two decades. The Broyles Foundation was... Read More.

Stories tagged with: alzheimers

FDA approves 1st non-antipsychotic medication for agitation in Alzheimer’s disease

Groundbreaking robotic surgery, Alzheimer’s blood test: 7 of the biggest medical breakthroughs in 2025

Promising new breakthrough against Alzheimer’s could get the go ahead

Drug to possibly precent Alzheimer’s discovered by UAMS researchers

Kirsten Dickins, Executive Director of the Alzheimers Association was on Sunrise Deltaplex with Rick Walker

Alzheimers and Dementia Advocacy Day on the horizon

5th annual and final Walk to End Alzheimers takes place Nov. 5th

Carly Dethlefs discusses Alzheimers Awareness Month

Broyles Foundation to provide resources for Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

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