Ralph Carmona, of Portland, who ran to raise awareness of the disease and the importance of federal research funds, finished in 4 hours, 14 minutes, 42 seconds and already is looking forward to running again next year.
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Sen. Collins helps usher another Alzheimer’s bill into law
The Building Our Largest Dementia Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Reauthorization Act of 2024, which was signed into law Wednesday, renews and expands federal funding opportunities for dementia care and support.
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Portland man takes part in drug trial giving new hope in fight against Alzheimer’s disease
Ralph Carmona participated in a clinical research trial for Leqembi, a new Alzheimer’s drug that he believes stopped his symptoms from progressing.
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Controversial new Alzheimer’s drug gives patients in Maine hope
The treatment developed by Biogen could slow its progression, but health professionals and researchers are divided on whether the FDA was right to approve it.
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Maine delegation united on bill to help veterans with early-stage dementia
The measure, which is on its way to President Trump to be signed into law, would relax eligibility rules that have stopped some veterans from receiving care at state-run veterans homes.
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Walk to End Alzhemier’s set for Saturday in Lewiston
Registration will begin at 8 a.m. followed at 9 by the opening ceremony. The walk will get under way at 9:30 a.m.
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Alzheimer’s disease threatens an aging Maine
With the number of Mainers with Alzheimer’s rising rapidly, research at The Jackson Lab and beyond is crucial to slowing its impact on families and taxpayers.
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Bridge Club to hold benefit event, ‘The Longest Day’
The Oxford Hills Duplicate Bridge Club will sponsor three bridge games on June 21 to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association.
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Communicating with Alzheimer's disease sufferers is topic of lecture
BETHEL — A program on how to communicate with those who have Alzheimer’s disease will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, at the West Parish Congregational Church. It is sponsored by To Your Health of the Western Mountains Senior College. Peter Baker, licensed clinical social worker and program director for the Maine […]