Letter: Let's thank Alzheimer's volunteers

Letter: Let's thank Alzheimer's volunteers

During National Volunteer Week (April 20-26), the Alzheimer’s Association Nebraska Chapter is proud to honor local volunteers making a difference in the fight against Alzheimer’s and all other dementia.

Dana Lietzau letter: Support needed for Alzheimer's research

This past September, I lost my mother to Alzheimer's disease. It was a heart-wrenching experience that I know far too many families across Minnesota and the country are familiar with. Alzheimer's is a relentless, degenerative disease that affects not only those who are diagnosed but also their families and loved ones. As I reflect on the painful journey my family went through, I am reminded of the crucial need for further research into this deva…

Letter: Increase funding for finding cure for Alzheimer's disease

To the editor: This past September, I lost my mother to Alzheimer's disease. It was a heart-wrenching experience that I know far too many families across Minnesota and the country are familiar with. Alzheimer's is a relentless, degenerative disease that affects not only those who are diagnosed but also their families and loved ones. As I reflect on the painful journey my family went through, I am reminded of the crucial need for further research…

Celebrating Innovation in MS Research With the John Dystel Prize: Bruce Bebo, PhD

The executive vice president of research at the National MS Society talked about how the award continues to honor transformative multiple sclerosis research and inspire the next generation of investigators. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

Kentucky invests $300,000 in space research to find cures for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and multiple sclerosis

The National Stem Cell Foundation, which is based in Louisville, has been awarded a $3.1 million grant from NASA to continue research on brain cell behavior in space as a way to find treatments and cures for neurogenerative conditions, and…