Alzheimer's Discovery™ has helped hundreds of families forge a positive path after an early-stage diagnosis – by pushing pause, setting a plan and moving forward with intention.
Explore resources created based on our research, and find answers to commonly asked questions below.
Study Enrollment Closed at This Time
Our recent research study Brain Health in Alzheimer's and Other Dementias is currently closed for analysis. To find our currently enrolling studies, please go to Open Studies→
If you have questions about Alzheimer's Discovery, please email Audette Rackley or call 972.883.3405.
A COLLEGE-AGED SON'S PERSPECTIVE
On His Father's Diagnosis of Alzheimer's
Young adults face unique challenges when a close family member is diagnosed.
Sam was in college, with a younger brother still in high school, when their father received a diagnosis. His story shows how love, understanding and support can help families grow closer and stronger while they savor each day together.
Click on his picture to hear about his experience.
The scientific evidence continues to mount that it may be possible to slow, reverse or prevent Alzheimer's. Two recent science publications in 2024 offer critical new insights:
- The Lancet Commission on Dementia Care updated findings that overall, about 45% of cases of dementia are potentially preventable by addressing 14 modifiable risk factors at different stages of life.
- Dean Ornish, MD, with the Preventive Medicine Research Institute, demonstrated that intensive lifestyle changes can significantly improve cognition and function in many people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or early dementia due to Alzheimer's – which may have implications for prevention as well.
More About Alzheimer's Prevention
Our approach is unique and empowering because we ...
- Target families soon after a diagnosis
- Focus on potential rather than loss
- Communicate strategies that enhance quality of life
- Care for both the diagnosed and the care partner
- Discuss challenges in terms of brain health
Center for BrainHealth® is a research center focused on cognitive neuroscience. We are not medical, and our events, programs and content should not be construed as offering medical advice. For medical issues, please contact your doctor.