Alzheimers

On Behalf of our loved ones with dementia — Who am I? I am who you want me to be… I can only be in my world where you can join me… I am no longer capable of functioning in your world… Who do I want to be? I can be who you know me to be… If I was kind…

Even though she may not remember when we visit, we want to remember her outside of the disease. — Hello, everyone! This is a continuation of my medium series to raise the awareness of Alzheimer’s and Dementia. My paternal grandmother, Wanda or “Meme” as we call her, started showing signs of the disease in August 2020, later being moved to a long term care facility in January 2022. I…

Summary — Summary Leen Kawas was ousted as Athira’s CEO on October 21, 2021 over an allegation regarding altered images in her PhD research on Dihexa. It is a common misconception that this allegation is unrelated to Athira’s ongoing programs. In fact, Dihexa (aka Fosgo-AM) is the active drug of Fosgonimeton (ATH-1017), and…

It’s 12:30 AM and my grandmother just stopped moaning and grumbling. I can finally start my day. — It’s 12:30 AM and my grandmother just stopped moaning and grumbling. I can finally start my day. My grandmother used to be the kindest woman you’ll ever meet. Her life mantra was to make sure you never lacked a thing, even if that meant she wouldn’t have enough the next…

Should I forget who I am, who you are, and all the moments in between you and me —  the empty space that makes my days —  Please do not… — Should I forget who I am, who you are, and all the moments in between you and me — the empty space that makes my days — please do not weep or feel that I am lost, broken, or alone. Do not grieve as if I’m gone. I am still here…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced marketing approval for the first diagnostic test for amyloid plaque, a key marker… — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced marketing approval for the first diagnostic test for amyloid plaque, a key marker used to detect Alzheimer’s disease. …