New Alzheimer’s Drug: What Doctors Want You to Know About Aduhelm How does the new treatment work, and why is it controversial?

Here’s what patients and their caregivers should know. After the FDA approved a controversial new Alzheimer’s drug, doctors have been fielding lots of questions about it from patients and their caregivers. The drug, called Aduhelm and made by Biogen, removes amyloid, a sticky substance in the brain that is a defining feature of Alzheimer’s disease. But some doctors say it’s unclear whether removing amyloid will actually slow the progression of the disease. Clinical trials yielded mixed results. On Thursday, Biogen […]

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The Basics in Planning for Elderly Parents

The Basics in Planning for  Elderly Parents The last members of the Baby Boom generation are caught in a difficult and unprecedented time.  Our parents or other relatives are living longer, accumulating more, and sometimes needed care while we are still caring for our children.  While the emotional, psychological and scheduling issues can be overwhelming, having the proper legal documents in order will allow for a smooth transition and avoid the confusion and expense that […]

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