From the desk of Rosemary Laird, MD
Founder of Navigating Aging Needs (NAN), LLC
Genes and Alzheimer’s
Despite many scientific advances in what we know about Alzheimer's disease and how it damages the brain, the reasons why some people develop it, while others are spared, is less clear. The observation that higher rates of developing Alzheimer's disease occurs in certain ethnicities and within some families has led to an understanding about the impact of genetic factors. Now a recent study is adding to our knowledge about how specific genes contribute to the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
We Have Liftoff!
As the old saying goes, “If we can put a person on the moon, why can’t we….”. And nothing is more true of that statement than research on Alzheimer’s disease. Despite decades of study and billions of dollars spent, we are still far away from knowing what causes the disease, and how to cure it. But there is hope.