Alzheimer Disease

Flu, pneumonia vaccines linked to reduced risk of Alzheimer's International investigators, clinicians and care researchers gathered virtually this week for the Alzheimer's Association International Conference® 2020 (AAIC®) to discuss the latest studies, theories and discoveries that will help bring the world closer to breakthroughs in dementia science. Studies presented at AAIC suggest flu and pneumonia vaccinations — especially multiple vaccinations over time — are associated with a lower risk of Alzheimer's in later life.

Studies show blood tests for Alzheimer's might be on the horizon Multiple studies reported at AAIC showed advances in blood tests for abnormal versions of the Alzheimer's-related protein tau. A blood test has the potential to make diagnosis simpler, more affordable and widely available.

New study announced to understand impact of COVID-19 on the brain The COVID-19 pandemic continues to create additional challenges for people living with Alzheimer's and all dementia, their families and caregivers. At AAIC, the Alzheimer's Association announced a new research study to globally track and understand the long-term impact of the novel coronavirus on the brain.