The Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research
A majority of our funding goes to the Fisher Center Lab at The Rockefeller University that was under the direction of the late Nobel laureate Dr. Paul Greengard, which is now under the interim leadership of Dr. Marc Flajolet. The Center has provided researchers around the globe with a conceptual framework for understanding the disease process and continues to be at the forefront of one day finding a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. The late Dr. Greengard collaborated with scientists nationally and internationally to investigate the latest, most promising research available. The collaborations will continue in his absence.
EDUCATION AND AWARENESS programs
ALZinfo.org
The Foundation’s national comprehensive Alzheimer’s Information Program, the heart of which is the Foundation’s website, www.ALZinfo.org continues to spearhead efforts to increase awareness of and education about Alzheimer’s disease to the general public. The website provides in-depth information on the most current research studies, treatments, and disease management approaches. It incorporates the latest in scientific and social research with a unique Resource Locator feature for locating appropriate services in local areas. Visitors can find doctors, nurses, disease centers, elder law attorneys, geriatric caregivers, home health agencies, Medicare information, aging agencies and more. The website is complemented by a 1-800-ALZINFO phone system that provides the same services to those who do not have access to the internet.
Preserving Your Memory®: The Magazine of Health & Hope
Preserving Your Memory® magazine is a quarterly publication with a circulation of 100,000 copies per issue. To get the most out of our nationally distributed magazine, we distribute to a targeted a combination of high-prescribing Alzheimer’s disease doctor’s office waiting rooms. Through this method of distribution Preserving Your Memory® magazine can reach over 1.2 million Americans per quarter. Subscriptions information is available here.
Preserving Your Memory® received a Bronze Award in the “Health Promotion/Disease prevention Information – Magazine” category at the 2008 National Health Information Awards. Other bronze winners in our division were the major national magazine Fitness and Parents.
The magazine addresses the concerns of readers who may not currently be affected by the disease. Preserving Your Memory® magazine provides these readers with information about Alzheimer’s and how to take the necessary steps to prepare adequately if they or a loved one fall victim to the disease.
The magazine has proven to be an excellent platform to educate the public about the need, both financially and legally, to pre-plan and set certain protocols in place. Articles on health proxies, living wills, powers of attorney and long-term health care insurance have been included in each issue to reach as broad an audience as possible. Also, our editorial content is reviewed by the scientific staff at The Rockefeller University for accuracy and reliability. The studies and findings help readers make informed decisions about drugs treatment, care options, the present state of Alzheimer’s research today, and what positive steps they can take to both enhance their cognitive function and better prepare for successful aging. Features have included Maria Shriver, Rachael Ray, Leeza Gibbons, Hector Elizondo and more.
Preserving Your Memory® magazine is published in partnership with Krames.
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Right now, becoming a free participant in the ALZinfo.org community also entitles you to:
- Email alerts about new features
- Content updates
- Breaking news and special events
- Advance notice of special chat events with leading experts in Alzheimer’s care and research.
- Invitations to educational programs that we develop with our partners, such as Internet support groups or community workshops on topics related to Alzheimer’s disease.
