Neurological Associates of Albany: The cutting edge of Alzheimer's research

2. Understanding Alzheimers: ● Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurological condition associated clinically with increasing difficulties with recent memory and recall, difficulties with thinking and changes in behavior. Pathologically there is a gradual reduction in function of the gray matter of the brain, associated with later actual loss of gray matter and thinning of the brain itself. ● Over the past few decades we have developed several medicines which have been effective in stabilizing the memory and cognitive loss, associated with Alzheimer's disease, however, gradual progression does continue and currently available medications cannot "cure this disease".

3. Alzheimer's Treatment and Prevention: Dr. Holub's Research Office is moving forward in the development of potential new treatments for Alzheimer's disease. Regular exercise, which may include cleaning house, doing yard work or regular gym activities. While cardiac level exercise may be beneficial, it is not required to benefit cognitive functioning. Regular activities at the home are helpful in and of themselves. Keeping the left language brain busy with activities that the individual might enjoy, such as word games, crossword puzzles, Sudoku, reading. Even if patients enjoy seeing movies, they are encouraged to talk about the movies with others to stimulate their memory and cognition. Socialization. It is important to remain socially active and engage wherever and whenever one can in settings that the individual enjoys. Even when recent memory and recall are diminished and the patient may not even recall a recent social event, the lingering well being that the social event engendered will often last for weeks. A low fat, low cholesterol, preferably Mediterranean diet is recommended. This is equivalent to a healthy cardiac diet and, in fact, neurologists will often use the phrase "what is good for the heart is good for the brain". 1. 2. 3. 4.

4. Clinical research at Neurological Associates of Albany, P.C. (NAA) ● NAA has been involved in clinical research for over 30 years. Our practice has conducted over 125 successful clinical trials and has played a significant role in the investigation of all four drugs currently approved by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. At NAA we believe our dedication and commitment to clinical trials allows us to provide you, our patients, with the most cutting-edge technology and most effective treatments presently available. We believe our patients deserve access to ground breaking new treatments and discoveries in Alzheimer's disease. Participating in research proffers the advantage of knowing about treatment options before those options are available to the general public. ● ● ●

5. Neurological Associates of Albany To Contact Alzheimer’s Doctor Albany, Visit: www.neurologicalassociatesofalbany.com Call: (518) 449-2662 Address: 760 Madison Avenue, Albany, NY 12208