Alzheimer's Disease, Dementias and Healthy Aging

November Newsletter

Guides for Living Well with Parkinson's

The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) is dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinson's disease through an aggressively funded research agenda. The Foundation's agenda focuses on building improved knowledge about the lived experience of Parkinson's disease, finding an objective test for Parkinson’s, engaging patients in research and supporting the development of new treatments. The MJFF, medical and other experts have developed a series of guides for navigating life with Parkinson's Disease. The guides cover topics including finding the right doctor, cognitive changes, traveling with Parkinson's, diet and talking about Parkinson's at work. All guides can be downloaded.

 Cutting Edge Alzheimer's Disease Research

The conventional wisdom in the field of Alzheimer’s research for more than 100 years maintained that Alzheimer’s was caused by the buildup of amyloid plaques in the brain. Alberto Espay, MD. and his colleagues at the University of Cincinnati hypothesized that plaques are simply a consequence of the levels of soluble amyloid-beta in the brain decreasing. These levels decrease due to biological, metabolic or infectious stress, which transforms the soluble protein into the abnormal amyloid plaques. Regardless of the buildup of plaques in the brain, people with higher levels of soluble amyloid-beta were cognitively normal, while those with low levels of the protein were more likely to have cognitive impairment.

2022 Statewide Listening Sessions:

Vermont Action Plan for Aging Well



We want to hear from Vermonters about what living and aging in Vermont is like for you. Join us to answer questions about what works, what doesn’t, and what you wish to have to make Vermont the best state for growing older. These events are open to the public - please share with your family, neighbors and clients. Light refreshments are provided at in-person events.

November 1^st    10 am-12 pm in Burlington at the Heineberg Community Senior Center

November 9^th    1-3 pm in Rutland at the Godnick Adult Center

November 10^th  1-3 pm at the St. Johnsbury Community Hub

November 15^th  1-3 pm at the Montpelier Senior Activity Center

November 16^th  1-3 pm at the Brattleboro Senior Center

November 17^th  6-7:30 pm Join Online  at:  bit.ly/VTaging