early-onset alzheimer's Archives - TPR: The Public's Radio

June Ward (right) — pictured with her sisters Susie Gilliam (center) and Karen Douthitt (left) — carries a rare gene mutation that virtually guarantees she will get Alzheimer’s in the next few years. She is part of a network of more than 200 families with these kinds of gene mutations who have volunteered as research subjects over the past two decades.

NPR

These families help researchers find Alzheimer’s treatments. Their network is at risk

by Jon Hamilton May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

Families with rare gene mutations that cause Alzheimer’s in middle age are giving scientists a unique window on the disease, and a quick way to test potential treatments.

Paula Baille leads the group of Sharon Hannamaker, Joe Edwards, Barb Edwards, and Murray Small in a playing of the bells.

NPR

Memory cafes offer camaraderie and fun for people with dementia — and their caregivers

by Lydia McFarlane May 31, 2025May 31, 2025

‘Memory cafes’ are small social gatherings for individuals with dementia — and their caregivers, too. As public health funding shrinks, memory cafes are cheap to run and can offer measurable benefits.

NPR

His genes forecast Alzheimer’s. His brain had other plans.

by Jon Hamilton February 12, 2025February 12, 2025

Doug Whitney was supposed to develop Alzheimer’s by 50. Now scientists are trying to understand why his brain remains healthy at 75.

{{ index + 1 }}
{{ track.track_title }} {{ track.track_artist }} {{ track.album_title }} {{ track.length }}

{{list.tracks[currentTrack].track_title}}{{list.tracks[currentTrack].track_artist && typeof sonaar_music.option.show_artist_name != 'undefined' ? ' ' + sonaar_music.option.artist_separator + ' ' + list.tracks[currentTrack].track_artist:''}}

{{classes.speedRate}}X