Every week we scour the news for the latest headlines in Alzheimer’s stories, care, treatment, and prevention. Here is this week’s biggest story for the week of July 30, 2012- August 5, 2012.
Alzheimer’s Progression Slower After the Age of 80
According to researchers at the University of California, San Diego, those who develop Alzheimer’s disease later in life will experience a less aggressive disease than those who begin to show symptoms between ages 60 and 70. As researchers learn more about the correlation between age and rate of decline, it may be a considerable factor when recruiting for clinical trials.
