The Alzheimer’s Association Maine Chapter is inviting residents from Brunswick and surrounding communities to take part in the Midcoast Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, at the Maine Street Mall and Gazebo in Brunswick. This year’s walk has set a goal to raise $74,000 to support the Alzheimer’s Association’s mission of advancing […]
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Maine scientists researching whether eye test could lead to early detection of Alzheimer’s
The Jackson Laboratory, Northern Light Health and University of Maine are collaborating on the research.
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Free Alzheimer’s educational conference to be held in Portland next week
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is hosting the conference on June 11 at the Portland Regency.
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Kennebunk nonprofit awarded grant to help families cope with Alzheimer’s disease
Founded in Kennebunk 14 years ago, A Place to Start offers free help and guidance to families with loved ones diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
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Alzheimer’s advocate, 74, riding high after running Boston Marathon
Ralph Carmona, of Portland, who ran to raise awareness of the disease and the importance of federal research funds, finished in 4 hours, 14 minutes, 42 seconds and already is looking forward to running again next year.
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Portland man, 74, turns first Boston Marathon into a race to save Alzheimer’s research
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Up to 4 in 10 people could develop dementia after 55. What you can do to lower your risk
New research suggests that Americans’ risk for developing dementia over a lifetime may be higher than previously thought.
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Sen. Collins helps usher another Alzheimer’s bill into law
The Building Our Largest Dementia Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Reauthorization Act of 2024, which was signed into law Wednesday, renews and expands federal funding opportunities for dementia care and support.
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New laws spearheaded by Sen. Susan Collins extend funding for Alzheimer’s
The effort builds on a 2011 initiative that helped lead to new treatments for the disease.
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Locals invited to Midcoast Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Brunswick
The Alzheimer’s Association invites residents of Brunswick and surrounding communities to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Midcoast Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Maine Street Mall & Gazebo in Brunswick next Saturday, Oct. 5. The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds […]