Heading into #ISCM2026, we are excited to share that our review is now out in @alzdemjournals.bsky.social! We synthesize evidence across several fields of neuroscience to present a lifespan staging model of basal forebrain cholinergic neuronal (BFCN) vulnerability doi.org/10.1002/alz.... (1/4)

Submit your research to #DADM Special Issue! 2nd Edition: Real-World Evidence on Amyloid-Targeting Treatments: Early Data on Clinical Implementation, Safety, and Efficacy ⏰Deadline: Oct. 31, 2026 alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/hub/journal/... Guest Editor: @suzanneeschindler.bsky.social

Recently, @alzassociation.bsky.social released the 2026 Facts and Figures Special Report. This report examines Americans' views on brain health, the habits they link to it, their current practices, and how they want to receive support. Report: alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

NEW: The @alzassociation.bsky.social 2026 Alzheimer's disease (AD) Facts and Figures report estimates that 7.4 million Americans 65 and older are living with AD Check out the full report published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia! #AlzResearch Report: alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

How do prodromal symptoms of dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB) fits into recently proposed criteria? In #DADM, retrospective cohort analysis of mild cognitive impairment with LB was most common with non-cognitive features identified in prodrome. alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

What are patient perspectives on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to synthesize data for cognitive impairment detection? Key findings in #BSEA highlight the need for clinician training on AI-driven approaches in clinical practice. Full: alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

New in #DADM: How can routinely collected health data help identify dementia? The use of machine learning and inclusion of longitudinal “timestamped” health data enable models to capture trajectories and improve clinical prediction. #AlzSky alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

Innovation alone won't change patient outcomes — implementation will. The May @alzdemjournals.bsky.social WDC Update captures expert insight on moving Alzheimer's biomarkers from breakthrough to bedside, chaired by Dr. Fiona Carragher of the Alzheimer's Society. Learn more: bit.ly/4uugfYc

A&D: Behavior & Socioeconomics of Aging #BSEA First Special Issue! Examining the Interface Between Structural & Individual Determinants of Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, and Other Dementias Across Africa, Asia, & Latin America ⏰Oct. 31, 2026 alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/hub/journal/...

Novel insights into Alzheimer’s disease through the study of individuals with Down syndrome special collection in A&D! Collaborative research topics include clinical expression, public health, and biomarkers! #AlzResearch Full collection: alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/toc/10.1...

#DADM CALL FOR PAPERS! Novel multi-omic Diagnostic and Analytical approaches for ADRD ⏰Deadline: Aug. 8, 2026 This special issue aims to improve diagnostic accuracy, disease subtypes, refine prognostic model and support clinical decisions. alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/hub/journal/...

Dementia science investigators & researchers: submit your brain health related manuscripts & bring your voice to this accelerating topic in dementia science. Visit the new @alzdemjournals.bsky.social brain health section to learn how you can contribute your work: bit.ly/4u8WKEf

Alzheimer's & Dementia journal family is excited to announce the new Brain Health section to A&D: Behavior and Socioeconomics of Aging, led by Dr. Yen Ying Lim! This section emphasizes translatable science that advances real-world impact! Read: alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/hub/journal/...

How can olfactory function impact gray matter volume (GMV) in the brain? New research in #TRCI demonstrate 6 months of computerized olfactory adaptive training in those with MCI is associated with improved cognition and retention of GMV alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

Alzheimer’s research is expanding & diversifying. Today’s pipeline: • 192 clinical trials • 158 drugs • More focus on inflammation, tau + other pathways A basis for optimism as researchers target disease from multiple angles. Published in @alzdemjournals.bsky.social. Analysis: bit.ly/4n96jR9.

The April WDC update is now published in @alzdemjournals.bsky.social — reflections from the 2026 AD/PD Conference on advances in prevention, biomarkers and treatment, and the persistent gap between scientific progress, public understanding and clinical practice. Read it: bit.ly/3Pefweg

Research in #BSEA examined whether Advance care planning (ACP) can alleviate goal-discordant end-of-life (EOL) care in ADRD Retrospective analyses demonstrate ACP is linked to ⬇️EOL spending and a shift from inpatient to outpatient ADRD care alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

How does ApoE4 genotype influence anatomy, memory, and clinical syndrome across race & ethnoracial groups? New findings in #DADM demonstrates ApoE4 influence does differ based on ethnoracial groups. Additional biomarker research is needed. alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

Research in #TRCI aims to understand the relationship between plasma p-tau181 levels & cognitive/physical performance in older adults Results show individuals with⬆️plasma p-tau181 levels had⬆️cognitive + physical deterioration over 2-year period alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

#DADM CALL FOR PAPERS! 2nd Edition: Real-World Evidence on Amyloid-Targeting Treatments: Early Data on Clinical Implementation, Safety, and Efficacy Submit research on real-world evidence in Amyloid-targeting treatments ⏰Deadline: Oct 31, 2026 alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/hub/journal/...

Insights on bridging dementia research & policy now in #BSEA! @istaart.bsky.social Health Policy PIA held an expert discussion with researchers, clinicians & advocates identifying key themes: translation, impact and equity in dementia care alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

Read highlights from USC Schaeffer scientists @zisspolicyusc.bsky.social and Andrea Gilmore-Bykovskyi in the A&D Special Collection: Advancing Dementia Care and Caregiving Science in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) #AlzSky schaeffer.usc.edu/research/sch...

Insights from #AAIC25 Satellite Symposium in Peru now in A&D! Experts convened by the @alzassociation.bsky.social, Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health, & GBHI Fellows share emerging approaches to advance dementia research, prevention & care across Latin America #AlzSky bit.ly/4cimeHN

Submit your research to #BSEA today!

Explore the latest issue of #TRCI for key takeaways from the spring 2025 @alzassociation.bsky.social Research Roundtable on advances in biomarkers, prevention & treatment approaches before cognitive symptoms. #AlzSky Learn More: alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

📢A&D CALL FOR PAPERS! Spotlight on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias research in South Asia Enhance understanding of the diverse characteristics, ethnic variability, and complexity of ADRD! ⏰Deadline: June 30, 2026 alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/hub/journal/...

New in #BSEA: Is an at-home based mind-body group intervention feasible in older adults? A randomized control 6-week online study integrating music, dance, and mindfulness yielded high adherence & safety of the intervention in older adults alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

Our March update is now published in @alzdemjournals.bsky.social. Ageing populations, effective treatments, and persistent access gaps — the update examines the two interconnected challenges that will define dementia policy for decades to come. bit.ly/3NBUWE1

What is the impact of incremental dietary changes on cognitive health? New research in #DADM:⬆️adherence to a MIND diet and⬇️intake of ultra processed foods, especially sugar-sweetened beverages, may reduce the risk of cognitive impairment Full: alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

New in #TRCI: How does multicomponent physical-activity induce measurable brain changes across AD continuum? 🧠Exercise increases resting-state functional connectivity in early AD 🧠Connectivity gains aligned with an active 6-month training phase alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

Don't miss out on all the amazing #AlzResearch at #AAIC26!

How can low cognitive function and poor health literacy affect dementia incidence? In a longitudinal Japanese cohort, low health literacy & low cognitive function were identified as possible independent risk factors for dementia #BSEA alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

How can you stay up-to-date with new publications and issues released in Alzheimer's & Dementia (A&D)? ✨Sign up for A&D email alerts for information on new articles and issue table of contents!✨ Go to A&D home page: alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/1552... and sign-up (right column) 📩

How is α-synuclein (αS) in Alzheimer’s Disease clinically significant? (🧵1/3) #AlzResearch New in A&D, prospective evaluation in MCI/mild dementia investigating: 🧠Biomarkers 🧠Cognition/olfactory/rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder (RBD) alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

What are the effects of progressive resistance training (PRT) on cognitive function in adults with subcortical vascular cognitive impairment (SVCI)? New in A&D! PRT may have a small beneficial effect on cognitive function in SVCI #AlzSky alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

What is the relationship between cholinergic decline in relation to hippocampal atrophy & Downs Syndrome with Alzheimer’s Disease (DSAD)? Out in A&D, the first longitudinal assessment of cholinergic basal forebrain and hippocampal volume in DSAD! alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

Systematic review in #DADM examines studies focused on African populations revealing: ⬇️CSF & plasma Aβ42/Aβ40 and p-tau181 levels ⬇️Tau PET despite similar dementia severity across ancestries Highlighting need to recalibrate biomarker thresholds alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

Our latest work, with Mika Kivimaki's lab, now online @alzdemjournals.bsky.social: we used single-cell and GWAS data to uncover genes in peripheral blood immune cells associated with Alzheimer’s disease. doi.org/10.1002/alz.... @broadinstitute @MGHMolBio @MGBResearchNews #Alzheimers

How does semaglutide impact early-stage symptomatic Alzheimer's disease? Evoke + global, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, placebo-controlled phase 3 studies aim to answer this question. Baseline characteristics out in #TRCI alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

New meta-synthesis in #BSEA describes a 3-stage model of engagement with dementia social care services among minority ethnic communities Model components include rejection, conditional acceptance, and acceptance of social care services alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

New #DADM Special Collection: Sensory Changes in Preclinical, Prodromal, and Clinical Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias special collection! 11 original research articles on: 🧠 Sensory Changes in ADRD 🧠 Novel Biomarkers alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/toc/10.1...

What is the relationship between health status and social determinants with hospitalization among American Indian & Alaska Native (AI/AN) adults with Alzheimer's disease? Research in #BSEA explores Medicare data from 16,000+ AI/AN adults (🧵1/2) alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

The field of Alzheimer’s research is entering a new era focused on identifying risk and intervening earlier. Spring 2025 @alzassociation.bsky.social Research Roundtable discussion on biomarkers, prevention & treatment approaches is out in A&D: #TRCI! Read more: doi.org/10.1002/trc2...

The rise of “brain health” is opening doors with policymakers, but it also raises questions. This month’s WDC update in @alzdemjournals.bsky.social captures global perspectives on how the framing can reach new audiences while keeping the needs of dementia at the centre: bit.ly/40dSOVz

Earlier detection of AD is advancing. A recent @alzassociation.bsky.social Research Roundtable explored how biomarkers, emerging therapies & health system readiness could support identifying & addressing Alzheimer’s before symptoms begin: www.alz.org/news/2026/ne... @alzdemjournals.bsky.social #TRCI

How does progressive resistance training (PRT) impact those with subcortical vascular cognitive impairment (SVCI)? Resistance exercise may slow down cognitive decline in those with vascular cognitive impairment, especially females #AlzResearch alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

How do blood-based biomarkers associate depressive symptoms and Alzheimer’s disease risk? #AlzSky Key Details: 🩸11,947 non-demented adults ≥ 70 years 🩸Higher glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) was associated with higher depressive symptoms alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

🫀What is the relationship between adult cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and dementia risk? 🫀 Newly published research in #DADM demonstrate high CRF is longitudinally associated with a lower risk of late-onset dementia (🧵1/2) Full Article: alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

How does early-adulthood diabetes and/or hypertension predict neurodegeneration? New research in #BSEA demonstrates cardiometabolic conditions shape neurological health outcomes before old age across racial/ethnic groups (🧵1/2) Article: alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

What are stigmas related to Alzheimer's disease in the US? New research in #DADM: 🧠National study of dementia stigma with representative US sample 🧠Mislabeling normal aging as dementia was common 🧠Contact with dementia did not reduce stigma alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...