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- 1Alzheimer's Association and Special Olympics Announce Brain Health Partnership●Alzheimer's Association and Special Olympics Launch Partnership to Expand Brain Health Resources for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
The Alzheimer's Association and Special Olympics have launched a partnership to expand brain health resources for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The collaboration aims to improve access to dementia education, screening and support for a population that has often been overlooked in brain health services. Details on funding and specific programs have not yet been announced.
- 2New Alzheimer's blood tests not ready yet, doctors caution●Breaking: Want to lower your risk of dementia? It doesn’t involve a blood test New blood tests that might predict Alzhei
New blood tests that could predict Alzheimer's disease years before symptoms appear are generating excitement among people worried about dementia. But doctors caution the tests are not yet ready for widespread use, and stress that lowering dementia risk does not depend on a blood test. Experts recommend focusing on proven prevention steps while the testing technology matures and awaits validation.