On Thursday, July 6, Leqembi® (lecanemab – irmb), became the first beta-amyloid targeting medication for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease to receive full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The drug, from pharmaceutical companies Eisai and Biogen, received [View More]
Spring Gala Celebrating Connections At the Gala on April 27, Alzheimer’s New Jersey was pleased to recognize two leaders in the New Jersey fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Russell Rothman and Heather Rae Stafford were each presented with the [View More]
On Friday, January 6, the US Food and Drug Administration gave accelerated approval to Leqembi™ (lecanemab – irmb), a drug developed by Eisai in partnership with Biogen, for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. The drug is approved for use by [View More]
I’ve been a fan of Bruce Springsteen’s music for as long as I can remember. His “stories” have spoken to me in different ways during different periods of my life. Perhaps, that comes from living and growing up in [View More]
Recently released data from Eisai’s Phase 3 clinical trial of lecanemab shows that the drug slowed the rate of cognitive decline by 27% as compared to the placebo group in an 18-month study of participants experiencing the early stage of [View More]
Watch Alzheimer's New Jersey CEO Ken Zaentz discuss the impact of Alzheimer's on the New Jersey Morning Show
This weekend as we celebrate Father’s Day, I want to share a message with men who find themselves in the role of caregiver – particularly those in The Silent Generation (1925-1945) and The Baby Boomer Generation (1946-1964) but, this message [View More]
Mother’s Day is celebrated in over 46 countries across the globe. It’s a day to honor the unique and important contributions of the person called Mom. Motherhood is not necessarily about biology. It’s about unconditional love, strength, absolute commitment and [View More]
Actually, it’s both. While the terms "Alzheimer's disease" and "dementia" are often used interchangeably, it's important to know the difference between the two terms, especially when seeking a diagnosis for memory issues. Dementia is not one specific disease. It [View More]
These lyrics from Dan Fogelberg’s 1974 hit Part of the Plan may seem a little unusual as part of a message for the New Year but, as I was listening to the song during the holiday week on my commute [View More]
