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The Alzheimer's Disease Research Center At Mount Sinai At the ADRC, a team of experts in geriatrics diagnose diseases associated with memory disorders. They come together from such related disciplines as geriatric psychiatry and psychology, neurology, pathology and radiology to coordinate efforts to find a cure. In addition to providing diagnoses and patient care, these clinicians and neuroscientists conduct research into the causes of dementia – always looking for answers and eventual cures. The ADRC also sponsors educational programs for healthcare professionals and community groups. And perhaps most perceptively, the ADRC offers caregiver programs and support groups to those who are most deeply affected by Alzheimer’s – the family. Mount Sinai’s Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center is supported by the National Institute on Aging, a branch of the National Institutes of Health. With a goal to improve diagnosis, delay disease progression and enhance the well-being of those affected by Alzheimer’s disease, as well as study the normal aging process, it is one of the most progressive institutions in the country. The Alzheimer's Foundation Of America AFA is headquartered in New York with resource centers staffed by AFA-trained individuals throughout the United States. It is governed by a board of trustees and is supported by medical, legal and other advisory boards. As a result, AFA has established strategic partnerships with other national organizations that share similar goals. A Call To Action Although there is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease at this time, researchers are continually testing various drug therapies that will control symptoms and perhaps someday halt the progression of the disease. Currently, four drugs have been approved for the treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease: Cognex®, Aricept®, Exelon® and Reminyl®. One drug, NamendaTM has been approved for the treatment of moderate to severe Alzheimer’s. All of these drugs serve to mitigate the symptoms by slowing down the decline in mental functioning, bringing hope to so many. Between the expert diagnosticians, researchers and clinicians at Mount Sinai’s Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center and the extensive programs and support being provided by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, the answers to this mysterious affliction are on the horizon. If my family and I can help alleviate any others’ suffering, then all of our efforts will have been worthwhile. Please join us in working with Mount Sinai ADRC and AFA to find a cure within the next decade for Alzheimer’s disease.The Mann Foundation’s Annual Mann of the Year Awards Every April, The Mann Foundation hosts an event in New York City that honors the superstars from Wall Street, Real Estate, and Fashion. The Mann of the Year Awards, as they are called, in honor of founder, Jeff Mann, pay tribute to individuals who go out of their way to provide excellent service to clients as well as the community. The Mann of the Year Awards is a night for guests to dazzle in the glitz and glamour that New York has to offer. The Mann Foundation’s Annual Golf Outing Proceeds from this event benefit the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC) at Mount Sinai. With much support from friends and family The Mann Foundation believes that a cure for Alztheimer’s Disease is on the horizon.
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