The renowned Finnish Geriatric Intervention Study to Prevent Cognitive Impairment (FINGER) study showed that two years of lifestyle interventions such as diet, exercise, and cognitive training can slow cognitive decline in older at-risk people. Join us as lead scientist for this study Dr. Miia Kivipelto discusses the science behind lifestyle interventions for reducing Alzheimer’s risk. Register today: https://lnkd.in/ea9YDpxa #Alzheimers #Health #Dementia
BrightFocus Foundation
Non-profit Organizations
Clarksburg, MD 4,653 followers
Cure in Mind. Cure in Sight.
About us
BrightFocus Foundation is a nonprofit organization supporting research and providing public education to help eradicate brain and eye diseases, including Alzheimer's disease, macular degeneration, and glaucoma. We are working to save mind and sight. BrightFocus is at the forefront of brain and eye health, advancing early-stage, investigator-initiated research around the world. We also provide free educational materials to people affected by or interested in these diseases, empowering them to take action for themselves and others. They can take advantage of news and research results offered through BrightFocus websites, publications, social media, videos, podcasts, and TV and radio public service announcements. Through our toll-free phone number, 1-800-437-2423, people can speak directly with a member of our information services staff, Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm Eastern time, for support, answers to questions, and referrals. A nonprofit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of the United States, we were founded in 1973 and known until February 1, 2013 as the American Health Assistance Foundation. We chose our new name—BrightFocus Foundation—to reflect our vision of a world where everyone experiences life fully and with clarity. Read about the work of our three programs: Alzheimer's Disease Research Macular Degeneration Research National Glaucoma Research
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http://www.brightfocus.org
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- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Clarksburg, MD
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1973
- Specialties
- Alzheimer's disease, macular degeneration, glaucoma, low vision, scientific research, advocacy, health, medical research, and nonprofit
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22512 Gateway Center Drive
Clarksburg, MD 20871, US
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A non-invasive Alzheimer's therapy from Sinaptica Therapeutics, currently in Phase 2 clinical trials, shows promise to potentially slow the disease. Sinaptica Therapeutics scientific co-founder Giacomo Koch, MD, PhD, received funding from BrightFocus Foundation’s Alzheimer’s Disease Research program to enable human studies. 🔬 Explore more: https://lnkd.in/e8q84RRw #Science #Innovation #Impact
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Glaucoma can sneak up on you—but knowing if you have a family history of glaucoma could help protect your sight. This Glaucoma Awareness Month, start a conversation with your loved ones. #GlaucomaAwarenessMonth #Health #Awareness
How to Ask Family About Glaucoma History.
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Happy New Year from all of us at BrightFocus Foundation! With your support, we are helping millions of people find answers in the fight against Alzheimer's disease, macular degeneration, and glaucoma and offering hope through new treatments, diagnostics, and ultimately cures. May your new year be filled with health and happiness.
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Stargardt disease is a rare, genetic eye disorder that affects about 1 in 8,000 kids and young adults. ❓ Does Stargardt disease resemble macular degeneration? ❓Can it be treated? ❓What's the latest research? For answers to these questions and more, explore our expert Q&A with retina specialist, Christine Kay, MD! #Retina #Health #VisionLoss
Top 5 Expert Answers About Stargardt Disease
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Changes in vision, language, motor skills, or sudden behavioral shifts could be early signs of atypical Alzheimer’s disease. Don't overlook these symptoms. Read about five types of Alzheimer's that don’t start with memory loss. ⤵️
5 Types of Alzheimer's Disease That Don't Begin with Memory Loss
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Planning to visit a loved one who has Alzheimer's disease? From reducing distractions to engaging in reminiscing, discover 13 tips to help you make the most out of your time together. #Health #Holidays #Alzheimers
Visiting With Relatives Who Have Alzheimer's Disease: Some Tips for a Successful Visit
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Even though macular degeneration causes central vision loss, many people keep their peripheral vision and find ways to adapt. With some adjustments, people with macular degeneration can live independently. Learn #LowVision tips to maximize home safety and daily life activities. 🏡 ⤵️
Macular Degeneration: Home & Personal Safety
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👏 Congratulations to Dr. Diane Bovenkamp and Preeti Subramanian and the entire team of co-authors! These recommendations will guide future grant applicants and elevate the excellence of glaucoma research funded by BrightFocus Foundation.
I’m particularly proud of this consensus publication on which my BrightFocus Foundation colleague, Dr. Preeti Subramanian, Director of Vision Science Programs, and I are co-authors. This group of experts have outlined for the entire community the preferred methods and pitfalls of techniques for ex vivo studies of outflow facility and intraocular pressure in glaucoma. We will be referencing this paper in our applicant instructions for our next grant cycle (FY26), which will open in July 2025. Please take a look at this paper to familiarize yourself with the recommendations. Kudos go out to all co-authors for this collective, collegial work, including: National Glaucoma Research Scientific Review Committee members, Drs. Dan Stamer, C. Ross Ethier, Paloma Liton, PhD, FARVO, Colleen McDowell, Kate Keller, PhD, Gillian McLellan, Abbot F. Clark, Michael P. Fautsch; and many, many past and present grantees. Special, heartfelt thank you to partner Western Glaucoma Foundation, Dr. John R. Samples M.D. and the late Griffen Samples (we miss her).
Consensus Recommendations for Studies of Outflow Facility and Intraocular Pressure Regulation Using Ex Vivo Perfusion Approaches
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