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The dementia community gathered at San Diego Oasis at Rancho Bernardo on August 1, 2026, to have their questions answered in-person at Date with a Cure 2026 by experts working to find a cure for Alzheimer\u2019s disease and other dementias. A big thank you to Marcella Lee from CBS 8 for her incredible moderating skills and the researchers who offered their expertise: Dr. Paul Aisen, Dr. James Brewer, Dr. Hector M. Gonz\u00e1lez, and Dr. Jerold Chun. We also appreciate the support from Dr. Paulette Cazares, one of the researchers who unfortunately could not make it to the event. Read more about each of the panelists here<\/a>.<\/p>\n The researchers kicked off the event with an uplifting report on progress being made to find a cure. \u201cThese are really exciting times in Alzheimer\u2019s disease research,\u201d Dr. Paul Aisen said, \u201cMany of the panelists here have been working on this for decades and it\u2019s only in the last few years that we have seen dramatic success.\u201d<\/p>\n Key Takeaways from the Researchers<\/p>\n Medications<\/p>\n There are two FDA proved drugs that have shown to slow the disease down by up to 30%<\/p>\n Lecanemab (Leqembi) and Donanemab (Kisunla)<\/p>\n These medications are for the early stage of the disease Blood Biomarkers<\/p>\n Blood-based biomarkers are becoming highly accurate\u00a0 Make Your Brain as Resilient as Possible<\/p>\n There are things you can do to help your brain and body stay healthy and strong:<\/p>\n A good diet (mediterranean diet for example)\u00a0 Starting these habits early is important<\/p>\n Early Detection<\/p>\n Researchers now know exactly what triggers this disease on a molecular level\u00a0 Exciting Clinical Trials<\/p>\n There are currently clinical trials for all stages of the disease Consider joining APT Webstudy<\/a> to help researchers gather more data\u00a0<\/p>\n A new direction: researchers are studying the role of the mitochondria in cells<\/p>\n Women\u2019s Brain Health<\/p>\n Women have a higher prevalence of dementia compared to men and current studies are looking at other differences between genders Taking estrogen does NOT help or prevent dementia Misinformation\u00a0<\/p>\n There is a lot of misinformation on medications and \u201ccures\u201d that you should be wary of\u00a0 Thank you to all of the people who submitted their thoughtful questions. If you would like more information on any of the topics discussed during Date With A Cure 2026, watch the forum recording below or reach out to us today at\u00a0858.492.4400<\/a>\u00a0to speak with one of our\u00a0Dementia Care Coaches<\/a> who are here to help San Diego County residents and\/or those caring for someone living in San Diego County (Spanish speakers available). 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\nAll medications have risks \u2013\u00a0DON\u2019T rush into anything without first consulting your doctor\u00a0<\/p>\n
\nResearchers are discovering newer and more sensitive biomarkers\u00a0
\nData is being compiled from a longitudinal study that started in 2010 on biomarkers\u00a0
\nBlood tests are now covered by Medicare!<\/p>\n
\nExercise
\nCognitive activity (learning a new language)\u00a0
\nMaintaining social connections
\nWatching blood pressure and blood sugar\u00a0
\nGetting a good night of sleep<\/p>\n
\nBlood tests can detect the earliest changes that can indicate this disease about 15 or 20 years before symptoms start\u00a0
\nIt turns out that dementia is brewing in the brain for many years before you are aware of it\u00a0
\nAlthough we have made lots of progress, it will still take about 10 years to get to full primary prevention\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\nPrevention-focused trials are essential to learning about Alzheimer\u2019s disease and related dementias\u00a0<\/p>\n
\nUCSD is researching the connection between Alzheimer\u2019s and menopause\u00a0
\nResearchers are studying hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and dementia\u00a0<\/p>\n
\nThere is NO evidence that estrogen or progesterone treats dementia\u00a0<\/p>\n
\nUnfortunately people knowingly take advantage of vulnerable people worried about this disease
\nThere is no cure to Alzheimer\u2019s disease and related dementias
\nHeavy exposure to carbon dioxide does NOT remove amyloid proteins in the brain\u00a0
\nKetogenic diet is not a treatment\/preventative treatment for dementia\u00a0
\nCreatine, fish oil, any other supplement, or time in a sauna are NOT treatments for Alzheimer\u2019s disease and related dementias<\/p>\n