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So far Jonathan Liss has created 11 blog entries.
30 09, 2020

Improving Health Literacy

By |2022-09-26T19:21:27+00:00September 30, 2020|Alzheimer's and Dementia, Education, Health and Wellbeing|Comments Off on Improving Health Literacy

The cost of misunderstanding healthcare and how to increase education Health literacy is the ability to understand health care information and to make appropriate decisions with regard to that information. Let’s face it, very few of us completely understand what I like to call “Doctor-Speak”. You know, the complicated diagnosis that sounds like, “Sir, you’ve suffered a severe hypertensive emergency”, or the “I’m sorry ma’am, it appears your son was in diabetic ketoacidosis.” You are not alone. It is estimated that 36 percent of the [...]

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10 08, 2020

Connecting Alzheimer’s Prevention and high-intensity interval training or HIIT

By |2022-09-26T19:21:47+00:00August 10, 2020|Alzheimer's and Dementia, Health and Wellbeing|Comments Off on Connecting Alzheimer’s Prevention and high-intensity interval training or HIIT

Questioning the link between HIIT and Alzheimer's disease A trip to the gym may still be off the table for you or your family, however staying active during the COVID-19 health crisis is a sure-fire way to keep your heart and brain happy. This is especially true for those suffering from Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) or Alzheimer’s disease. While it is often believed that dietary supplements can prevent mental illness and cognitive decline, research shows that exercise, particularly high-intensity interval training, may be a more effective measure [...]

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4 05, 2020

10 Tips to Maintain a Healthy Quarantine Routine

By |2022-09-26T19:22:00+00:00May 4, 2020|Health and Wellbeing, Uncategorized|Comments Off on 10 Tips to Maintain a Healthy Quarantine Routine

What day is it again? Day 5,372,614 of sheltering in place, you may say. Since around late March or early April, chances are, you and/or your loved one have been stuck at home, unless you ventured out to scavenge for what was left of essential items at a local grocery store. The shelter in place orders across the world were enacted to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. And although Georgia has begun to reopen for some industries, Governor Brian Kemp has extended the shelter in place designation for [...]

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18 03, 2020

Caregiving During Covid

By |2022-09-26T19:22:11+00:00March 18, 2020|Caregivers, Health and Wellbeing|Comments Off on Caregiving During Covid

If you are a caregiver or family member of someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, you know by now that your loved one could be considered high risk of being susceptible to the coronavirus, COVID-19. Preventative measures such as hand washing, disinfecting and self-isolation are strongly encouraged by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) during this global health crisis. We understand that when caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia, tasks such as these could present a unique set of circumstances. Preparation, planning and awareness as sure-fire ways [...]

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17 03, 2020

Curbing Anxiety During the Covid Outbreak

By |2022-09-26T19:22:26+00:00March 17, 2020|Caregivers, Health and Wellbeing|Comments Off on Curbing Anxiety During the Covid Outbreak

Anything in excess can be too much Coronavirus. The word alone carries the fear factor of a 21st Century boogey man, but in broad daylight. Each notification or push alert with the phrase COVID-19 inches you closer to days of isolation, nationwide pandemonium and a cloud of uncertainty surrounding the infection and death rates of the global health crisis. If this gets your heart racing, anxiety is probably the cause. If this is the case, perhaps it’s time to step away from the TV or turn off [...]

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3 12, 2019

The Gift of Alzheimer’s

By |2022-09-26T19:22:39+00:00December 3, 2019|Community Outreach|Comments Off on The Gift of Alzheimer’s

For one patient, Alzheimer's has resulted in a labor of love that's spreading holiday cheer Through packing, sorting and shipping, Charles Clegg, and his wife, Carol, are taking control of their brain health this holiday season. The pair, who’ve been married for nearly five decades, recently started carving out a new venture in their lives: hand-making children’s toys.“I have 908 cars that I gave to different churches in the area,” recalled Mr. Clegg.Mr. Clegg, affectionately known as Bum, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2018 by our [...]

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12 11, 2019

Biogen’s Reversal Could Change the Course of Alzheimer’s

By |2022-09-26T19:22:52+00:00November 12, 2019|Research|Comments Off on Biogen’s Reversal Could Change the Course of Alzheimer’s

CMC on the Verge of Alzheimer’s Game-Changer Failed Alzheimer’s study could have led to disease modifying medication Pharmaceutical company, Biogen, recently revealed a plan to resurrect its experimental Alzheimer’s drug, aducanumab, months after the study’s failure and abrupt closure. Biogen began using aducanumab in 2017 to remove sticky proteins in the brain, called beta amyloid, that are linked to Alzheimer’s disease. Aducanumab (BIIB037) is a human monoclonal antibody studied for the treatment of early Alzheimer’s. Columbus Memory Center was one of the first in the world to [...]

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7 10, 2019

Columbus Memory Center gives lasting memories to children in the Valley

By |2022-09-26T19:23:04+00:00October 7, 2019|Community Outreach|Comments Off on Columbus Memory Center gives lasting memories to children in the Valley

  Center donates hand-made toys to House of Mercy’s Tears to Ears Program   Written by Tyrone McCoy Columbus Memory Center (CMC) continues wrapping its arms around the community. This time, by donating dozens of hand-made, wooden toys to House of Mercy’s Tears to Ears program for less fortunate youth. You may remember CMC sharing the story of Charles ‘Bum’ Clegg. Clegg was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2018 by CMC founder, Dr. Jonathan Liss, and soon after began drawing on his lifelong love of craftsmanship to take control [...]

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10 09, 2019

Dr. Liss Thanks Generation Study Participants

By |2022-09-26T19:23:15+00:00September 10, 2019|Research|Comments Off on Dr. Liss Thanks Generation Study Participants

Written By Tyrone McCoyThank you for participating in the Generation research program. We are saddened to share that pharmaceutical companies, Novartis, and Amgen, recently announced their decision to discontinue studies into this potential preventative Alzheimer’s disease therapy. The trial and treatment will no longer be available at Columbus Memory Center.I am certain you are disappointed, as am I. However, a team of independent scientific observers felt that potential harm could come to participants. Therefore, most of the studies have to be stopped. For those of you that received active medication, [...]

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10 09, 2019

Moving Forward after AAIC19

By |2022-09-26T19:23:24+00:00September 10, 2019|Alzheimer's and Dementia|Comments Off on Moving Forward after AAIC19

Written by Dr. Jonathan Liss As the lights dim on the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference stage in Los Angeles, the excitement of applying all that’s been learned illuminates the walkways of attendees as they make their way back to their respective homes. Throughout the week, a record number of researchers from around the world shared evermore innovative ways to detect early disease and new approaches to finding a cure. Our biggest takeaway: the march towards a cure for Alzheimer’s continues at vigorous pace. One of the key topics discussed [...]

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