citizensmemorial.com 7 Request our free Alzheimer’s Guide In the Introduction to What’s New in Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment by Curtis P. Schreiber, M.D., you will learn more about disease-modifying therapies. The guide provides a solid, basic understanding of the issues to consider about the new medications that can slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Visit cmhbolivar.info/ 3ylensC. Missouri Memory Center, CMH Neurology and Headache Center, and CMH Research Department staff our clinic to accurately diagnose Alzheimer’s disease earlier than before. In order to be a candidate for the new medications that can slow the progression of Alzheimer’s, the diagnosis must be proven with biomarker testing.” Kisunla is administered by intravenous infusion every four weeks. It works by reducing amyloid plaques in the brain, which are associated with Alzheimer’s disease. “The new treatments for Alzheimer’s disease open up more options than ever before for people with the earliest stages of Alzheimer’s,” Dr. Schreiber says. “Not everyone is a candidate, but for the right patient at the right stage of the disease, there are more options to consider.” To learn more about Alzheimer care at CMH, call the Missouri Memory Center at 417-328-7781 or visit citizensmemorial.com. The trial is testing whether this form of treatment will delay the progression into symptomatic stages of Alzheimer’s in people who have a positive biomarker showing that amyloid plaques are building up in the brain but have no current Alzheimer symptoms. “There would have been no advancements in Alzheimer treatment without the help of people who are willing to be part of research,” Dr. Schreiber says. “They are not just looking out for themselves but for other people in the future.” If you are interested in participating in this study, please call the CMH Research Department at 417-328-7781 or email CMHResearch@citizensmemorial .com. A research specialist will ask some questions to determine if you might qualify for the study. Free cognitive screenings The Missouri Memory Center hosts free cognitive screenings from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on the third Friday of each month. Trained staff complete the screenings in about 30 minutes. You will have your results immediately and can share them with your primary care provider. Call 417-327‑3530 to make an appointment. John Duff received his first infusion of Kisunla at the CMH Infusion Center in September.
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