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First 50 names of 2023

Our long-time supporter and intrepid driver, the indomitable Nick Galante, applied the new names to our Porsche 992 GT3 Cup at Daytona.

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UCLA gets $138,500 thanks to you!

Founder Phil Frengs was proud to present a big check to UCLA’s Alzheimer’s and Dementia Program, driving the Tribute Car on its last official trip.

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The big reveal!

Our 2023 Porsche GT3 Cup was unveiled at 1 Daytona to the delight of attending fans!

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What factors increase someone’s risk for Alzheimer’s disease? A Q&A with Dr. Joseph C. Masdeu

At Houston Methodist Hospital, Dr. Joe Masdeu directs the Nantz National Alzheimer Center, a world-renowned center that treats thousands of patients each year. He’s passionate about treating diseases of the brain, and is continually inspired by his patients. We sat down with Dr. Masdeu to ask him some of your most pressing questions about Alzheimer’s disease and its prospective cure.

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Dr. Reuben on “Is There a Cure for Alzheimer’s Disease?” and Other Pressing Questions

When a family member receives an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, so many questions arise from “Is there a cure for Alzheimer’s disease” to “Can I care for my loved one at home?” UCLA’s Dr. David Reuben talks with us about these issues and more.

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Struggling to Communicate With Someone Who Has Alzheimer’s? Try These Expert Tips

Understanding how to communicate with someone who has Alzheimer’s disease can be challenging. Even when we do our best to look after our loved one’s well-being, moments of miscommunication can arise that further complications. Misunderstandings happen; what matters most is how we navigate them.  When it comes to communicating with […]

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Our National Tour for a Cure for Alzheimer’s Kicks Off!

Phil Frengs — our intrepid founder — heads out across America for the third time in the fight against Alzheimer’s. This year’s On the Road Again III: The National Tour for a Cure for Alzheimer’s began with a trip over the Rockies and will continue across the US. Phil’s tour […]

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How to Navigate an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease and the most common form of dementia, with the CDC detailing that 5.8 million Americans are diagnosed with the condition. Living with Alzheimer’s, and caring for those with the disease, is very difficult and stressful, especially if you are ill-prepared. It is important to stay well-informed of […]

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On the Road Again to UCLA

Last week Founder Phil Frengs capped off the first leg of On the Road Again II: The Ultimate Tour for a Cure with a visit to our friends at UCLA’s Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Program, where he presented them with a check for $40,250. Dr. David Reuben, who heads the program, […]

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Want to start a non-profit? Here are 5 tips

Phil Frengs, the founder of Racing to End Alzheimer’s was featured in an interview with Authority Magazine as part of their thought leadership series. Here’s an excerpt.   “What are 5 things a person should know before starting a nonprofit?”   It’s mentally consuming. Once you get the idea, there […]

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The Pricing of Alzheimer’s Medication: Is it fair?

There is another side to the FDA’s decision on Monday to approve a new Alzheimer’s medication. The cost. More than six million Americans with Alzheimer’s will be eligible to take the drug, which will be sold under the brand name Aduhelm and must be given as a monthly intravenous infusion. […]

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Early detection remains the best treatment of Alzheimer’s

As soon as she noticed the small signs that her husband’s memory was slipping, Carolyn and John Perrygo were sitting in a doctor’s office, charting a path forward. “We weren’t going to put our head in the sand on this,” says Carolyn. More than a century after it was first […]

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Sleep as a predictor of Alzheimer’s disease

What would you do if you knew how long you had until Alzheimer’s set in? Neuroscientists Matthew Walker and Joseph Winer have found a way to estimate, with some degree of accuracy, a time frame for when Alzheimer’s is most likely to strike in a person’s lifetime. “We have found […]

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Is High Blood Pressure a Factor in Dementia?

MRI scans may detect early signs of brain damage caused by high blood pressure, say researchers. Damage that can potentially cause strokes that are suspected of contributing to Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Vascular risk factors are thought to be a primary cause of dementia — experts call […]

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touching poem from a supporter

Jim Hatcher was an early supporter of Racing to End Alzheimer’s. Last season he wrote a poem that means so much to so many that we’ve decided to post it here so more of you can enjoy it. If you’ve been close to someone who’s been affected by Alzheimer’s — […]