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June is Brain & Alzheimer’s Awareness month and we wanted to take a moment to recognize the importance of bringing awareness to the community about what we can do and how you can help.

The Alzheimer’s Association estimates there will be an estimated 12.7 million people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease by 2050. Currently, we have 6.1 million diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and that number is steadily climbing. Early detection and prevention are vital in making sure we have new and better treatment and detection options.

At Headlands Research, we have the opportunity to bring some of the latest and cutting-edge clinical research trials to our communities. With these clinical trials we are looking at new imaging, blood tests, saliva, memory assessments, and new medications to see if we can stop the progression, detect the disease earlier, and possibly even treat Alzheimer’s disease.

Like we saw with the Covid-19 pandemic, Alzheimer’s disease does not discriminate. We need everyone to be part of this fight. That means

Importance of Alzheimer’s Disease Clinical Research every gender, race, and ethnicity. But with healthcare disparities making it difficult for certain communities to get dementia care, we need more advocates for clinical research trials. These same communities are under-represented as participants in clinical research trials but that is what we are aiming to stop. Our focus is not only on fighting Alzheimer’s disease, but on diversity and ensuring that new devices and treatments represent our entire population. Here is where you can help! If you have been noticing a memory decline, have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, or if you want to check on your brain health, give us a call. We all want a world free from Alzheimer’s disease. Join the fight because you never know you may end up helping.~ Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Michelle Montone, CMP, a Marketing Manager with Headlands Research and may be reached at 407705-3471 or by email at michelle. montone@headlandsresearch.com, www.headlandsresearchorlando.com. See ad on page 47.