An Alzheimer’s vaccine may be available in our lifetime! Results from a small study have shown that people are responding positively to a Phase II trial.
The exact cause of Alzheimer’s disease is not known. As you know, it causes memory loss and cognitive decline. If you’ve ever loved someone who was suffering from this unspeakably wicked disease, you know how brutal it is. It robs a person of who they are and it breaks the hearts of their families. There is no cure… yet. But a new vaccine now entering Phase III trials looks very, very promising. Here’s what you need to know.
Facts About the Alzheimer’s Vaccine
Currently, you cannot walk into a doctor’s office and ask to get the vaccine. I want to be clear about that. However, you shouldn’t be surprised if it happens sooner than you ever hoped.
Researchers believe Alzheimer’s patients have plaques containing beta-amyloid, a sticky brain protein which forms in the brain. (You’ll forgive me if my explanation isn’t the best. Not a doctor!)
But what United Neuroscience, the folks behind the research, believes they have found is a vaccine that appears to improve brain function and reduce the protein plaque gumming up their neurons.
“We are doing better than the placebo on all these things,” said United Neuroscience CEO Mei Mei Hu to Bloomberg News. “We can’t make any claims yet, but we’re pointing in all the right directions.”
In fact, there was a small United clinical trial that showed that a whopping 96 percent of patients responded, without serious side effects, to the Alzheimer’s vaccine they call UB-311. That’s incredible! It’s a small study, but it gives me hope and it should give you hope as well. (Read more about it here.) The company is beginning Phase III studies now.
Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease
If a loved one is exhibiting these symptoms to the point that you feel concern, take them as soon as possible to see a doctor who specializes in dementia.
The very first signs of Alzheimer’s is difficulty remembering newly learned information. Don’t freak out, though. We all have problems in that area from time to time.
Read about all the other symptoms so you can get a full picture of what to look for. The information below was found on the Alzheimer’s Association website. I encourage you to visit the site to learn more.
1. Memory loss that interferes in everyday living. Asking for the same information over and over is one example.
2. Challenges in planning or problem-solving. They may have trouble following a recipe or managing bills.
3. Difficulty completing familiar tasks. One example would be forgetting how to play a game they’ve always loved.
4. Folks might be confused about the passage of time. Sometimes they forget where they are.
5. They may have difficulty reading, judging distance and determining color or contrast.
Alzheimer’s Vaccine: “This is still the beginning of the beginning.”
-Eric Reiman, Alzheimer’s researcher
6. Following or joining a conversation may be problematic. There may be trouble with their vocabulary or calling things the wrong names. Like calling wheels on a car round things, or a watch a hand clock.
7. Misplacing things and being unable to retrace their steps to find them. They often complain that their things were stolen.
8. Poor judgment and personal care. Patients may not shower as much and unfortunately, they may be swindled easily by folks after their money. (Like telemarketers.)
9. Sufferers commonly withdraw and stop doing the things they once loved to do.
10. Their moods and personalities may change. Folks may be super irritable when their plans change or they are outside their comfort zone.
In closing…
Do you love someone with Alzheimer’s? Have you ever worried about yourself? We’d love to hear your experiences and wisdom on the subject, so please join in the conversation in the comments.
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170 comments on “Everything You Need to Know About the Alzheimer’s Vaccine Studies”
My husband has  dementia  He is a shell of what he use to be I would love to have him back. I would put him in a study just to see if it works to help out research it would be great to just have part or him back
My father had it for 9 years…worst thing I ever saw someone go through.this February will be 2 years since he passed.and I’m scared as hell that I’m next..i watched a man who was a great husband, father, brother,uncle and friend slowly forget everything and turn into an empty body over a 9 year period and it was so hard on me when he passed..he taught me so much and did so much for me in life. I wish he was here for this study..i wish everyday that I could spend 1 more day with him..have 1 more day of fun and laughs and conversation..as I read the comments, I cry..i cry for me and my father and my family and I cry for all of you and I pray everyday that they find a cure..i wouldnt wish this disease on ANYONE!
My dad.
My mom died with this horrible disease! They say its hereditary. I sure hope not !
My mother had Alzheimer’s. It was very hard to deal with. The Dr. said we needed to find all the humor we could in the things that she would do are we would not be able to handle it. While we tried this and it did help somewhat, I was the youngest of 8 children, with all the others being 12 years are older than me.
Yes my dad has early onset Alzheimer’s. Right now he can’t remember short term. Looks for the coffee cups each morning, or His toothpicks. However he knows how to get to and from McDonald’s. Weird!! This disease is awful . We almost lost my Mom to a rare cancer and this is worse!Â
My mom and grandmother suffered dementia .
And my sister has concerns .
Such a horrific disease! My mother has had Alzheimer’s for 10 years now. I miss her so much, she is in her last stages of the disease. I’m sure it to late for her, as she has forgotten how to eat. Seems like you have to be in the beginning of dementia for the shot to work. I’ll keep praying for that miracle.
My mother, almost 91, has fairly quickly lost her memory. She doesn’t know my dad died 7 yrs ago. She doesn’t know where she is. And the kicker was when she asked my her name. It’s sincerely sad. I worry about losing my cognitive ability.Â
I’ve lost both parents to this disease and now have a brother at the age of 71 in a nursing home. Hope this vaccine becomes available soon, I am interested in learning more and partaking of this vaccine.Â
My mother has it. Her sister has it. Their mother had it along eith my grandmother ‘s siblings. So I am very worried and scared for myself. I would love to get the shot for my mom but definitely for me. I am 60 and afraid to retire be ause I don’t want my brain to slow down.
This would be life changing.  My family would be interested in this for my mom Linda. She has just been diagnosed and it’s progressing fast. She is 63. Please get ahold of me.Â
My mom died of Alzheimer’s in December of 2016. The last seven years she did not recognize any of us, she was no longer able to communicate. I have no doubt the personal in home care by my sister and brother in law were what kept her alive so long. Words cannot describe how devastating this disease for the individual and their family. I would love to see a vaccine for this awful disease. God bless you all affected by this disease!Â
I am very interested in being part of this study ASAP and as soon it is available!
Thank you very much for your study and research.
My precious mom is in the beginning stage of this terrible disease. Her mom passed from it a couple of years ago. This has been terrible to watch.
Wish this vaccine was available to the public my husband has alzheimers and it is so difficult watching him getting worse he is on epinutin and donacept. It’s so hard for them.
I would love my husband to try this vaccine as he has alzheimers. Would you kindly inform us as soon as this vaccine is available it would be so greatly appreciated.
My mother age 86 has dementia. Not capable of remembering recent activities but still remembers some of theevent. Difficulty in conversation. People with helping their loved one rely on doctors to help. Tendency is to over medicate them. I was able to reduce the meds to very minimal doses, then increase the dementia meds
To make a nice balance where she is calm and content. Instead of scared and depressed.
Activities, social tine with others, and proper diet. Hydration and some kind of excercise.
She is in Ventura Townhouse in a small studioapt. Has a cat. Activities and dining and easy walks around the property.
I took 1 year to get her to be happy with
her new life.
My husband was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s at the age of 63. Â My age now. Â That was seven years ago. Â He was always a workaholic and an overachiever. Â To be honest, after almost 40 years of marriage, I thought he wasn’t listening to me. Â One day, his partner called me at home, during the day. Â Hubby was having a difficult time at the office. Â We went for tests and got the results in January of 2013. Â We moved from the city upon his abrupt retirement in May. What little foresight I had told me that he could not live near his former office in a big city. Â Hubby, today, doesn’t know my name. Â He is still here at home, but nowadays, he cannot converse, must be fed most of his meals, requires help with pretty much everything at this point. Â He never asks about our adult children and doesn’t recognize them when they visit. He will sneak out, literally standing against the wall to make a run for it, so we must keep the doors locked and have tiny little bells on the bedroom door. Â Alzheimers is a wicked, evil disease and I pray this vaccination is successful.
my wife has denenia is it possiable she take the new medicine they working on
my wife has dementia is it possiable could the medicine