Mayo Clinic Florida Brain Health
Welcome
Mayo Clinic Florida promotes research and education about healthy brain aging, mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's disease (AD), and AD-related dementias (ADRD). For patients and families affected by AD or ADRD, we offer education and support programs, as well as opportunities to participate in clinical trials and research discoveries to improve our understanding and develop effective treatments for these diseases.
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About Alzheimer's
Nearly 6 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease, the most common cause of dementia in older adults. As the population of older Americans continues to grow, the number of people at risk for Alzheimer’s grows as well. In the absence of effective disease-altering therapies, as many as 14 million Americans will face the disease by the year 2050.
Mayo ADRC
The Mayo Clinic Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC) is funded by the National Institutes of Health/National Institute on Aging (NIA P30 AG062677) to improve the lives of people with Alzheimer’s disease and AD-related disorders. This is accomplished through the discovery of newer and better ways to diagnose and treat dementia, and to support those who are living with disease or providing care to loved ones with dementia.
Outreach
Our outreach activities in Jacksonville seek to raise awareness about dementia and help prepare communities to support those living with memory loss and their family caregivers. We are committed to sharing information about brain health, memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease, and related dementias with our local communities and we seek to provide opportunities for all to participate in research programs that will help find effective treatments.
Research
Research is essential for improving treatment, prevention, and the overall well-being of millions of people affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Learn how you can make a difference for yourself, your loved ones, your community, and future generations.
Contact
Please feel free to share your comments and questions with the community outreach team of the Mayo Clinic Brain Health studies team in Jacksonville, Florida.