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Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating form of dementia that causes memory, thinking and behavior problems. It is believed two different proteins – Aβ (amyloid beta) and tau – are the primary contributors to its pathology. Misfolded Aβ builds up to form plaques between nerve cells in the brain. Tangles of twisted tau fibrils spread from […]

Saturday, on World Alzheimer’s Day, we at Prothena joined Alzheimer’s Disease International to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and challenge the stigma of this disease and other dementias. We recently shared the story of LuPita, currently living with dementia. Today, we are honored to help Phil tell his story. In another powerful tale, Phil underscores […]

Earlier this year, we heard advice for people living with AL amyloidosis from an AL amyloidosis patient herself, Linda. Today, we continue to elevate firsthand perspectives of people directly impacted by this rare disease. Hear from Donna, a wife and mother, and caregiver to her husband Mike who is living with AL amyloidosis. She describes […]