Paving the Way: Groundbreaking Alzheimer's Research at the Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation
Thanks to our community's generous spirit and unwavering support, the Foundation has funded ground-breaking new research that aims to detect Alzheimer's disease decades before symptoms usually show. The overwhelming response to our Christmas appeal, and the contributions received during our recent sold-out International Women's Day event, have allowed us to fund this pioneering research led by distinguished speech pathologist Associate Professor Lyn Goldberg.
Over the next year, the research team will examine how Alzheimer's disease may be detected earlier by looking at a person’s tongue strength. Participants will undergo assessments to measure their tongue strength and their ability to rapidly repeat a series of syllables. These findings will then be compared against a control group who have no cognitive concerns. Through this careful examination of individuals worried about their memory and thinking capabilities, the team aspires to create a non-invasive, affordable, and easily accessible test, that could identify Alzheimer's risk well before traditional symptoms emerge.
Thanks to everyone who donated to this project. Together you are helping to make strides in Alzheimer's research, offering promise and potential to families affected by this heartbreaking condition.
Please consider donating today to ensure we can continue funding vital research projects like this one. Donate online or call our office at (03) 6166 1319 to contribute. Together, we can shape a healthier future.
