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Living with Alzheimer's Disease

A blood test may predict the start of Alzheimer's symptoms

  • Jul 15
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What is Alzheimer's disease? Signs and symptoms to know

  • Jul 14

Capt. Sully reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis

  • Jul 14

What causes Alzheimer's and what younger people need to know

  • Jul 11

Danny Glover reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis: What to know

  • Jul 1

Bill Ritter, Sen. Andy Kim have open conversation about Alzheimer's

  • Jun 26

Mike Lawler pays tribute to Bill Ritter during speech on House floor

  • Jun 25

Bill Ritter talks to Maria Shriver about her Alzheimer's advocacy

  • Jun 21

Latest Videos

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Study shows a blood test can help identify healthy people at high risk for Alzheimer's disease

  • Jul 15
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Capt. Sully reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis

  • Jul 14
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Bill Ritter talks to Maria Shriver about her Alzheimer's advocacy

  • Jun 19
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Flu shot possibly linked to lower risk of Alzheimer's

  • Apr 13
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New Alzheimer's drug provides hope to patients and families

  • Nov 22, 2024
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CaringKind CEO talks about this year's Alzheimer's walk in Central Park

  • Oct 17, 2024
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Extra Time: Love and family intertwined with Alzheimer's disease

  • Mar 8, 2024
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New study shows link between visceral fat and Alzheimer's Disease

  • Nov 21, 2023

Latest Stories

Beloved WABC Anchor Bill Ritter steps away from the anchor desk; reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis

In his own words, Eyewitness News anchor Bill Ritter is sharing a very personal message with you: the viewers, about his Alzheimer's diagnosis.

  • Jun 16

NJ Alzheimer's Town Hall: Why Clinical Trials May Hold the Key to a Cure

A diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease brings more questions than answers, and the audience gathered at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, had plenty at the Alzheimer's Research and Awareness Town Hall today in Tenafly, NJ.

  • Jun 16

Jane Seymour, David Hyde Pierce discuss Alzheimer's advocacy ahead of CaringKind Gala

Actors Jane Seymour and David Hyde Pierce talked to Eyewitness News Anchors Bill Ritter and Mike Marza about their Alzheimer's advocacy.

  • Jun 6

Up Close: Understanding Alzheimer's disease after NJ Sen. Andy Kim opens up about father's diagnosis

Sen. Kim's father immigrated from South Korea as a young man, came here and earned a doctorate in genetics. His father's medical research included ways to fight cancer and Alzheimer's disease.

  • Dec 14, 2025

Sen. Andy Kim opens up about emotional journey after dad's Alzheimer's diagnosis

Kim's father is a Ph.D who focused on studying Alzheimer's -- and now has Alzheimer's himself.

  • Dec 9, 2025