Hydrocephalus Blog & Resources
Is There a Cure for My Dementia?
Today’s article in Parade Magazine, What If Grandpa Doesn’t Really Have Alzheimer’s?, plays an important role in our quest to educate the public about the form of hydrocephalus called Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus or NPH. While the condition was identified over 50 years ago, there is little research into the condition, which so far is the only known reversible form of dementia but it is often mistaken for Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s Disease.
Announcing our Hydrocephalus Association TTC Scholarship Recipients!
The Hydrocephalus Association Teens Take Charge program trains teenagers and young adults (and their siblings), who are affected by hydrocephalus, to take charge of the condition and become self-advocates with both health professionals and with their legislators.
Making Life Happen: Living Life with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus
Meet Luke Russell, a freshman at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater who plans to major in marine biology with either a second major or a minor in psychology. He has spina bifida and hydrocephalus.
Voices from Our Community: David Walters Shares his Hydrocephalus Story
David Walters was diagnosed with hydrocephalus at 2 weeks old and has had one shunt revision. He is an active teenager and member of the Hydrocephalus Association Teens Take Charge program. Read his story.
Voices from Our Community: Joyce Schwartz Spreads Her Message about Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Joyce Schwartz shares her 23 year journey of searching for a diagnosis and then treatment for Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (HA).
Voices from Our Community: Milton Newman Shares His Story of NPH
Fog is Lifted After 15 Years of Confusion and Misdiagnosis Milt Newman’s retirement was not…
Voices from Our Community: Abby Shares Her Life Experiences With Hydrocephalus!
By: Abby Wood Hi! My name is Abby. I turned 12 years old at the…
Announcing our 2012 Hydrocephalus Association Scholarship Recipients!
We are pleased to announce the 2012 Hydrocephalus Association Scholarship Recipients. The scholarship program marks…
Congress Discusses Hydrocephalus and our Military
by Paul Gross, HA Chairman of the Board of Directors Yesterday, hydrocephalus was a hot…
Hydrocephalus Association’s Resident’s Prize: Dr. Ashley G. Tian
One way the Hydrocephalus Association promotes research and leadership in hydrocephalus is through our annual Resident’s Prize.
HA Funds Research, Announces New Research Grants
HA is pleased to announce two recipients of the Hydrocephalus Association’s grant program focusing on…