{"id":716,"date":"2026-02-05T08:25:45","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T13:25:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.narfe.org\/chapter2265\/?p=716"},"modified":"2026-02-05T08:25:45","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T13:25:45","slug":"alzheimers-blood-based-biomarker-tests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.narfe.org\/chapter2265\/2026\/02\/05\/alzheimers-blood-based-biomarker-tests\/","title":{"rendered":"Alzheimer\u2019s Blood-Based Biomarker Tests"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-718 alignright img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.narfe.org\/chapter2265\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/113\/2026\/02\/alzheimers-track-3224-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.narfe.org\/chapter2265\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/113\/2026\/02\/alzheimers-track-3224-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.narfe.org\/chapter2265\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/113\/2026\/02\/alzheimers-track-3224-768x613.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.narfe.org\/chapter2265\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/113\/2026\/02\/alzheimers-track-3224.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> RICHMOND, Va. \u2014 Roger Harris was one of the more than 2,700 people who took part in the Walk to End Alzheimer\u2019s Saturday at Richmond\u2019s City Stadium, November 2025.<\/p>\n<p>The grandfather credited his family\u2019s support for much of his strength after he was diagnosed with the disease five years ago. \u201cIt\u2019s been a little hard because things don\u2019t come to mind quickly,\u201d Harris acknowledged. \u201cI generally find the words, but it takes a while. There are some words that do not come, and I can\u2019t talk real fast. But I have to slow up \u2014 and think about what I\u2019m going to say.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Harris is undergoing medical transfusions to help try to slow the progression of the disease, which has no cure. \u201cThis medicine that they have given me seems to help a lot, but we\u2019ve got a long way to go,\u201d he said. Harris, who shared his story on stage at the Alzheimer\u2019s Association Walk, believes the group\u2019s work is critical to care, support, and research that could lead to a cure.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is amazing,\u201d Harris said. \u201cWhat they have put together here is incredible.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<strong>\u201cStay in charge and don\u2019t let it get you!\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Details of His Story:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Family Connection:<\/strong>\u00a0Roger has a deep family history with the disease; both his\u00a0<strong>father and grandfather<\/strong>\u00a0suffered from Alzheimer\u2019s.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Treatment Journey:<\/strong>\u00a0He is currently enrolled in a clinical trial involving\u00a0<strong>biweekly infusions of medication<\/strong>\u00a0(transfusions). He credits these treatments with slowing the progression of his disease, stating that without them, he would likely be \u201cat home in bed\u201d.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Blood Tests &amp; Advocacy:<\/strong>\u00a0During his speech, he highlighted the importance of early detection and the promise of new\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alz.org\/news\/2025\/fda-clears-blood-test-alzheimers-diagnosis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>blood-based biomarker tests\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>that are becoming a reality for families.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Support System:<\/strong>\u00a0His wife is his primary supporter, and his daughter,\u00a0<strong>Anna Harris<\/strong>\u00a0(Managing Director at\u00a0Fahrenheit Advisors), is a major advocate and leader for the Richmond Walk.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The \u201c10 Families\u201d Context:<\/strong>\u00a0His participation is often linked to the broader local impact where a small, dedicated group of families (often cited as\u00a0<strong>10 local families<\/strong> in regional awareness campaigns) is among the first in the area to access these cutting-edge infusion treatments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RICHMOND, Va. \u2014 Roger Harris was one of the more than 2,700 people who took part in the Walk to End Alzheimer\u2019s Saturday at Richmond\u2019s City Stadium, November 2025. 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