Alzheimer’s Disease: Causes, Treatments, Genetics & Lifestyle

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia and affects memory, thinking and behavior. With more than 7 million Americas living with Alzheimer’s disease, Hello Houston talked with Richard Elbein, CEO of the Alzheimer’s Association for Houston and Southeast Texas Chapter, to find out where we are today in understanding the disease, treatments for Alzheimer’s, the impact of genetics in developing the disease, and when to see a doctor. For more information on Alzheimer’s disease and the Alzheimer’s Association, visit alz.org/texas.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:15 Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s Disease
02:56 Treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease
04:47 What we are understanding today about dementia
07:23 Early stage vs. younger onset
09:24 Impact of genetics & genetic variants
10:24 Lifestyle factors
12:25 When should you see a doctor?
14:15 Working on blood test to show markers of dementia

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