What is the history and science of Alzheimer’s disease?
Lori La Bey talks with Dr Michael Hornberger, a Professor of Applied Dementia Research at the University of East Anglia in England. He is the author of a new book, ‘Tangled Up – the history and science of Alzheimer’s disease’.
Learn:
1. How and who discovered Alzheimer’s disease?
2. Is there a difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia?
3. What happens to the brain when a person gets Alzheimer’s?
4. What are some other forms of dementia?
5. Is Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias genetic? If so, how do we find out, or should we not bother looking into genetics for ourselves prior to symptoms?
6. Are there any cures for any types of dementia?
7. Are there genes that could reduce our risk, slow down the progression of dementia, or possibly prevent a form of it?
8. Find out what you can expect to find in Michael’s book, What is the History and Science of Alzheimer’s Disease?
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