Alzheimer’s from A to Z: Memory Loss, Dementia and the Basics of Alzheimer’s Disease

Overview:

This is a 1-hour recording of a live webinar.

Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of aging. It is the most common form of dementia and accounts for 60-80% of all cases of dementia in American’s aged 71 and older. This program provides more information on the basics of Alzheimer’s including information on detection, causes and risk factors, stages of the disease, treatment and more. In this training, we will discuss various aspects of Alzheimer’s disease including the anatomy of Alzheimer’s disease (normal aging versus Alzheimer’s), how individuals experience dementia (i.e. progression), reversible versus non-reversible dementias and related dementias, risk factors of Alzheimer’s disease, screening, diagnosis and treatment, medications to treat symptoms, clinical research studies, and other related topics.