Tag: Alzheimer’s
David Troxel’s Approach to Dementia Care
David Troxel joins Suzanne to talk about his book The Best Friend's Approach to Dementia Care, courtesy of Era Living.
Get Alzheimer’s Treatments in Clinical Trials
Dr. Michael Mega, director of the Center for Cognitive Health in Portland, OR, talks about the best way to get treatments right now for Alzheimer's is to take part in a clinical trial.
Advances in Early Detection for Alzheimer’s
Dr. Michael Mega, director of the Center for Cognitive Health in Portland, OR, talks about being able to detect biomarkers for the tau and amyloid plaques that are believed to cause Alzheimer's.
Avoiding the Paths That Cause Alzheimer’s
Dr. Michael Mega, director of the Center for Cognitive Health in Portland, OR, talks about how diet, lifestyle, cognitive stimulation, and genetics all play into the paths to influence whether we can avoid Alzheimer's.
All About Alzheimer’s Clinical Trials, Part 2
Kevin Church, Chief Science Officer of Athira Pharma, provides an overview of clinical trials, how to find clinical trial locations, and what sorts of things the doctors are looking for in a participant.
All About Alzheimer’s Clinical Trials, Part 1
Kevin Church, Chief Science Officer of Athira Pharma, provides an overview of what happens in a trial, how long they last, and the different kinds of clinical trials.
Reversing Brain Cell Damage from Alzheimer’s
Kevin Church, Chief Science Officer of Athira Pharma, joins Suzanne to talk about what happens to the brain when someone has Alzheimer's, and how Athira's clinical trial aims to reverse damage done to brain cells by Alzheimer's.
Pandemic’s Impact for Those with Dementia
Kevin Church, Chief Science Officer of Athira Pharma, joins Suzanne to talk about the pandemic's effect on dementia patients, as well as clinical trials developing treatments for Alzheimer's.
Getting Zinnia TV for Seniors With Dementia
Allyson Schrier talks about how to download the Zinnia TV app to a phone, tablet, or smart TV. It opens to reveal a library of channels, each with a menu of videos.
Engaging Dementia Seniors With Therapeutic Videos
Allyson Schrier talks about how to use research-driven videos in the Zinnia TV app to talk and share with seniors with dementia.
