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Rayna Neises, ACC, host, expands on the concepts Lauren Dykovitz shared regarding her journey in caring for her mother with Early Onset Alzheimer’s.  In addition, Rayna shares information on the basics of Alzheimer’s Disease and things you can do:

• Alzheimer’s is a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and a specific type of dementia.
• Memory loss may not always be the first symptom.
• Alzheimer’s affects thinking and problem-solving.
• Visual perception issues are related to the damage happening within the brain and are a part of Alzheimer’s and dementia.
• Language and the ability to communicate become impaired.
• Most people are diagnosed in the middle stages of Alzheimer’s.
• Utilize the Animal Fluency Screening.
• Testing through your physician is available.
• A heart-healthy diet is also a brain-healthy diet.
• Support and assist with research. Check out Trial Match at Alz.org.