Brain Matters (Video)

Six in ten people with dementia will wander. Hear about the programs that are available to help bring them home safe. Linda Cho, executive director of Stellar care, joins William Mobley, MD, PhD to discuss the problem of wandering and how to create a home environment that facilitates safety and comfort. Series: "Brain Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 28834]

How can communities better support the growing number of people affected by Alzheimer’s disease? Mary Ball, president and CEO of the Alzheimer’s Association, San Diego and Imperial Counties Chapter joins William Mobley, MD, PhD to discuss how her organization is trying to make a difference through information, support, and partnerships with local government. Series: "Alzheimer’s Disease" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 28724]

Choosing residential care for a loved one if often a difficult decision. Linda Cho, executive director of Stellar care, joins William Mobley, MD, PhD to talk about the new models of residential care, family involvement, care with dignity and more. Series: "Brain Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 28955]

What insights into Alzheimer’s disease can cutting edge imaging techniques reveal? James Brewer, MD, PhD joins William Mobley, MD, PhD to discuss how this unique wiindow into the brain can be used to study the progression of the disease as well as help test new therapies. Series: "Alzheimer’s Disease" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 28836]

How can we create more effective drugs for Alzheimer’s disease? Michael Jackson, PhD joins William Mobley, MD, PhD to discuss the process of turning an idea into a drug. Creating connectivity between basic scientists, pharmaceutical companies, and the physicians on the front lines is a critical step as is embracing new ideas that may lead us to new therapeutic options. Series: "Alzheimer’s Disease" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 28717]