Alzheimer's Disease: a profound journey into the human mind, a story filled with both hope and heartache. What is it? What are the symptoms? How do we treat it? And why should you care? In this episode, we will explore the history of Alzheimer's disease, including the story behind its name, how we diagnose it, and some potential risk factors for developing the condition. Tune in to learn more!

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Resources:

Alzheimer’s Foundation of America: https://alzfdn.org/ 

Alzheimer’s Society (UK): https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/ 

Alzheimer's Research Australia: https://alzheimersresearch.org.au/ 

SAGE test information: https://www.verywellhealth.com/sage-at-home-dementia-test-98644

References:

https://alzheimer.ca/en/about-dementia/what-alzheimers-disease/history-behind-alzheimers-disease

https://www.brightfocus.org/alzheimers/article/history-alzheimers-disease

https://www.nature.com/immersive/alzheimers-disease-history/index.html

https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/research_progress/milestones 

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/alzheimers-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20350447 

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9164-alzheimers-disease 

https://www.dementia.org.au/living-dementia/home-life/eating 

https://www.verywellhealth.com/famous-people-with-alzheimers-98082 

https://brevardalz.org/alzheimers-info/famous-people-with-dementia/ 

https://www.mobility-plus.co.uk/blog/dementia/films-alzheimers/ 

https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/allinthemind/lisa-genova-still-alice-alzheimers-huntingtons/7218532

https://www.nm.org/healthbeat/healthy-tips/11-fun-facts-about-your-brain