The Latest On Diagnosing, Treating And Preventing Alzheimer’s (Diane Rehm Show)

Scientists from around the world are meeting in Washington, D.C. this week to share research on Alzheimer’s. Five million Americans suffer from this disease, and without preventative strategies or a breakthrough in treatment, experts predict this number will exceed 13 million by 2050. But there is some good news: Researchers say they are developing better tools to determine an individual’s risk for developing Alzheimer’s later in life and are learning more about the kinds of interventions that can slow the progression of the disease. We get an update on the latest Alzheimer’s research.
Interview:
http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2015-07-22/the-latest-on-diagnosing-treating-and-preventing-alzheimers