Diagnose & Prevent Dementia, in Plain English
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Watch this uniquely clear overview of the steps you can take to diagnose or prevent most types of dementia, including Alzheimer’s.
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Senior brain health is topping national agendas around the world. Find out how screenings help enhance brain health for the 70+ crowd.
Handheld Wireless Biosensor Accurately Detects Alzheimer’s
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The Biosensor is as accurate as state-of-the-art testing methods and will allow testing at home. Next step: test saliva and urine samples.
Ask for an Ultrasound Screening to Cut Vascular Dementia Risk in Half
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Atherosclerotic plaque triggers vascular dementia. Ultrasound easily detects it and could cut rates in half. Learn how.
Amyloid PET Scan Coverage Approved at Last
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Urine Samples Can Screen Against vCJD Dementia
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Is it Alzheimer’s, FTD or Another Dementia? Ask AIRAscore
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FDA clears AIRAscore to diagnose and manage many types of dementia. See how it detects and tracks subtle brain volume changes.
Worried About Alzheimer’s? Virtual Memory Screenings Are Free.
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The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is offering virtual memory screenings through its National Memory Screening Program, free. It’s easy to get one.
Is Forgetfulness Normal or Not?
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It’s normal to forget things once in a while as the years pass, but how can you tell whether those memory lapses are a sign of something more serious — like Alzheimer’s?
PrecivityAD™ Blood Test Helps Diagnose Alzheimer’s
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Research shows that a blood test now on the market accurately identifies brain amyloid status with a single blood sample. In other words, this blood test can diagnose Alzheimer’s.
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