Episode #22 - Alzheimer's Disease in Our Community
Original Air Date: FEBRUARY 19, 2016 | It\u2019s a progressive disease that attacks the brain, gradually robbing people of their memory, ability to think and, in advanced cases, perform even the most basic tasks.\n\nIt\u2019s affecting over 5 million adults in the United States today. So far, it\u2019s irreversible, and there\u2019s no prevention or cure. And as horrible as it is for those who suffer from it, it\u2019s equally heartbreaking for those who love and care for them.\n\nWe\u2019re talking about Alzheimer\u2019s Disease. Most of us have heard of it, many of us know someone suffering from it. But what exactly is Alzheimer\u2019s Disease? And, despite its devastating affects today, what are the prospects for discovering new preventions, interventions, and possibly a cure?\n\nFind out the latest in Alzheimer\u2019s research from national and local experts and, later, you\u2019ll hear from one Representative who is leading the way in our State\u2019s Legislature to bring awareness and assistance to Alzheimer\u2019s patients and their families across Wisconsin.