Battle against ‘Childhood Alzheimer’s’
Parents Sara and Paul are on a mission to save their daughter Marian’s life who was born with a rare storage disorder called Niemann-Pick type C, which has symptoms that mimic Alzheimer’s.
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Mom & Dad's Race To Save Daughter From 'Childhood Alzheimer’s'
Sara and Paul are on a mission to save their daughter Marian, who was born with a rare storage disorder called Niemann-Pick type C (NPC). The disorder is sometimes called "Childhood Alzheimer's," because it can lead to a gradual neurological, cognitive, a
Can This App Help Your Loved One with Alzheimer’s?
14-year-old Emma Young developed an app called “Timeless” to help her grandmother who has Alzheimer’s. How does it work?
Teen Creates App to Help Grandmother with Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's disease can have a devasting effect, and teenager Emma Yang has created an app called Timeless to help those affected by the disease.
Brain Microchip Erases Memories?
The Doctors discuss a “brain chip” designed to manipulate memories. Makers of the chip hope to help those with degenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. But could it also be used to erase bad memories?
Who Should Report When Someone Is No Longer Safe to Drive?
The Doctors discuss the often difficult conversation of telling a loved one they are no longer safe to drive due to dementia and also discuss whose responsibility should it be to report it?
When is it OK to Cheat?
The Doctors discuss an anonymous interview with The New York Post in which a woman admitted to cheating on her husband of 24 years because he has Alzheimer’s. Is it ever okay to cheat?
Sugar Linked to Dementia
Too much sugar affects our waistlines, but could it also be bad for your brain?
News in 2:00: New Alzheimer's Association PSA Featuring Gene Wilder’s Willy Wonka
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Are Dementia Villages the Future of Alzheimer’s Care?
The Doctors discuss a new concept that could revolutionize the way we care for people struggling with Alzheimer’s. Developer Scott Tarde joins to discuss reminiscence therapy, which is the backbone of dementia villages.