What's the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's disease?
Dr. Larry Lawhorne discusses the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
What resources do you recommend for someone newly diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease?
Dr. Larry Lawhorne discusses helpful resources for someone newly diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
How do you talk to patients who are worried about their memory loss?
Dr. Larry Lawhorne discusses how doctors talk with patients who are worried about their memory loss.
What is Alzheimer's disease?
Dr. Larry Lawhorne discusses Alzheimer’s disease.
Will new treatments for Alzheimer's disease be available in the future?
Dr. Larry Lawhorne discusses new treatment for Alzheimer’s that may be available in the future.
Is there a difference in life expectancy for patients who take medicine and for those who don't?
Dr. Larry Lawhorne discusses life expectancy for Alzheimer’s patients who take medication and those who don’t.
What tests are used to help make an Alzheimer's diagnosis?
Dr. Larry Lawhorne discusses the tests used to diagnose Alzheimer’s.
If Alzheimer's affects the ability to function, how does one die from the disease?
Dr. Larry Lawhorne discusses how someone can die from Alzheimer’s disease.
What are the common early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease?
Dr. Larry Lawhorne discusses the early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.
How do doctors help patients and families manage the daily progression of Alzheimer's disease?
Dr. Larry Lawhorne discusses how doctors help patients and families manage the daily progression of Alzheimer’s disease.
How do the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease progress?
Dr. Larry Lawhorne discusses how the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease progress.
What about psychological testing to make an Alzheimer's diagnosis?
Dr. Larry Lawhorne discusses how psychological testing is used to diagnose Alzheimer’s.