radio show on Alzheimer's Disease They haven't talked about medicines for it much. They said the NIH is also funding studies looking at the affects of stress on caregivers, which often results in depression and a weakened immune system.
The Diane Rehm Show Alzheimer's Disease 10:00 - 11:00 AM today.
An estimated 5 million people are living with Alzheimer's in America today, and millions more are caring for a parent, spouse or another loved one with the disease. Diane and her guests talk about the latest research on Alzheimer's and how it could affect patients, caregivers, and society.
Guests
Dr. Paul Aisen, professor in the departments of neurology and medicine at the Georgetown University Medical Center
Dr. Richard Hodes, director of the National Institute on Aging
Jane Priest, chief program officer for the National Capital Area Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association Listen to this segment
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