Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease and Maintaining Brain Health with Amy Abrams

This is a fact-filled episode focusing on dementia, with an emphasis on reducing the risk of developing dementia. Our guest is the Director of Education for Alzheimer’s San Diego, Amy Abrams. This discussion will explore the latest developments in the topic of keeping one’s brain healthy as we age. Opening with a discussion of dementia basics, including its prevalence, risk factors, and symptoms, the conversation will then take a closer look at risk management – what lifestyle factors affect the risk and what steps to take if there are concerns about it’s possible onset. We will also compare dementia with other conditions that could impact cognitive functions and trigger or possibly mimic dementia. Join us for this informative, fact-filled episode with a leading community educator on this important subject.