Alzheimer's Disease

Pierre Tariot, MD, is the director of the Memory Disorders Center at the Banner Alzheimers Institute.

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Text:   PIERRE TARIOT, MD: Director, Memory Disorders Center, Banner Alzheimer’s Institute

Audio:  “I’m Dr. Pierre Tariot, Director of the Memory Disorders Center of Banner Alzheimer’s Institute. Alzheimer’s Disease is a fatal brain disorder…”

Text:   1 in 10 Americans over the age of 65

Audio:  “…that affects one in ten Americans over the age of 65…”

Text:   nearly half over the age of 85

Audio:  “…and nearly half over the age of 85. Doctors and researchers are not entirely sure what causes the disease…”

Text:   involves accumulation of protein plaques between brain cells

Audio:  “…but we do know it involves the accumulation of specific protein plaques between brain cells…”

Text:   tangles of protein fibers within brain cells

Audio:  “…and tangles of protein fibers within brain cells. These plaques and tangles interfere with the ability of brain cells to communicate with one another, and the cells begin to die. People in the early stages of the disease typically experience…”

Text:   mild to moderate memory loss

Audio:  “…mild to moderate memory loss…”

Text:    confusion

Audio:  “…confusion…”

Text:    language abnormalities

Audio:  “…language abnormalities…”

Text:    difficulty concentrating

Audio: “…and difficulty concentrating. These symptoms typically become progressively worse over time. Risk factors for the disease include…”

Text:    age

Audio:  “…age…”

Text:    genetic makeup

Audio:  “…your genetic makeup…”

Text:    Down’s syndrome

Audio:  “…Down’s syndrome…”

Text:    history of head injuries

Audio: “…and a history of head injuries. There are a number of medical and non-medical treatments available to treat symptoms of the disease and a number of experimental treatments are in clinical trials now. These medical treatments are typically most effective when used in patients early on in the course of illness.”

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