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Spotlighting Alzheimer's with Dr. Martin Levine

Jul 26, 202426 min
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Episode description

Approximately 10% of patients aged 65 or above have dementia, but almost half of all cases go undiagnosed.

Dr. Martin Levine who leads the new Memory Support Program at Optum Washington in Seattle to support families in need of critical memory care.  Approximately 10% of patients aged 65 or above have dementia, but almost half of all cases go undiagnosed. Despite these unfavorable statistics, some evidence has shown that various lifestyle changes can have short and long-term brain benefits. Dr. Levine tells us the difference between Alzheimer's and Dementia and the important role families play.

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