Alzheimer's Disease
Season 15 Episode 1508 | 59mVideo has Closed Captions
Risk factors, warning signs, treatment and care of Alzheimer's patients is discussed.
Alzheimer’s Disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States killing more people than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined. What’s more it cannot be prevented, cure or even slowed. Learn what causes the disease, the risk factors and warning signs.
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Health Matters: Television for Life is a local public television program presented by KSPS PBS
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Alzheimer's Disease
Season 15 Episode 1508 | 59mVideo has Closed Captions
Alzheimer’s Disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States killing more people than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined. What’s more it cannot be prevented, cure or even slowed. Learn what causes the disease, the risk factors and warning signs.
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Preview: S15 Ep1508 | 30s | Our panel answers your questions about the symptoms and treatment of Alzheimer's Disease. (30s)
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Clip: S15 Ep1508 | 2m 33s | The value of sticking to a routine, and when to ignore one. (2m 33s)
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Clip: S15 Ep1508 | 1m 34s | How can you tell if memory issues are the onset of Alzheimer's Disease or normal aging? (1m 34s)
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Clip: S15 Ep1508 | 2m 13s | Alzheimer's disease typically progresses in 3 phases. (2m 13s)
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