Forgetfulness is a normal part of aging, but when items go missing and routine tasks become difficult and confusing, a more serious issue may be at play. We explore the common signs of Alzheimer’s, a neurodegenerative brain disease, and what families and patients should know when navigating cognitive decline.
Guest:
- Dr. Peter Rabins, professor emeritus in the departments of psychiatry and medicine at Johns Hopkins University and author of Is It Alzheimer’s?
Then, bridging the gap between psychiatric and neurological care. An experimental brain implant offers new hope for the 2.8 million Americans living with treatment-resistant depression. The groundbreaking trial, known as TRANSCEND, employs deep-brain simulation to disrupt pathological electrical activity with the aim of alleviating depression symptoms.
Guests:
- Dr. Brian Kopell, neurosurgeon, director of the Center for Neuromodulation and co-director of the The Bonnie and Tom Strauss Center for Movement Disorders at Mount Sinai Health System.
- Jenn Wong, divisional vice president, global clinical and regulatory affairs at Abbott.
