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The Truth About The Alzheimer's Breakthrough Drug

The Truth About The Alzheimer's Breakthrough Drug

The Quicky

May 9, 202324m 33s

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Show Notes

Dementia is currently the greatest cause of disability in Australians aged over 65, and the second leading death for women...and now there is some news about one of the disease's most common forms that has many wondering if this is the breakthrough they've been waiting for. 

In this episode of The Quicky, we take a look at a disease that impacts more than 400,000 Australians and a new drug that is claiming it may slow down the relentless march of Alzheimers. 

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CREDITS 

Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: 

Sunny Blaskett - Mamamia Sales and granddaughter of Merle who sadly endured Alzheimer's

Amy Brodtmann - Dementia Australia's Honorary Medical Advisor

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Kally Borg

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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