Mayo Clinic doctor discusses testing and treatment for Alzheimer’s
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(ABC 6 News) — Alzheimer’s often is referred to as the long goodbye, and a gradual, deadly assault on memory, reasoning, and behavior.
The disease affects nearly seven million Americans, and that number is projected to rise up to 13 million by 2050.
As a result, early diagnosis is more crucial.
So, ABC 6 News anchor sat down with Mayo Clinic Dr. Alicia Algeciras to discuss testing and treatment for the disease. The full interview can be viewed in the video above.