Alzheimer’s disease … What is it again?

This is an informative video on Alzheimer’s Disease. The video discusses the molecular mechanisms of the disease and describes the difference between Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. The topics outlined in this video are as follows: brain mechanisms, different causes of Alzheimer’s, signs and symptoms, treatments and preventions, and resources.

This video was made by McMaster Demystifying Medicine students: Alexandria Martin, Amandeep Sandhu, Momina Abbas and Nhi Tran.

Copyright McMaster University 2019.

Resources:

NIA Alzheimer’s and related Dementias Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center: 1-800-438-4380 (toll-free) Email: [email protected]

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: 1-800-352-9424 (toll-free) Email: [email protected]

Alzheimer’s Society: 1-866-797-0007 (Toll Free TTY)

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