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Alzheimer’s: A Public Health Crisis

Season 17 Episode 1703 | 26m 46s

Alzheimer’s disease is an under-recognized public health crisis. Not only does Alzheimer’s come with a tremendous cost to our healthcare system, it takes an emotional toll on families as they care for their loved ones, while watching them slip away. Leeza Gibbons shares her experience as a daughter and a caregiver to her mom who was diagnosed with this devastating illness.

Aired: 01/29/21
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
Extras
We track “long-haulers” to learn more about the long-term health effects post-COVID.
Uncovering racial disparities in the treatment and health outcomes for women of color.
The panel discusess antibiotic resistance, a threat to global health and food security.
Joan and the panel discuss the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer.
Joan discusses heart valve replacement, a procedure that is 94-97% effective.
Discussion on alopecia areata, one of the most requested topics from viewers every year.
Learn how stress affects our health and contributes to other mental health issues.
The panel discusses stopping pre-diabetes from turning into full-fledged diabetes.
The panel discusses vaccine hesitancy which continues to be an issue in the US.
Discussing what we can do to keep our brain healthy.
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We track “long-haulers” to learn more about the long-term health effects post-COVID.
Uncovering racial disparities in the treatment and health outcomes for women of color.
The panel discusess antibiotic resistance, a threat to global health and food security.
Joan and the panel discuss the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer.
Joan discusses heart valve replacement, a procedure that is 94-97% effective.
Discussion on alopecia areata, one of the most requested topics from viewers every year.
Learn how stress affects our health and contributes to other mental health issues.
The panel discusses stopping pre-diabetes from turning into full-fledged diabetes.
The panel discusses vaccine hesitancy which continues to be an issue in the US.
Discussing what we can do to keep our brain healthy.