Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease

Dr. Georges Naasan explores the principal clinical syndromes of Alzheimer's Disease: memory, visual, language and frontal/executive. He also discusses neuropathology, genetic factors and modern biomarkers with colleagues from the UCSF Memory and Aging Center. Recorded on 04/30/2019. [8/2019] [Show ID: 34775]

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[richardwallinger]

I am loosing my wife she is 73 years old and I am on a steep learning curve .Not easy . this video is excellent .Loads of info for those who want to know .

[dianed]

My father developed dementia and some of my siblings took advantage of him financially. I live in a different state but I got conservatorship and moved him into my home to protect him and care for him.
Yes, some things were challenging, but he was delightful and I was blessed to have him with me and it was my honor to take care of my dear beloved father.
(I could never put him in a nursing home, not ever. I don't understand families who do.) He was with me for almost 10 years before he passed, 8 years ago today. I miss him every day. He always told me, "We will all be together again someday." I believe him.

[erniemitch]

I was only 21 when my step-dad (I was truly lucky to have two fathers while I grew into an adult) died due to the disease and the complications. I only want to tell people: Do not try to bring them to the present. The memory may disappear but emotions stay. LOVE STAYS. Love your family member(s). Listen to their stories and don't force their answers. It is difficult but I promise it is worth it.

[rbk]

Lost my Mother 2 yrs ago at age 91 to end stage alzheimers, her mother had it as well, I'm a 62 year old male and concerned I may be getting it, Prayers to all affected by this terrible illness, many thanks to all the doctors world wide for all the research to search for a cure, 🙏.

[downhillphilm.]

my wife was diagnosed 12 years ago at age 58, still "alive" but cognitively unaware in nsg home. I have never had a "happy" day since her dx.... nor has has ruined our lives. I live a quiet life alone and visit her many times per week.

[veronicabaker]

I wish I knew lots of these things when my mother was alive but I'm sure I'll know others with memory issues in the future and pray that I'll remember them then. Thank you.

[WarpFactor]

My mother had Alzheimers. Was heart breaking to see her slowly lose her life from current to her teenage years. Later stages caused problems with constant feelings of having to pee. At one point, she was on the pot, saying she had to go... She would try to make chocolate milk using milk and coke. She would get up in the middle of the night and start opening every can in the cupboard. Asked what she was doing...I'm making dinner...what are you making?...I don't know. It was hard seeing the light behind the eyes slowly go out.

[moebanshee]

I just saw this video tonight. My husband died November 20th 2019. he was diagnosed with early onset dementia in 1998 when he was 68 years old. He lived to be 88 years old but the Alzheimer's really devastated him. What I want to say is his dementia reminded me of the book or the cartoon Alice in wonderland. When Alice was lost and she sees a sign don't step on the mome raths and the dog with the broom on its face is brushing away the path she needs to follow to find her way home. That's what it was like for Teddy. As if someone was erasing the day before and the day before that and the day before that someone was erasing his life backwards. He could remember sitting with his father listening to Orson Welles broadcast of the war of the worlds in like 1939 but he couldn't remember my name and we were married 43 years.

[echofive]

my dad was that way with past memories. As he progressed (degressed) into dementia, he began to recall memories of his youth and times in the Air force. Was slow process over 7 years but towards the end it really sped up exponentially

[dubiouswords]

I am so scared. My brilliant father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's this past week. They did imaging of his brain and found that his hippocampus was smaller than expected for his age. He's 79. This is a man who has kept himself fit, active, and has no other issues but lately has had problems with short-term memory and mixing up past events, time and place. He never ate out, and ate a pretty healthy diet. I do not want to lose him.

[peterglevine]

This is a great talk! Detailed but not technical.

[nicolarollinson]

Lovely, modest man who has a way of conveying technicalities in a simple to understand way.

[macking]

Lost my 92 year old mom to dementia earlier this year. During her last few months, there were days she was normal and could hold a regular conversation. Other days, she was sure she had to go teach school the next day. Other days she was agitated and mumbled. She told stories from our youth to her caregivers. Sometimes She sang songs that I never knew she knew...

[unstrung]

A very clear and concise presentation that is one of the best I have seen ! Congrats !

[anon_]

Wow what a fantastic presentation! Understandable to a layman like myself and it's really a fascinating topic. Came here to look into symptoms of a loved one but then got hooked on the remainder

[ishouldbesleeping]

The presenter was great and easy to understand. He did not talk over the audience and was enjoyable to listen to. Well done (Dr with beard)

[pepper]

I'd love to know the history of that original patient. Where shed been living, what she'd been doing for the years before and what the heck she'd been consuming.

[slchang]

This is a great presentation with an excellent discussing session where the presenters delved into deeper areas of the research and development with inquisitive and open minds. This scientific altitude is what we need, not just in R&D area, but in society as a whole, espeicailly in politics and religion...

[vfranco]

In appreciation of panelists' explanations; 'though somewhat complex here; gave (me) a clearer understanding of Alzheimers variable conditions. Thank You.

[martinmaddox]

My mom told my grandmother that she would care for her as long as she could make it to the bathroom by herself. I think this was a good criteria for families giving elder care without guilt when the time for a nursing home comes. When your parents reach that time in life many are elder themselves and physically unable to take care of an immobile parent.