This video is an episode of “Changing Times,” hosted by Lynn Morris and Dr. Mary Byrne, with guest Marcia Rauwerdink from the Alzheimer’s Association [02:55]. They discuss a new FDA-approved blood test for Alzheimer’s, the LumaPulse test, which detects amyloid plaque in the blood [04:37].
The discussion also covers:
- The ASAP Act: A bill that would give the Secretary of Health and Human Services the authority to approve Medicare coverage for FDA-approved blood tests [21:38].
- Lifestyle changes: The hosts and guest discuss the importance of sleep, diet, exercise, and mentally challenging activities in delaying or preventing the onset of Alzheimer’s [14:40].
- Behavior changes: Rauwerdink talks about how behaviors like wandering or aggression can be signals for dementia and suggests that caregivers identify the triggers behind these behaviors [31:39].
- The Walk to End Alzheimer’s: The video concludes by mentioning an upcoming fundraising walk in Springfield on Saturday, September 27th [48:10].
