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Let's Talk Alzheimer's
Welcome to Let’s Talk Alzheimer’s, your place to go for trusted insights from leading scientists and medical experts. Get the latest information on diagnosis, risk reduction, clinical trials, and the latest treatments. Presented by BrightFocus Foundation's Alzheimer's Disease Research program.
Episodes
Let's Talk Alzheimer'sTrontinemab: A New Brain-Penetrant Alzheimer’s Therapy | Dr. Gil Rabinovici
A new generation of Alzheimer’s therapies is tackling one of medicine’s toughest challenges: delivering drugs to the brain. Renowned Alzheimer’s researcher Dr…
Let's Talk Alzheimer'sHow Focused Ultrasound is Changing Alzheimer's Treatment | Dr. Ali Rezai
What if a noninvasive technology using sound waves could help unlock new possibilities for Alzheimer’s research and care? Dr. Ali R. Rezai, a leader in…
Let's Talk Alzheimer'sReducing Dementia Risk: What New Research Reveals | Dr. Zaldy Tan
Up to 45% of dementia cases may be preventable or delayed by addressing modifiable risk factors, recent research shows. Join Dr. Zaldy Tan as he discusses the…
Let's Talk Alzheimer'sCan Brain Tissue Be Regenerated? Inside the ReGenBrain Trial | Dr. Roberta Diaz Brinton
Can brain tissue be regenerated? We spoke with Roberta Diaz Brinton, PhD, director of the Center for Innovation in Brain Science at the University of Arizona…
Let's Talk Alzheimer'sLewy Body, Alzheimer’s & Mixed Dementias Explained | Dr. James Galvin
Lewy body dementia is a form of dementia caused by abnormal protein deposits in the brain known as "Lewy bodies,” with symptoms that can resemble those of…
Let's Talk Alzheimer'sManaging Agitation in Alzheimer's Dementia | Dr. Brent Forester
Agitation is one of the most common and challenging symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, often causing distress for both individuals living with dementia and their…
Let's Talk Alzheimer'sStroke, Vascular Dementia, Alzheimer’s: What’s the Difference? | Dr. Jason Hinman
Vascular dementia is the second-most common form of dementia and often develops after a stroke. In this episode, Dr. Jason Hinman of UCLA explains how…
Let's Talk Alzheimer'sThe Gut-Brain Connection: How the Microbiome May Influence Alzheimer’s Risk | Dr. Beau Ances
Could the trillions of bacteria in your gut affect your brain health and risk for Alzheimer’s disease? Emerging research suggests the gut microbiome may play…
Let's Talk Alzheimer'sAlzheimer’s and Gum Disease: Exploring the Role of Oral Bacteria in Brain Health | Dr. Michael Detke
Could bacteria linked to gum disease play a role in Alzheimer’s disease? Emerging science suggests that P. gingivalis, a bacterium associated with gum disease…
Let's Talk Alzheimer'sInside the Alzheimer’s Drug Pipeline: What New Clinical Trials Mean for the Future | Dr. Jeffrey Cummings
Exciting advances in understanding Alzheimer’s biology, genetics, and biomarkers are driving new medicines, devices, and prevention strategies. In 2025 alone…
Let's Talk Alzheimer'sLifestyle & Brain Health: U.S. POINTER Study | Dr. Laura D. Baker
Can everyday lifestyle choices really protect your memory? Dr. Laura Baker, professor at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, shares insights from the…
Let's Talk Alzheimer'sDetecting Alzheimer’s: How to Recognize Early Signs | Dr. Sharon Cohen
Detecting subtle changes in memory or thinking can be unsettling, but understanding what’s behind those changes can lead to critical early diagnosis—or even…
Let's Talk Alzheimer'sLeqembi & Kisunla: New Alzheimer's Treatments Explained | Dr. Armen J. Moughamian
Just three years ago, there were no FDA-approved treatments that targeted the underlying causes of Alzheimer’s—only medications that modified symptoms. Today…
Let's Talk Alzheimer'sLet's Talk Alzheimer's TRAILER
Let’s Talk Alzheimer’s is a new podcast from BrightFocus Foundation’s Alzheimer’s Disease Research program that helps listeners understand Alzheimer’s disease…