Taking the next step forward in Alzheimer's disease treatment

The news that new Alzheimer’s treatments may soon be approved is being greeted with cautious optimism but changes in the health system are required to support their delivery 

In Ireland 64,000 people have Alzheimer's disease, with the figure likely to reach 150,000 by 2045.

Treatment for Alzheimer’s disease appears to have taken a step forward in recent weeks, with two new drugs and espresso coffee making headlines, but the question now for people in Ireland is how might this news affect them.

As we wait to see whether the medical treatments will be approved for
Europe, a leading brain health expert advises that awareness of 12 risk factors is vital for the public in the meantime.