What is the history and science of Alzheimer’s disease?

 Lori La Bey talks with Dr Michael Hornberger, a Professor of Applied Dementia Research at the University of East Anglia in England. He is the author of the new book Tangled Up -  The History and Science of Alzheimer’s disease.

Learn:
How and who discovered Alzheimer’s disease?
Is there a difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia?
What happens to the brain when a person gets Alzheimer’s?
What are some other forms of dementia?
Is Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias genetic? If so, how do we find out or should we not bother looking into genetics for ourselves before symptoms?
Are there any cures for any types of dementia?
Are there genes that could reduce our risk, slow down the progression of dementia, or possibly prevent a form of it?
Find out what you can expect to find in Michael’s book, What is the History and Science of Alzheimer’s Disease?

 

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Dementia Map

https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2025/5/13/the-history-and-science-of-alzheimer-8217-s-disease

 

Contact Michael Hornberger

LinkedIn  linkedin.com/in/michael-hornberger-0a25368b

Michaels Profile Page  https://research-portal.uea.ac.uk/en/persons/michael-hornberger

Purchase Michael’s Book

Amazon  https://a.co/d/iRX9aMz

Barnes & Noble  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/tangled-up-michael-hornberger/1147245394

 

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Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world, one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites, since 2011.

Alzheimer's Speaks is part of the Senior Resource Podcast Network.

 

What is the history and science of Alzheimer&rsquo;s disease?
&nbsp;Lori La Bey talks with Dr Michael Hornberger, a Professor of Applied Dementia Research at the University of East Anglia in England. He is the author of the new book Tangled Up -&nbsp; The History and Science of Alzheimer&rsquo;s disease.
Learn:
<ol>
<li>How and who discovered Alzheimer&rsquo;s disease?</li>
<li>Is there a difference between Alzheimer&rsquo;s and dementia?</li>
<li>What happens to the brain when a person gets Alzheimer&rsquo;s?</li>
<li>What are some other forms of dementia?</li>
<li>Is Alzheimer&rsquo;s disease and other dementias genetic? If so, how do we find out or should we not bother looking into genetics for ourselves before symptoms?</li>
<li>Are there any cures for any types of dementia?</li>
<li>Are there genes that could reduce our risk, slow down the progression of dementia, or possibly prevent a form of it?</li>
<li> Find out what you can expect to find in Michael&rsquo;s book, What is the History and Science of Alzheimer&rsquo;s Disease?</li>
</ol>
&nbsp;
Watch the Video Interview Below
<a href="https://youtu.be/97atU8zxslU">https://youtu.be/97atU8zxslU</a>
Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks on Apple Podcast
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alzheimers-speaks/id986940432">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alzheimers-speaks/id986940432</a>
Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks on Spotify
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/62EPr9AgN7P4IUkYvgsK2p">https://open.spotify.com/episode/62EPr9AgN7P4IUkYvgsK2p</a> 
Other Podcasts
<a href="https://pod.link/986940432">https://pod.link/986940432</a>
Alzheimer's Speaks Blog&nbsp;
<a href="https://alzheimersspeaks.com/the-history-and-science-of-alzheimers-disease/">https://alzheimersspeaks.com/the-history-and-science-of-alzheimers-disease/</a>
Dementia Map
<a href="https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2025/5/13/the-history-and-science-of-alzheimer-8217-s-disease">https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2025/5/13/the-history-and-science-of-alzheimer-8217-s-disease</a>
&nbsp;
Contact Michael Hornberger
LinkedIn&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-hornberger-0a25368b">linkedin.com/in/michael-hornberger-0a25368b</a>
Michaels Profile Page&nbsp; <a href="https://research-portal.uea.ac.uk/en/persons/michael-hornberger">https://research-portal.uea.ac.uk/en/persons/michael-hornberger</a> 
Purchase Michael&rsquo;s Book
Amazon&nbsp; <a href="https://a.co/d/iRX9aMz">https://a.co/d/iRX9aMz</a> 
Barnes &amp; Noble&nbsp; <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/tangled-up-michael-hornberger/1147245394">https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/tangled-up-michael-hornberger/1147245394</a> 
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Contact <a href="mailto:Radio@AlzheimersSpeaks.com?subject=I%20hear%20you%20on%20Alzheimer's%20Speaks%20Radio">Lori La Bey</a> with questions or branding needs at <a href="https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/">https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/</a>
Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world, one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites, since 2011.
Alzheimer's Speaks is part of the Senior Resource Podcast Network.
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Alzheimer's Speaks Radio gives voice to all, sharing resources, tools, and products.   Through collaboration & education we are changing dementia care.

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The Alzheimer’s Speaks show was launched in 2011 and is believed to be the first dementia-specific radio program in the world. The show caters to all types of dementia and caring needs. It has an international audience and has had the honor to be recognized by some of the most renowned names in the world - Oprah, Maria Shriver, AARP, the National Institute for Dementia Education, and Sharecare.

Lori La Bey hosts the show.  Her own mother lived with dementia for 30 years.  Her compassionate heart creates a safe and comfortable environment for her guests to speak honestly and openly as her audience listens in.  Alzheimer's Speaks is about giving voice to all, and sharing resources, tools, and products. Through collaboration & education, we are changing dementia care.

On Alzheimer's Speaks you will hear from those living with a diagnosis of dementia, and their care partners - family, friends, and professionals.  We've had a variety of researchers, and companies who have created a diverse array of products, services, and tools to ease the journey ahead. 

Join us as we educate, raise awareness, and give hope to those living with or serving those that are diagnosed. Bottom line, we believe together we can combine everyday life in the trenches insights, with medical, academic, and research models, to offer more options to live well with dementia.

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The Alzheimer’s Speaks show was launched in 2011 and is believed to be the first dementia-specific radio program in the world. The show caters to all types of dementia and caring needs. It has an international audience and has had the honor to be recognized by some of the most renowned names in the world - Oprah, Maria Shriver, AARP, the National Institute for Dementia Education, and Sharecare.
Lori La Bey hosts the show.  Her own mother lived with dementia for 30 years.  Her compassionate heart creates a safe and comfortable environment for her guests to speak honestly and openly as her audience listens in.  Alzheimer's Speaks is about giving voice to all, and sharing resources, tools, and products. Through collaboration &amp; education, we are changing dementia care.
On Alzheimer's Speaks you will hear from those living with a diagnosis of dementia, and their care partners - family, friends, and professionals.  We've had a variety of researchers, and companies who have created a diverse array of products, services, and tools to ease the journey ahead. 
Join us as we educate, raise awareness, and give hope to those living with or serving those that are diagnosed. Bottom line, we believe together we can combine everyday life in the trenches insights, with medical, academic, and research models, to offer more options to live well with dementia.
BE A GIVER OF HOPE - SUBSCRIBE, LIKE AND SHARE OUR EPISODES Everyone is welcome on the show, so if you have a personal or professional story about dementia, caregiving, or resources you believe individuals and organizations need to know about to improve our dementia care please <a href="mailto:Radio@AlzheimersSpeaks.com">Email</a> Lori La Bey.
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