The science of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia is changing rapidly. Advances in biomarkers, diagnostics, treatments, and prevention could allow clinicians to identify disease earlier than ever before, sometimes even before noticeable symptoms emerge.

In this special episode of The Health Advocates, recorded for Steven Newmark’s visit to London for the 2026 World Dementia Council Summit, Steven explores what this new era could mean for patients, caregivers, and health systems.

What happens when someone receives a diagnosis before they feel sick? Are health systems prepared for greater demand for testing and treatment? How could AI, digital tools, and biomarkers change dementia care? And how do we make sure scientific progress reaches patients equitably?

Steven examines why the next challenge in dementia may not simply be advancing the science, but building the policies, infrastructure, workforce, and patient support needed to put that science into practice.

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Steven Newmark, Chief of Policy at GHLF: snewmark@ghlf.org

A podcast episode produced by Amelia Violet Prouse, Associate Podcast & Video Producer at GHLF.

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The science of Alzheimer&rsquo;s disease and dementia is changing rapidly. Advances in biomarkers, diagnostics, treatments, and prevention could allow clinicians to identify disease earlier than ever before, sometimes even before noticeable symptoms emerge.
In this special episode of The Health Advocates, recorded for Steven Newmark&rsquo;s visit to London for the 2026 World Dementia Council Summit, Steven explores what this new era could mean for patients, caregivers, and health systems.
What happens when someone receives a diagnosis before they feel sick? Are health systems prepared for greater demand for testing and treatment? How could AI, digital tools, and biomarkers change dementia care? And how do we make sure scientific progress reaches patients equitably?
Steven examines why the next challenge in dementia may not simply be advancing the science, but building the policies, infrastructure, workforce, and patient support needed to put that science into practice.
Contact Our Host Steven Newmark, Chief of Policy at GHLF:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:snewmark@ghlf.org">snewmark@ghlf.org</a> A podcast episode produced by Amelia Violet Prouse, Associate Podcast &amp; Video Producer at GHLF. We want to hear what you think. Send your comments in the form of an email, video, or audio clip of yourself to <a href="mailto:podcasts@ghlf.org">podcasts@ghlf.org</a> Listen to all episodes of The Health Advocates on our <a href="https://ghlf.org/the-health-advocates">website</a> or on your favorite podcast channel.

A podcast that breaks down major health news of the week to help you make sense of it all. Our goal is to help you understand what’s happening in the healthcare world to help you make informed decisions to live your best life.

A podcast that breaks down major health news of the week to help you make sense of it all. Our goal is to help you understand what&rsquo;s happening in the healthcare world to help you make informed decisions to live your best life.

The Health Advocates

A podcast that breaks down major health news of the week to help you make sense of it all. Our goal is to help you understand what’s happening in the healthcare world to help you make informed decisions to live your best life. The podcast is part of the Global Healthy Living Foundation Podcast Network and hosted by Steven Newmark, Chief of Policy at GHLF.

A podcast that breaks down major health news of the week to help you make sense of it all. Our goal is to help you understand what&rsquo;s happening in the healthcare world to help you make informed decisions to live your best life. The podcast is part of the Global Healthy Living Foundation Podcast Network and hosted by Steven Newmark, Chief of Policy at GHLF.