Dementia is currently the greatest cause of disability in Australians aged over 65, and the second leading death for women...and now there is some news about one of the disease's most common forms that has many wondering if this is the breakthrough they've been waiting for. 

In this episode of The Quicky, we take a look at a disease that impacts more than 400,000 Australians and a new drug that is claiming it may slow down the relentless march of Alzheimers. 

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CREDITS 

Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: 

Sunny Blaskett - Mamamia Sales and granddaughter of Merle who sadly endured Alzheimer's

Amy Brodtmann - Dementia Australia's Honorary Medical Advisor

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Kally Borg

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

Dementia is currently the greatest cause of disability in Australians aged over 65, and the second leading death for women...and now there is some news about one of the disease's most common forms that has many wondering if this is the breakthrough they've been waiting for. 
In this episode of The Quicky, we take a look at a disease that impacts more than 400,000 Australians and a new drug that is claiming it may slow down the relentless march of Alzheimers. 
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CREDITS 
Host: Claire Murphy
With thanks to: 
Sunny Blaskett - Mamamia Sales and granddaughter of Merle who sadly endured Alzheimer's
Amy Brodtmann - Dementia Australia's Honorary Medical Advisor
Producer: Claire Murphy
Executive Producer: Kally Borg
Audio Producer: Thom Lion

Do you find the news cycle overwhelming?  Depressing? Confusing? Boring? Endless?
Then you need The Quicky.   Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then deep dives on one topic you want to know more about.  
It's the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day.

The Quicky

Do you find the news cycle overwhelming? Depressing? Confusing? Boring? Endless?

Then you need The Quicky. Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then deep dives on one topic you want to know more about.

It's the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day.

Do you find the news cycle overwhelming? Depressing? Confusing? Boring? Endless?
Then you need The Quicky. Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then deep dives on one topic you want to know more about.
It's the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day.