Changing times with Dr. Mary Byrne and Lynn Morris and Guest Marcia Rauwerdink with Alzheimer's Association

Changing times with Dr. Mary Byrne and Lynn Morris and Guest Marcia Rauwerdink with Alzheimer's AssociationThis video is an episode of "Changing Times," hosted by Lynn Morris and Dr. Mary Byrne, with guest Marcia Rauwerdink from the Alzheimer's Association [02:55]. They discuss a new FDA-approved blood test for Alzheimer's, the LumaPulse test, which detects amyloid plaque in the blood [04:37].The discussion also covers:The ASAP Act: A bill that would give the Secretary of Health and Human Services the authority to approve Medicare coverage for FDA-approved blood tests [21:38].Lifestyle changes: The hosts and guest discuss the importance of sleep, diet, exercise, and mentally challenging activities in delaying or preventing the onset of Alzheimer's [14:40].Behavior changes: Rauwerdink talks about how behaviors like wandering or aggression can be signals for dementia and suggests that caregivers identify the triggers behind these behaviors [31:39].The Walk to End Alzheimer's: The video concludes by mentioning an upcoming fundraising walk in Springfield on Saturday, September 27th [48:10].