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Discussing promising new research for people with dementia

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River to River, hosted by Ben Kieffer

More people are expected to be diagnosed with dementia in the next decade. But new medication and early detection methods offer hope for those with dementia.

On this episode of River to River , host Ben Kieffer is joined by married couple Ann and Brad Langey. Ann was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease in 2015 and has participated in trials for new medication.

Then, Lauren Livingston from the Alzheimer's Association joins the program to discuss rates of Alzheimer's Disease around the country and in Iowa. Also in this episode, Director of Broadlawns Memory Center Dr. Yogesh Shah discusses the promising new medications for patients and answers listener questions.

Guests:

  • Ann and Brad Langey, married couple
  • Lauren Livingston, director of communications, Alzheimer's Association Iowa Chapter
  • Yogesh Shah, Director of Broadlawns Memory Center
Ben Kieffer is the host of IPR's River to River
Caitlin Troutman is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from William Jewell College. Since 2022, Troutman has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.
Madeleine Willis is IPR's Production Assistant supporting the talk shows and The Sunny Side Project. Willis has experience in audio production, reporting, writing and editing stories and conversations. She's reported and produced conversations on womanhood, sports, and good news from across Iowa. Willis will receive her bachelors degree from the University of Iowa in May 2025.