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L.A.T.E. A New Dementia

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What if it isn't Alzheimer's?

This week on PodcastDX, we're talking about L.A.T.E., which stands for Limbic-predominant Age-related TDP-43 Encephalopathy. It's a type of dementia that many people have never heard of, but it's common, especially in adults over 80.

L.A.T.E. can cause memory loss that looks a lot like Alzheimer's disease. Because of that, it's often missed or mistaken for Alzheimer's. In this episode we cover:

• What L.A.T.E. is and how it was identified

• How it differs from Alzheimer's, and why the difference matters

• Why many people have both conditions at the same time

• What current research is showing

• Questions to ask your doctor

• Support and resources for caregivers and families

If you or someone you love has been told "it's probably Alzheimer's," this episode is worth a listen.