Can a Blood Test Detect Alzheimer’s? Understanding Types and Early Signs

Can a Blood Test Detect Alzheimer’s? Understanding Types and Early Signs

April 23, 2026 · 40 min · Season 6 · Episode 127

About this episode

The episode explores dementia caregiving with insights on different types of dementia and their early signs.

Join us as we delve into the intricate world of dementia caregiving with guest Nancy Treaster, a certified caregiving consultant, who co-founded Caregiver's Journey after navigating dementia care within her own family. Listeners will gain clarity on the distinctions among the major types of dementia—Alzheimer's, vascular, frontotemporal, and Lewy Body—as Nancy breaks down how symptoms differ, particularly in the initial stages, and why knowing the specific diagnosis matters. We also cov...

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