Preserving time, protecting memories: Early signs, diagnosis and care of Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease remains one of the most challenging conditions of our time, slow and silent. Early signs – such as losing short-term memory, struggling with familiar tasks, or undergoing subtle mood shifts – are frequently misunderstood as ordinary aging, with patients often putting off seeing the doctor.

In this episode of CGTN's Health Talk, leading neurologists and psychiatrists discuss why diagnosing Alzheimers early can mean a better quality of life. While there is no definitive cure, new precision medicine – empowered by advanced biomarker screenings and driven by targeted immunotherapies – now offers a way to "step on the brakes." Clinical evidence shows that these targeted therapies can reduce disease progression by 27% to 35% over 18 months.

Understanding the subtle boundaries of cognitive decline is the first step toward effective intervention. Watch the full episode to explore the current realities of Alzheimer's diagnosis and long-term care management.

Executive producer: Zhang Jingwen

Producer: Yang Sha

Directors: Zhong Xia, Wang Yuxin

Video editors: Shi Yan

Cameramen: Chen Jiazheng, Wang Yilin, Xu Haiquan

Cover: Xu Xi