On the latest episode of Health Futures – Taking Stock in You, host Bob Roth welcomed Dr. Anna Burke, a nationally recognized dementia specialist from Barrow Neurological Institute, for a deeply insightful discussion on where Alzheimer’s research is headed and how early diagnosis and lifestyle interventions are reshaping care.
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At Cypress HomeCare Solutions, we believe aging with dignity means not just providing care, but championing knowledge, innovation, and hope. Dr. Burke’s work embodies all three.
From Devastation to Innovation
When Dr. Burke began her career, a dementia diagnosis often meant there was little doctors could offer beyond support and symptom management. But today, thanks to new monoclonal antibody treatments and the rise of biomarker testing, including simple blood tests, early detection and intervention are not only possible, but increasingly promising.
“Treating Alzheimer’s before the brain is too far gone is the key,” Burke explained. “We now have tools to slow progression, if we catch it in time.”
Blood tests, AI, and a New Era of Brain Health
Dr. Burke highlighted the breakthroughs in non-invasive diagnostics, including blood tests that can detect Alzheimer’s pathology years before symptoms arise. Combined with artificial intelligence and predictive technology, the field is moving closer to identifying at-risk individuals early enough to make a difference.
That opens the door to prevention, something Burke sees as a moral imperative. “We should be empowering people to take control of their brain health before they’re in crisis.”
Lifestyle is Medicine
While treatments are advancing, Burke emphasized that lifestyle remains one of the most powerful tools for maintaining brain health. Sleep, exercise, social engagement, and managing chronic conditions all play a role.
“It’s not just about genes or fate,” she said. “It’s about what you do every day.”
Hope Through Research and Action
Dr. Burke is also passionate about participation in clinical trials—not just for treatment, but for prevention. She believes anyone over 50 should consider baseline memory testing and stay informed about emerging therapies.
“We’re not waiting anymore,” she said. “We’re acting.”
At Cypress, Knowledge Is Care
At Cypress HomeCare Solutions, we’re inspired by leaders like Dr. Burke who bring both expertise and compassion to the aging journey. Whether helping families navigate a new diagnosis or connecting them to local memory care resources, we believe informed care is empowered care.
To learn more about Dr. Anna Burke’s work, visit the Barrow Neurological Institute.
To learn how Cypress HomeCare Solutions supports Arizona families facing Alzheimer’s and dementia, contact us at 602-857-8694 or visit CypressHomeCare.com.
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