HONOLULU (HI Now) - Alzheimer’s is touching more local families than ever, and Hawaii is feeling that rise in real time. Neurologists and researchers Kore Kai Liow, MD, and Michael Sonson, MD, from Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience’s Memory and Alzheimer’s Research Center will break down what is changing, what is available, and what it could mean for your ohana.
Part of the urgency is that treatments are evolving quickly. With recent FDA approved options entering the conversation, Dr. Sonson will explain what these therapies are designed to do and who they may be for. It is the kind of medical news that can feel overwhelming online, so hearing it translated into plain language can help families plan ahead and ask better questions at the next appointment.
Dr. Liow will also dig into the realities, including challenges tied to currently approved treatments and what to watch for. The conversation will look at options for patients who may be at risk for side effects, and why individualized care matters, especially when caregivers are already juggling so much.
For viewers, the biggest takeaway is that earlier detection, clearer diagnosis, and support for caregivers can change the day to day experience, even before treatment decisions are made. To learn more about Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience, visit HawaiiNeuroscience.com and follow @hipacneuro on Instagram.
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