Weekly show will feature segments on Alzheimer's prevention and treatment, question and answer session for callers' questions
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C., May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Dr. William Van Horn, a recognized expert in the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease, is now hosting a web radio show to share his unique experiences with listeners and answer callers' questions. The "Alzheimer's Answers" talk radio show airs every Wednesday from 7 to 8 pm EST. The webcast is accessible here: . Listeners can call toll free (888-689-6104) and ask Dr. Van Horn their questions about the disease.
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With a background in geriatric neuropsychiatry, Dr. Van Horn has the credentials and experience to justify his position as an expert in the field of Alzheimer's disease treatment and research. He has worked closely with hundreds of patients and families during his time as medical director of an inpatient Alzheimer's unit. Today, Dr. Van Horn is on the Board of Directors of the South Carolina Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.
Unsatisfied with traditional approaches to Alzheimer's disease, Dr. Van Horn painstakingly developed his own protocols for both preventing the onset of dementia and slowing its progress once it was diagnosed. He realized that traditional medicine was more reactive than proactive. His mission, therefore, has been to overcome the sense of defeatism that has long been the dominant theme in conventional Alzheimer's treatment.
"Alzheimer's disease affects not only the person diagnosed, but also the immediate family and caregivers," explained Dr. Van Horn. "Sadly, most treatment regimens neglect the social and psychological aspect of the disease and deal only with symptom management. My work has focused on the positive steps everyone can take to not only slow the advance of Alzheimer's disease, but lower one's odds of developing the disease in the first place."
Dr. Van Horn continued: "My treatment addresses every stage of memory loss, from prevention to advanced Alzheimer's disease. For those who are caring for a loved one in the later stages of the disease, I offer effective ways to restore dignity to the patient. While a cure for Alzheimer's is likely still years away, treatments exist today that can measurably reduce the pain and suffering of those afflicted."
Much of Dr. Van Horn's work has been published in layman's terms on his website, www.protectyourbrain.com. He has also created an 8-part DVD series, "The Alzheimer's Journey," which is a valuable resource for people and families dealing with any stage of the disease.
About William A. Van Horn, MD
William A. Van Horn, MD is a Diplomat of the American Board of Neurology and Psychiatry with more than twenty-five years' experience helping patients maximize the quality of their lives by ensuring proper and effective medical treatment for illnesses of the brain. Dr. Van Horn completed medical school at the University of South Alabama and received specialty training in a biological and neurological based psychiatry program at West Virginia University. He also had the privilege of working with some of the top Alzheimer's specialists in the United States during his Fellowship in geriatric psychiatry at Emory University. Dr. Van Horn currently serves on the Board of Directors of the South Carolina Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.
For more information, or to schedule an interview with Dr. Van Horn, please contact:
Jason Frahm
Phone: (646) 541-4304
Email