Healio (4/29, Herpen) reports survey results indicate that “most Americans want to be proactive when faced with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, wishing to know as soon as possible and asking for simple, rapid and accurate testing.” The survey was comprised of “responses from more than 1,700 Americans aged 45 years and older.” It found that “79% of respondents said they would like to know if they had AD before symptoms appeared or began to interfere in everyday activities,” and that “80% of those polled said they would take initiative to ask for AD testing before a doctor suggested it.” The survey was part of a larger report, “American Perspectives on Early Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease in the Era of Treatment, which was compiled by the Alzheimer’s Association and released in shorter form as an executive summary.” (SOURCE: APA Headlines, April 30, 2025)