Research on limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy (LATE), a type of dementia that is distinct from but can mimic Alzheimer’s disease, is ramping up as signaled by a recent New York Times article. Compared to someone living with Alzheimer’s disease, a person diagnosed with LATE has more memory problems and trouble with their words but experiences a slower decline in thinking. People with LATE are also more likely to be over the age of 80. More patients want to discuss LATE with their neurologists and members of the general public are paying attention. The article features interviews with several individuals diagnosed…
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