Alzheimer’s Association releases annual report​on April 29, 2025 at 6:03 pm

CHICAGO (WLS) — A new report is out from the Alzheimer’s Association, surveying more than 1,700 Americans.

It shows that 79-percent of those surveyed would want to know if they have Alzheimer’s disease before showing symptoms.

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Over 90 percent reported they’d want to take a simple blood test and possibly try medication to slow the disease’s progression.

Richard Apple, a volunteer with the Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter, joined ABC7 to talk about the study.

Olivia Matongo, vice president of Programs for the Alzheimer’s Association’s Illinois Chapter, and Richard Apple, a volunteer with the Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter, joined ABC7 to talk about the study,