South Shore Residents May Be Eligible for Alzheimer’s PET Scans (IDEAS)

Beth Israel Deaconess-Plymouth is taking part in a study that uses PET scans to look for signs of Alzheimer’s. It is called the Imaging Dementia—Evidence for Amyloid Scanning (IDEAS) Study.

There are many different sources of dementia, for example Alzheimer’s, vascular, and frontal lobe. Knowing which type of dementia a person has can help patients and families know how to work with the changing mind and what to expect from the course of the disease over time.

Not everyone is eligible – this is a study, so there are various criteria that a person must meet. The PET scan is paid for by Medicare. If you or a loved one has dementia, talk to your doctor about whether you can participate in the study.

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