Experimental Drug Slows Decline among Alzheimer’s Patients

B2 – Upper Intermediate

Good news for loved ones and sufferers of Alzheimer’s disease. Biogen and Eisai claim that their experimental drug showed a significant decrease in rate of mental decline of Alzheimer’s patients.

Listen to this audio and read the transcript about an experimental Alzheimer’s drug. Be ready to answer the questions that follow.

https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/experimental-drug-slows-decline-among-alzheimer-s-patients/6767483.html

Discussion Questions:

  1. Talk about things you know about Alzheimer’s disease.
  2. Do you know anyone who suffers/suffered from this? How severe was it? What kind of treatments were given to them?
  3. What are your thoughts on/What is your reaction to this news?
  4. Would you be willing to take experimental drugs if it were your only hope?
  5. What are ways to improve our memory?
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