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January 30, 2025 30 mins

Episode 10 - Cognitive Evaluations & The Physician’s Playbook with Dr. Barak Gaster | Season 2 Finale


In the final episode of Season 2 of Living Our Best With Memory Loss, we welcome Dr. Barak Gaster, a nationally recognized expert in dementia care. Dr. Gaster discusses the importance of cognitive evaluations, how they help with early diagnosis, and what patients and caregivers should know when navigating memory loss.


We also explore The Physician’s Playbook for Dementia, a critical tool designed to help doctors recognize early dementia symptoms, diagnose more effectively, and guide patients through care planning. This conversation is packed with essential insights for anyone concerned about brain health, caregiving, or early intervention.


In this episode, we cover:

✔️ What happens during a cognitive evaluation

✔️ Signs that it’s time to seek medical advice

✔️ How The Physician’s Playbook for Dementia is changing dementia diagnosis

✔️ How caregivers and patients can advocate for better medical care


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