Dr. Ericka Tung is an internist and Geriatrician who has practiced at Mayo Clinic for over 20 years. She served as the Geriatric Fellowship program director for 8 years, where she has inspired the next generation of trainees and has a true talent for education, connecting people and empowering her patients. Over the years, has championed many efforts to improve care delivery for patients and families living with Dementia.
In this episode, Dr. Tung shares her expertise in optimizing cognitive health and strategies to prevent dementia. She answers commonly asked questions: Is Dementia preventable? What are the risk factors? How do we distinguish the difference between cognitive changes related to normal aging and pathologic features? What are the key components and domains of maintaining healthy brain function? What are some things we can be doing now to preserve brain health?
For providers- Dr. Tung shares learn tips on how to counsel and empower our patients and their care partners while living through the dementia journey. Identify creative ways to help individuals live well in the community.
Lastly, Dr. Tung discusses what is in the literature that supports a positive outlook for dementia prevention. Tune in to hear about heartwarming stories related to caring for the dementia community.
For those of you who are interested in a career in Geriatric Medicine, Dr. Tung also shares what she loves about her career and what you can look forward to as a Geriatrician.
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