When To Talk To Your Doctor About Memory Loss - Franciscan Health Podcast
Channel: Franciscan Health
Date: 2024-04-04

Though there's some memory loss that's to be expected with age, memory loss that accompanies cognitive decline or personality changes in ourselves or loved ones may require seeing a neurologist. 

Learn about the preventative approaches to avoid or slow down the progression of memory loss and genetic links or hereditary conditions associated with memory loss.

Franciscan Health neurologist Tommassina Papa-Rugino, MD, leads a discussion on dementia and when to talk to a doctor about memory loss in the Franciscan Health DocPod podcast.

Topics include: 
✔️ What types of neurological conditions do neurologists help manage for their patients?
✔️ Describe specific indications of memory loss verses memory lapse, forgetfulness or being under stress etc.
✔️ What diseases affect memory? 
✔️ How can memory loss affect quality of life?
✔️ What can be done to prevent disease and disorders associated with memory loss?
✔️ What advice do you give to your patients facing memory loss?
✔️ What should families do or how should they approach loved ones facing memory loss?
✔️ Are there preventative approaches to avoid or slow down the progression of memory loss?
✔️ Are there genetic links or hereditary conditions associated with memory loss
✔️ When is it time to discuss memory loss with your physician?

Resources from Franciscan Health: 
▶️ 10 Ways To Cut Your Risk of Dementia
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/10-ways-to-cut-your-risk-for-dementia
▶️ Apathy & Dementia
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/apathy-dementia-signs
▶️ Caring For A Loved One With Dementia
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/caring-for-a-loved-one-with-dementia


Listen to the Franciscan Health DocPod podcast: https://www.franciscanhealth.org/podcasts