Dr. Eukesh Ranjit talks with Dr. Sharon Smaga about the unique challenges faced by providers serving in rural patient populations. They discuss the barriers, solutions and provide successful tips on how to improve early diagnosis clinic practices in rural communities.

In this episode Dr. Raj Shah talks with guest Dr. John Brill of Advocate Aurora; they discuss barriers and solutions for family physicians in health systems regarding the early detection, diagnosis and management of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias

Dr. Eukesh Ranjit hosts this episode and talks with Dr. Raj Shah about the larger ecosystem of the Illinois healthcare landscape involving Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Their discussion provides foundational information on how organizations across the state are working to improve early detection of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

Dr. Raj Shah and Dr. Eukesh Ranjit discuss what it means for healthcare professionals to understand dementia objectively and how healthcare professionals can diagnosis and document dementia objectively, utilizing screening assessments for improved early diagnosis.

Dr. Raj Shah talks with Dr. Eukesh Ranjit about what we currently know about dementia. The goal is have healthcare professional on the same page with understanding aspects of dementia including mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s disease and memory issues.

The goal of the Brain trust in this podcast series is to educate and empower the primary care clinician in the early detection, diagnosis and management of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.