In this primary care summary snapshot episode, moderators, Dr. Eukesh Ranjit and Dr. Raj Shah, talk about what they learned through the conduct of the Brain Trust podcasts to date and share some potential avenues that diagnosis may take in the near future.

In today’s episode host Raj Shah, MD is joined by Susan Frick, MSW, LSW, Social Worker, Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center, to talk with caregiver Jeanne as she shares her heartrending experience recognizing her husband John's early signs of Alzheimer's. Jeanne talks about profound changes to simple tasks, like dressing and driving, when faced with this disease. We walk through the emotions of detection and diagnosis, highlighting the indispensable role of primary care doctors and the essential support needed for care partners like Jeanne. This is the fifth episode in The Brain Trust Caregiver Miniseries which addresses issues faced by caregivers dealing with the cognitive decline of their loved ones.

In our heartfelt discussion with Leslie, Dr. Raj Shah and social worker Susan Frick, traverse the intricate realities of early signs of Alzheimer's. Leslie discusses the day-to-day changes and the uphill battle in convincing even those closest to her of the gravity of Phil's condition. This episode not only resonates with the experiences of countless families worldwide, but it also emphasizes the importance of support systems for caregivers and the urgent need for more empathetic healthcare support. This is the fourth episode in The Brain Trust Caregiver Perspective Mini-Series.

In today’s episode host Raj Shah, MD and social worker Susan Frick engage in a candid conversation with caregiver Donna about her husband's diagnosis of Alzheimer's at a relatively younger age and the struggles of navigating the healthcare system to find good care. This is the thrid episode in The Brain Trust Caregiver Perspective Mini-Series.

In today’s episode host Raj Shah, MD and social worker Susan Frick engage in a candid conversation with caregiver James about his father's diagnosis of Alzheimer's, the signs of early onset, and managing his care from a distance. This is the second episode in The Brain Trust Caregiver Perspective Mini-Series.

In today’s episode host Raj Shah, MD is joined by social worker Susan Frick to have a conversation with caregiver Katrina about her experience with the diagnosis and management of her husband's dementia. This is the first episode in The Brain Trust Caregiver Perspective Mini-Series.

In today’s episode host Raj Shah, MD chats with Tonja Austin, MD, Assistant Professor, Family & Preventive Medicine, Rush University about early detection ADRD in African American communities

Connecting Primary Care Practices with Community Health Workers: Advancing Early Detection and Diagnosis of ADRD. Join hosts Raj Shah, MD and Eukesh Ranjit, MD as they chat with Tracey Smith, Director of Community Health at the Illinois Public Health Association, and Angelia Gower, the first VP of the NAACP in Madison, Illinois to discuss the nature of community health workers, their importance in communities with limited resources, and the importance of connecting with primary care physicians.

Raj Shah, MD and Eukesh Ranjit, MD host a special episode with Elaine T. Jurkowski, PH.D, M.S.W. and the Dare To Care radio show connecting social workers, community members and primary care physicians on the importance of efforts being made across the state in the early detection and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias

Raj Shah, MD chats with Avinash Mantha, MD, Associate Program Director at Loyola Hines VA Geriatric Fellowship, to discuss the adaptations primary care will need to make with the introduction of new ADRD treatment modalities.