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Episode 20: The Brain Trust Caregiver Mini-Series: #2 James
Episode Description
In today’s episode host Raj Shah, MD is joined by Susan Frick, MSW, LSW, Social Worker, Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center, to engage in a candid conversation with caregiver James Litchfield faced when his father, Buddy, was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s. They talk about the early warning signs, the gripping fear when Buddy got lost while driving, and the struggle of managing care from a distance. James’s candid narrative is a familiar story for primary care clinicians and caregivers alike, highlighting the critical role of early detection and compassionate, comprehensive healthcare support. This is the second episode in The Brain Trust Caregiver Miniseries which addresses issues faced by caregivers dealing with the cognitive decline of their loved ones.
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify one challenge caregivers experience in seeking a primary care evaluation.
2. Describe one desire from care partners regarding improving early diagnosis and detection.
Host: Raj Shah, MD. Professor, Family & Preventive Medicine and the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center at Rush University
Guests: Susan Frick, MSW, LSW, Social Worker, Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center, and James Litchfield, Caregiver
Transcript
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