We’ve reached the final episode of Season 2 of Living Our Best With Memory Loss! In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Barak Gaster, a nationally recognized expert in dementia care, to discuss cognitive evaluations—what they are, why they matter, and how they can help with early diagnosis and long-term care planning.

Dr. Gaster also shares insights into The Physician’s Playbook for Dementia, a groundbreaking tool designed to help doctors recognize early signs of dementia and guide patients through the diagnostic process. This playbook is changing the way primary care physicians approach memory loss, ensuring better outcomes for those experiencing cognitive decline.

Key topics in this episode:

✅ What happens during a cognitive evaluation?
✅ Early signs of dementia and when to seek medical advice
✅ How The Physician’s Playbook for Dementia is helping improve early diagnosis
✅ How caregivers and patients can advocate for better medical care