Supporting patients and families; a geriatrician’s perspective with Dr. Nathaniel Chin

11/04/2024 45 min Temporada 1 Episodio 39
Supporting patients and families; a geriatrician’s perspective with Dr. Nathaniel Chin

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Virginia and Steve are joined by Nathaniel Chin, MD, a geriatrician, associate professor at the University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine, Medical Director of the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, and host and creator of the popular Dementia Matters podcast.  Dr. Chin recounts how his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis and dementia journey inspired his career choice.  He discusses the importance of getting an early diagnosis, keeping records, and the critical role that caregivers play in the diagnosis and treatment of people with cognitive impairments.  Dr. Chin also describes his involvement in dementia research at the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center and the Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer's Prevention.  To learn more about the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center and Dr. Chin’s podcast visit: https://www.adrc.wisc.edu/dementia-mattersSend us a text

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