Cognitive Impairment from a Physician’s Point of View with Dr. Steven Tam

Spotlight on Care: Alzheimer's Caregiving

Spotlight on Care: Alzheimer's Caregiving
Cognitive Impairment from a Physician’s Point of View with Dr. Steven Tam
Mar 31, 2022 Season 1 Episode 20
UCI MIND

Virginia and Steve are joined by UCI Senior Health Center physician and UCI MIND researcher, Steven Tam, M.D., who describes some of the early symptoms of cognitive impairment, and the general approach he takes when assessing a patient.   He answers questions about current treatments.  He emphasizes the importance of gathering a complete history of the patient prior to making a diagnosis.