The Brain Trust
Welcome to The Brain Trust, a podcast for and by physicians designed to help improve screening, diagnosis, and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in clinical workflows. Tune in weekly to hear our guest primary care clinicians discuss innovative ways to support patients and their families in better managing brain disease.
Podcasting since 2023 • 24 episodes
The Brain Trust
Latest Episodes
The Brain Trust Episode 24: Primary Care Summary: Early Detection and Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease
In today's episode, hosts Dr. Raj Shah and Dr. Eukesh Ranjit revisit foundational lessons on Alzheimer's diagnosis, stressing the importance of practical techniques and understanding the critical role of office staff and caregivers in recognizi...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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30:11
The Brain Trust Episode 23: The Caregiver Mini-Series #5 Jeanne
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 Alzhe...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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26:58
The Brain Trust Episode 20: The Caregiver Mini-Series #2 James
When your world revolves around the delicate balance of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's, each day can bring a torrent of emotions and challenges. That's the reality James Litchfield faced when his father, Buddy, was diagnosed with early...
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Episode 20
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27:31
The Brain Trust Episode 22: Caregiver Mini-Series #4 Leslie
When Leslie first noticed her husband Phil's memory lapses and moments of disorientation, little did she know that these were signs of younger-onset Alzheimer's disease. In our heartfelt discussion with Leslie, Dr. Raj Shah and social worker Su...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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25:46
The Brain Trust Episode 21: Caregiver Mini-Series #3 Donna
When Donna's husband, Scott, began showing signs of young-onset Alzheimer's, their world turned upside down. Their story, shared with raw honesty in our latest podcast episode, brings to light the harsh reality of seeking an accurate diagnosis ...
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Episode 21
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