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Screening for Dementia: A Podcast with Anna Chodos, Joseph Gaugler and Soo Borson

GeriPal

What should we use to screen individuals? Cause it’s tricky to just implement per se and say, hey, we’re gonna screen everybody, you know, use a population health approach or a age cutoff and just start screening everybody if you don’t have those next steps figured out as well. Who should get it if anyone?

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Preventive Care To Maintain Your Overall Health

Mesa Family Physician

It’s more than just visiting your doctor when something feels off—it’s about catching potential problems early, staying on top of health screenings, and setting goals that keep you feeling your best. Why Preventive Health Maintenance Matters The importance of public health and individual wellness cannot be overstated.

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Time to stop driving? Podcast with Emmy Betz and Terri Cassidy

GeriPal

Often when there’s a cognitive concern, it’s a family member that is calling saying, “I just want to make sure my mom should still be driving after this happened, or after this diagnosis.” That’s where it really gets to this individual risks and balances, individual situation. Alex: Yeah.

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