article thumbnail

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

GeriPal

What should we use to screen individuals? Anna 34:53 Well, our dementia careware cognitive health assessment, that program trains people to think about three things, a symptom. In addition to the questions asked above, we also cover the following topics with our guests: What is dementia screening? Who should get it if anyone?

Screening 119
article thumbnail

Fever FAQs (contd.)- Signs, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

Rao Doctor

In case you have missed it, click below to read- FEVER FAQ- Part 1 Fever Diagnosis: How is your health assessed? When assessing a fever, we doctors employ a systematic approach to ensure accurate diagnosis and effective management. Fever is a common indication that the body is fighting off infection.

Diagnosis 130
article thumbnail

Palliative Care for Mental Illness: A Podcast with Dani Chammas and Brent Kious

GeriPal

So we’re going to be talking about palliative care for individuals with mental illness. Depending on your geography, who you are as an individual, the ethical parameter you’re considering. I think the last time we had a request was from Bob Arnold for something about vampires. Oh, yeah, yeah. Good artist. Really tasteful.

Illness 101