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$Alzheimer\'s Speaks$ Alzheimer's SpeaksFrom Awareness to Action: Changing Dementia Care Through Early Detection and Brain Health PlansFrom Awareness to Action: Changing Dementia Care Through Early Detection and Brain Health Plans Lori La Bey talks with Dr. Anna Chodos, the Executive Director of Dementia Care Aware, an organization dedicated to supporting primary care to improve dementia detection and care, and a Professor of Medicine in the Division of General Internal Medicine at Zuckerberg San Francisco General and the Division of Geriatrics at UCSF. Her clinical work is in outpatient specialty care in geriatrics and dementia care, and her academic work is focused on understanding the unmet needs of older adults who are seen in p...2025-07-0159 min $Alzheimer\'s Speaks$ Alzheimer's SpeaksFrom Awareness to Action: Changing Dementia Care Through Early Detection and Brain Health PlansFrom Awareness to Action: Changing Dementia Care Through Early Detection and Brain Health Plans Lori La Bey talks with Dr. Anna Chodos, the Executive Director of Dementia Care Aware, an organization dedicated to supporting primary care to improve dementia detection and care, and a Professor of Medicine in the Division of General Internal Medicine at Zuckerberg San Francisco General and the Division of Geriatrics at UCSF. Her clinical work is in outpatient specialty care in geriatrics and dementia care, and her academic work is focused on understanding the unmet needs of older adults who are seen in p...2025-07-0159 min

Dementia Care on AirUnderstanding the New Diagnostics and Treatments in Alzheimer’s Disease PodcastAnna Chodos, MD, MPH, talks to Lawren VanDevrede, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Neurology at UCSF, as he explains developments the diagnostic criteria for Alzheimer’s disease, how to use and interpret biomarkers, and what the new monoclonal treatments for Alzheimer's disease mean for practice and our patients. The link to the 2024 guideline for Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis mentioned in the podcast is here. Click on this link, Understanding the New Diagnostics and Treatments in Alzheimer’s Disease Podcast Front Matter, for additional CE/CEU information. After the completion of this activity...2025-05-0235 min

PeerView Family Medicine & General Practice CME/CNE/CPE Video PodcastAnna Chodos, MD, MPH - Brain Health Essentials: Strategies for Adapting Clinical Practice and Workflows to Optimize Cognitive Functioning in an Aging PopulationThis content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/NCPD/IPCE information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/BGW865. CME/MOC/NCPD/IPCE credit will be available until April 4, 2026.Brain Health Essentials: Strategies for Adapting Clinical Practice and Workflows to Optimize Cognitive Functioning in an Aging Population In support of improving patient care, PVI, PeerView Institute...2025-04-101h 00

PeerView Clinical Pharmacology CME/CNE/CPE Audio PodcastAnna Chodos, MD, MPH - Brain Health Essentials: Strategies for Adapting Clinical Practice and Workflows to Optimize Cognitive Functioning in an Aging PopulationThis content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/NCPD/IPCE information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/BGW865. CME/MOC/NCPD/IPCE credit will be available until April 4, 2026.Brain Health Essentials: Strategies for Adapting Clinical Practice and Workflows to Optimize Cognitive Functioning in an Aging Population In support of improving patient care, PVI, PeerView Institute...2025-04-101h 00

PeerView Family Medicine & General Practice CME/CNE/CPE Audio PodcastAnna Chodos, MD, MPH - Brain Health Essentials: Strategies for Adapting Clinical Practice and Workflows to Optimize Cognitive Functioning in an Aging PopulationThis content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/NCPD/IPCE information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/BGW865. CME/MOC/NCPD/IPCE credit will be available until April 4, 2026.Brain Health Essentials: Strategies for Adapting Clinical Practice and Workflows to Optimize Cognitive Functioning in an Aging Population In support of improving patient care, PVI, PeerView Institute...2025-04-101h 00

PeerView Internal Medicine CME/CNE/CPE Video PodcastAnna Chodos, MD, MPH - Brain Health Essentials: Strategies for Adapting Clinical Practice and Workflows to Optimize Cognitive Functioning in an Aging PopulationThis content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/NCPD/IPCE information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/BGW865. CME/MOC/NCPD/IPCE credit will be available until April 4, 2026.Brain Health Essentials: Strategies for Adapting Clinical Practice and Workflows to Optimize Cognitive Functioning in an Aging Population In support of improving patient care, PVI, PeerView Institute...2025-04-101h 00

PeerView Internal Medicine CME/CNE/CPE Audio PodcastAnna Chodos, MD, MPH - Brain Health Essentials: Strategies for Adapting Clinical Practice and Workflows to Optimize Cognitive Functioning in an Aging PopulationThis content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/NCPD/IPCE information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/BGW865. CME/MOC/NCPD/IPCE credit will be available until April 4, 2026.Brain Health Essentials: Strategies for Adapting Clinical Practice and Workflows to Optimize Cognitive Functioning in an Aging Population In support of improving patient care, PVI, PeerView Institute...2025-04-101h 00

PeerView Clinical Pharmacology CME/CNE/CPE VideoAnna Chodos, MD, MPH - Brain Health Essentials: Strategies for Adapting Clinical Practice and Workflows to Optimize Cognitive Functioning in an Aging PopulationThis content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/NCPD/IPCE information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/BGW865. CME/MOC/NCPD/IPCE credit will be available until April 4, 2026.Brain Health Essentials: Strategies for Adapting Clinical Practice and Workflows to Optimize Cognitive Functioning in an Aging Population In support of improving patient care, PVI, PeerView Institute...2025-04-101h 00

PeerView Neuroscience & Psychiatry CME/CNE/CPE Audio PodcastAnna Chodos, MD, MPH - Brain Health Essentials: Strategies for Adapting Clinical Practice and Workflows to Optimize Cognitive Functioning in an Aging PopulationThis content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/NCPD/IPCE information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/BGW865. CME/MOC/NCPD/IPCE credit will be available until April 4, 2026.Brain Health Essentials: Strategies for Adapting Clinical Practice and Workflows to Optimize Cognitive Functioning in an Aging Population In support of improving patient care, PVI, PeerView Institute...2025-04-101h 00

PeerView Neuroscience & Psychiatry CME/CNE/CPE Video PodcastAnna Chodos, MD, MPH - Brain Health Essentials: Strategies for Adapting Clinical Practice and Workflows to Optimize Cognitive Functioning in an Aging PopulationThis content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/NCPD/IPCE information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/BGW865. CME/MOC/NCPD/IPCE credit will be available until April 4, 2026.Brain Health Essentials: Strategies for Adapting Clinical Practice and Workflows to Optimize Cognitive Functioning in an Aging Population In support of improving patient care, PVI, PeerView Institute...2025-04-101h 00

The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast#478 Dementia 2.0 with Anna ChodosUpdates in classification, evaluation, and treatment Become dexterous with dementia management! We’re talking with Dr. Anna Chodos about cognitive domains, diagnostic criteria, patient and caregiver resources, new antibody therapies, and brain health plans! Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CME Show Segments Intro Rapid fire questions The Terminology of Neurocognitive Disorders Cognitive Domains: A Comprehensive Approach Physical Examination Insights Medical Workup for Dementia Imaging and Biomarkers in Dementia Diagnosis Referral Considerations for Dementia Patients Understanding Dementia Stages and Pro...2025-04-071h 30

Talking DementiaDementia and the Power of EmpathyThis episode features Dr. Anna Chodos, a geriatrician at UCSF, in conversation with Dr. Emily Silverman. They discuss the crucial role primary care physicians play in the early detection of dementia. Dr. Chodos also addresses the challenges patients and families face, outlining various care options such as home care, assisted living, and nursing homes. Emphasizing a dyad-centered approach, she offers practical advice for families, including how adequate support can enable individuals with dementia to remain in their homes.About this episode’s featured guestDr. Anna Chodos is an associate professor at University of California Sa...2025-02-1946 min

GeriPal - A Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine PodcastHow to Make an Alzheimer's Diagnosis in Primary Care: A Podcast with Nathaniel ChinThings are changing quickly in the Alzheimer’s space. We now have biomarkers that can reasonably approximate the degree of amyloid build-up in the brain with a simple blood test. We have two new FDA-approved medications that reduce that amyloid buildup and modestly slow down the progression of the disease. So, the question becomes, what, if anything, should we do differently in the primary care setting to diagnose the disease? On today’s podcast, we’ve invited Nathaniel Chin back to the GeriPal podcast to talk about what primary care needs to manage this new world of Alzheime...2025-02-0647 min

Dementia Care on AirPrimary Care’s Role in Assessing Decision-Making in Patients with Dementia – A Medical-Legal PerspectiveJoin Anna Chodos, MD, MPH, and Caleb E. Logan, Staff Attorney at Elder Law & Advocacy, as they discuss the principles of legal capacity and how to apply capacity principles to situations involving medical providers. Anna Chodos, MD, MPH, Executive Director of Dementia Care Aware Caleb E. Logan, Staff Attorney at Elder Law & Advocacy Watch the webinar, “Primary Care’s Role in Assessing Decision-Making in Patients with Dementia – A Medical-Legal Perspective”, featuring Caleb E. Logan, Staff Attorney at Elder Law & Advocacy. Free CE/CME credits will be availabl...2024-10-1735 min

Dementia Care on AirThe Role of Hearing on Physical and Cognitive HealthJoin Anna Chodos, MD, MPH, and Margaret Wallhagen, PhD, as they discuss the link between hearing and physical and cognitive health. This episode provides valuable information and best practices for supporting individuals with difficulty hearing, including how to get them hearing aids or appropriate correction.Anna Chodos, MD, MPH, Executive Director of Dementia Care AwareMargaret Wallhagen, PhD, GNP-BC, AGSF, FGSA, FAAN, Professor, Department of Physiological Nursing, Director, UCSF Hartford Center of Gerontological Nursing ExcellenceFree CE/CME credits will be available only for podcasts released on...2024-09-3041 min

Dementia Care on AirDementia and the Asian American and Pacific Islander PopulationJoin Anna Chodos, MD, MPH, and Elena Tsoy, PhD, as they discuss cultural and linguistic considerations for Asian American and Pacific Islander patients with dementia.Anna Chodos, MD, MPH, Executive Director of Dementia Care AwareElena Tsoy, PhD Clinical Neuropsychologist and Assistant Professor, University of California, San FranciscoFree CE/CME credits will be available only for podcasts released on or after January 2025. Facebook | LinkedIn | Youtube 2024-08-1533 min

GeriPal - A Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine PodcastScreening for Dementia: A Podcast with Anna Chodos, Joseph Gaugler and Soo BorsonThe US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concluded back in 2000 that there is insufficient evidence to recommend for or against routine screening for dementia in older adults. Are there, though, populations that it may be helpful in, or should that change with the advent of the new amyloid antibodies? Should it? If so, how do we screen and who do we screen? On this week’s podcast we talk with three experts in the field about screening for dementia. Anna Chodos is a geriatrician at UCSF and the Principal Investigator of Dementia Care Aware, a California-wide program to i...2024-07-1951 min

Dementia Care on AirDisparities in Alzheimer's Disease in Diverse Groups and Implications for TreatmentJoin Anna Chodos, MD, MPH and Charles Windon, MD as they discuss new disease modifying therapies that are available for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and their relevance to existing disparities in dementia care. Anna Chodos, MD, MPH, Executive Director of Dementia Care AwareCharles Windon, MD Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology UCSF Memory and Aging CenterFree CE/CME credits will be available only for podcasts released on or after January 2025. Facebook | LinkedIn | Youtube 2024-06-1423 min

Dementia Care on AirDementia and the African American PopulationJoin Anna Chodos, MD, MPH and Tanisha Hill-Jarrett, PhD, as they discuss disparities in cognition, diagnosis, and care for Black/African Americans, and how to address these factors to promote equity and support aging in these communities Anna Chodos, MD, MPH, Executive Director of Dementia Care AwareTanisha Hill-Jarrett, PhD, Neuropsychologist and Assistant Professor of Neurology at the UCSF Memory and Aging Center Free CE/CME credits will be available only for podcasts released on or after January 2025. Facebook | LinkedIn | Youtube 2024-05-2423 min

Dementia Care on AirDementia Care Outreach and Education Strategies for LatinosJoin Anna Chodos, MD, MPH and Serggio Lanata MD, MS, as they discuss providing dementia care and brain health education to Latino communities. Using San Francisco’s efforts as examples, they discuss specific considerations and strategies for engaging different Latino populations, such as establishing partnerships with community-based clinics to bring cognitive assessments directly into the community. Learn specific ways to reach and educate older adult Latinos on brain health topics to help build cognitive health literacy and improve dementia care. Anna Chodos, MD, MPH, Executive Director of Dementia Care AwareSer...2024-03-2230 min

Dementia Care on AirBehavioral Symptoms in Dementia, Part 2: Managing SymptomsJoin Anna Chodos, MD, MPH and Michelle Panlilio, DNP, GNP-BC, as they delve into the complexities of managing some of the most common behavioral symptoms of dementia in the primary care setting: “agitation”, challenges with bathing, and sexual disinhibition. In this episode, they offer practical strategies and tools for providers and care partners, shedding light on navigating these sensitive and often overlooked aspects of behavioral symptom management. Learn best practices for creating a safe environment both for the person with dementia and the caregiver while effectively addressing some of the most challenging dementia symptoms.Anna...2024-01-2639 min

Dementia Care on AirBehavioral Symptoms in Dementia: Assessment and Initial Care PlanIn this episode of Dementia Care on Air series, Anna Chodos, MD, MPH, Executive Director of Dementia Care Aware and Michelle Panlilio, DNP, GNP-BC, National Lead Dementia Care Specialist at UCLA Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Program, talk about assessing behavioral symptoms of dementia.Join us as we discuss how healthcare professionals and caregivers can identify, understand, and interpret the behavioral changes associated with dementia. Gain valuable insights, practical tips, and expert advice to help you provide compassionate care and support for individuals living with dementia. Click here 2023-12-1838 min

Dementia Care on AirSocial Risks and Benefits of Cognitive Health ScreeningIn this episode of Dementia Care on Air series, our new host, Kathryn Eubank, MD, a Medical Director, Geriatrics Consult Service and MACE Service at San Francisco VA Medical Center and a Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco and a guest speaker Sarah M. Hooper, JD, Professor of Practice at UC Law SF and Executive Director of the UCSF-UC Law SF Consortium on Law, Science & Health Policy talk about social risks and benefits of cognitive health screening. This episode provides valuable information and tips for communicating with patients and caregivers about complex topics such...2023-10-2738 min

Dementia Care on AirImplementing a Brain Health PlanIn this episode of Dementia Care on Air series, our guest speaker is Ian Neel, MD, Medical Director of the Geriatric Medicine Consult Service at Senior Behavioral Health at the University of California, San Diego. He discusses the practical implementation of a brain health plan with patients and their care partners, highlighting the importance of evidence-based strategies. The episode focuses on three crucial pillars of promoting brain health: addressing polypharmacy, physical activity, and mental stimulation, including socialization.This episode is for healthcare providers who want to delve deeper into how to implement an evidence-based...2023-08-1633 min

Dementia Care on AirEmployment Protection for CaregiversJoin Dementia Care Aware for a discussion on Paid Family Leave (PFL) and how opportunities can be increased for family caregivers to access PFL in California. Our guest speakers, Sharon Terman, Director of the Work and Family Program, and Katherine Wutchiett, Senior Staff Attorney at Legal Aid at Work, will shed light on the challenges faced by caregivers, who often feel compelled to quit their jobs when the person they support is diagnosed with a serious illness like dementia and they often don’t know that PFL is available to them. Learn how to empower caregivers to make us...2023-07-1733 min

Dementia Care on AirAdapting the Cognitive Health Assessment for Patients with Substance Use DisordersIn this episode, we are joined by two addiction medicine doctors in the UCSF Department of Medicine: Christine Soran, MD, MPH, assistant professor, primary care clinician, and medical director of the Office-Based Buprenorphine Induction Clinic; and Triveni Defries, MD, MPH, assistant professor, primary care clinician, and addiction medicine specialist. We will discuss how substance use disorders affect cognition, how to adapt the cognitive health assessment for patients with substance use disorders, and how to incorporate a workup for substance use disorders in the next- steps evaluation. You will also gain a deeper understanding and p...2023-06-2131 min

PeerView Neuroscience & Psychiatry CME/CNE/CPE Video PodcastAnna Chodos, MD, MPH - Facilitating Cognitive Assessment in Primary Care for the Timely Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease: Leveraging Medicare Reimbursement Mechanisms to Improve Clinical CareGo online to PeerView.com/XUM860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. The timely detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) can provide patients with numerous opportunities—earlier treatment initiation, increased eligibility for clinical trials, participation in long-term care planning, and the chance to make lifestyle changes to slow cognitive decline. In this activity, based on a recent live symposium, experts discuss practical strategies for integrating cognitive screening into routine care visits and conducting more detailed cognitive evaluations that results in a written care plan with patients who fail a br...2023-06-0258 min

PeerView Clinical Pharmacology CME/CNE/CPE Audio PodcastAnna Chodos, MD, MPH - Facilitating Cognitive Assessment in Primary Care for the Timely Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease: Leveraging Medicare Reimbursement Mechanisms to Improve Clinical CareGo online to PeerView.com/XUM860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. The timely detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) can provide patients with numerous opportunities—earlier treatment initiation, increased eligibility for clinical trials, participation in long-term care planning, and the chance to make lifestyle changes to slow cognitive decline. In this activity, based on a recent live symposium, experts discuss practical strategies for integrating cognitive screening into routine care visits and conducting more detailed cognitive evaluations that results in a written care plan with patients who fail a br...2023-06-0258 min

PeerView Family Medicine & General Practice CME/CNE/CPE Video PodcastAnna Chodos, MD, MPH - Facilitating Cognitive Assessment in Primary Care for the Timely Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease: Leveraging Medicare Reimbursement Mechanisms to Improve Clinical CareGo online to PeerView.com/XUM860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. The timely detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) can provide patients with numerous opportunities—earlier treatment initiation, increased eligibility for clinical trials, participation in long-term care planning, and the chance to make lifestyle changes to slow cognitive decline. In this activity, based on a recent live symposium, experts discuss practical strategies for integrating cognitive screening into routine care visits and conducting more detailed cognitive evaluations that results in a written care plan with patients who fail a br...2023-06-0258 min

PeerView Neuroscience & Psychiatry CME/CNE/CPE Audio PodcastAnna Chodos, MD, MPH - Facilitating Cognitive Assessment in Primary Care for the Timely Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease: Leveraging Medicare Reimbursement Mechanisms to Improve Clinical CareGo online to PeerView.com/XUM860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. The timely detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) can provide patients with numerous opportunities—earlier treatment initiation, increased eligibility for clinical trials, participation in long-term care planning, and the chance to make lifestyle changes to slow cognitive decline. In this activity, based on a recent live symposium, experts discuss practical strategies for integrating cognitive screening into routine care visits and conducting more detailed cognitive evaluations that results in a written care plan with patients who fail a br...2023-06-0258 min

PeerView Internal Medicine CME/CNE/CPE Video PodcastAnna Chodos, MD, MPH - Facilitating Cognitive Assessment in Primary Care for the Timely Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease: Leveraging Medicare Reimbursement Mechanisms to Improve Clinical CareGo online to PeerView.com/XUM860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. The timely detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) can provide patients with numerous opportunities—earlier treatment initiation, increased eligibility for clinical trials, participation in long-term care planning, and the chance to make lifestyle changes to slow cognitive decline. In this activity, based on a recent live symposium, experts discuss practical strategies for integrating cognitive screening into routine care visits and conducting more detailed cognitive evaluations that results in a written care plan with patients who fail a br...2023-06-0258 min

PeerView Family Medicine & General Practice CME/CNE/CPE Audio PodcastAnna Chodos, MD, MPH - Facilitating Cognitive Assessment in Primary Care for the Timely Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease: Leveraging Medicare Reimbursement Mechanisms to Improve Clinical CareGo online to PeerView.com/XUM860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. The timely detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) can provide patients with numerous opportunities—earlier treatment initiation, increased eligibility for clinical trials, participation in long-term care planning, and the chance to make lifestyle changes to slow cognitive decline. In this activity, based on a recent live symposium, experts discuss practical strategies for integrating cognitive screening into routine care visits and conducting more detailed cognitive evaluations that results in a written care plan with patients who fail a br...2023-06-0258 min

PeerView Clinical Pharmacology CME/CNE/CPE VideoAnna Chodos, MD, MPH - Facilitating Cognitive Assessment in Primary Care for the Timely Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease: Leveraging Medicare Reimbursement Mechanisms to Improve Clinical CareGo online to PeerView.com/XUM860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. The timely detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) can provide patients with numerous opportunities—earlier treatment initiation, increased eligibility for clinical trials, participation in long-term care planning, and the chance to make lifestyle changes to slow cognitive decline. In this activity, based on a recent live symposium, experts discuss practical strategies for integrating cognitive screening into routine care visits and conducting more detailed cognitive evaluations that results in a written care plan with patients who fail a br...2023-06-0258 min

PeerView Internal Medicine CME/CNE/CPE Audio PodcastAnna Chodos, MD, MPH - Facilitating Cognitive Assessment in Primary Care for the Timely Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease: Leveraging Medicare Reimbursement Mechanisms to Improve Clinical CareGo online to PeerView.com/XUM860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. The timely detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) can provide patients with numerous opportunities—earlier treatment initiation, increased eligibility for clinical trials, participation in long-term care planning, and the chance to make lifestyle changes to slow cognitive decline. In this activity, based on a recent live symposium, experts discuss practical strategies for integrating cognitive screening into routine care visits and conducting more detailed cognitive evaluations that results in a written care plan with patients who fail a br...2023-06-0258 min

Dementia Care on AirWorking in the Clinic with Caregivers of People Living with DementiaIn this podcast, Anna Chodos, MD, MPH, Executive Director of Dementia Care Aware, sits down with Wagahta Semere, MD an internist and researcher on caregiving in San Francisco, and Joseph Herrera, MSW, a social worker in geriatrics and a dementia specialty clinic working primarily with Latino patients in Los Angeles County. Together they will discuss the challenges of assessing and connecting in the clinic with caregivers of people living with dementia. The podcast delves into the importance of health care teams taking the time to assess caregivers’ needs, building relationships with them, and connecting them to available resources. The co...2023-04-1434 min

Dementia Care on AirTalking Cognitive Impairment and Living Alone with Dr. Elena PortacoloneIn this episode, Dr. Anna Chodos speaks with Elena Portacolone, PhD, MBA, MPH, about her work understanding the experiences of approximately 4.3 million older adults in the U.S. who live alone and have cognitive impairment or dementia. They talk about how common this is, how we can detect it, how we can make the most of the "miracle" of making a diagnosis in someone who lives alone, and how to build a team around that person. Dr. Portacolone is an Associate Professor of Sociology in the Institute for Health and Aging at UCSF and a Pepper Center S...2023-03-3035 min

Dementia Care on AirScreening with the Cognitive Health AssessmentIn the first episode of the Dementia Care on Air podcast series, Dr. Anna Chodos speaks with Dementia Care Aware’s lead on educational development, Dr. Josette Rivera. She will discuss the tool for cognitive health assessment, and explain how to screen your patients, and how to incorporate that into your practice. Detecting dementia begins with the cognitive health assessment, a quick screen for cognitive decline, functional decline, and a person’s support system. Check out our training programs and resources at www.DementiaCareAware.org. Dementia Care Aware is co-led by West Health and UCSF. 2023-02-1629 min

The Hanh Brown ShowAnna H. Chodos - Healthcare Tips for Older AdultsAs our population ages, the demand for health care services and products for older adults is increasing.The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that by 2050 there will be more people over age 65 than under 18 years old in America which means that the senior population is growing faster than any other segment of society.As we age, our bodies change. Some of these changes are due to the natural aging process, while others are caused by external factors.These external factors in older adults can result in unmet needs. These needs can be physical...2021-08-1648 min

GeriPal - A Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine PodcastOptimizing Aging Collaborative: An Interview with Anna ChodosWe interview Anna Chodos, Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine and Division of Geriatrics at UCSF, about her work in creating the Optimizing Aging Collaborative. The collaborative's goal is to enhance and unify care of older adults in the community by creating a unique partnerships between public, human service, and academic organizations. The Optimizing Aging Collaborative at UCSF, which was founded in July 2015 as a Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) by the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The collaborative includes a broad array of experts to provide education and innovative services that address older adults’ health, so...2017-07-2229 min