Overview of Dementia Diagnosis

Angela Hanson, MD

Geriatrician

Assistant Professor

University of Washington, School of Medicine

Memory and Brain Wellness Center at Harborview

Learning Objectives

By the end of this lecture, you should be able to:

Discuss the importance of detecting early cognitive decline
Identify the steps for a cognitive evaluation
Describe what works to slow cognitive decline

[From the Winter 2019 Geriatric Healthcare Lecture Series (Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias); NW Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Center]