One of the big scary pieces of growing old is the possiblity of developing Alzheimer Dementia. This progressive neurological disease is poorly understood, meaning the options for prevention and treatment have a long way to go. In this episode, we talk about what the disease is, current options for treatment, the reality of prevention, and an approach to choosing long term care.   Resources: <a href= "http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2546466/">Systematic review of studies on cholinesterase inhibitors</a> <a href= "http://archneur.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=1107815">JAMA Neurology meta analysis of memantine</a> <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18484674">Risk reducing effect of education on in Alzheimer's disease</a> <a href= "https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/press-releases/2016/01/lumosity-pay-2-million-settle-ftc-deceptive-advertising-charges"> Lumosity fined $2 million for deceptive advertising</a> <a href= "http://www.medicareadvocacy.org/non-profit-vs-for-profit-nursing-homes-is-there-a-difference-in-care/"> Non-profit vs. for profit nursing homes</a> <a href= "https://www.medicare.gov/nursinghomecompare/search.html">CMS Five Star Rating</a>

Episode 37: Medicare for All (Rebroadcast)

Join cohosts Kendall Britt, MD and Amy Rogers, MD for a 15 minute check-up on current issues in medicine and health policy. The doctors examine current medical concerns in light of the best available medical evidence and the policy issues of the day with a focus on their impact on the doctor patient relationship.