In this episode, host Marty Stevens-Heebner speaks with Dr. Dana Chidekel, a double board-certified neuropsychologist, about the importance of understanding cognitive health, how to identify cognitive issues, and what neuropsychological testing can reveal. Dr. Chidekel explains how her work is not just about identifying problems, but also about helping people understand their strengths and weaknesses so they can take action to improve their cognitive health. She emphasizes the importance of empathy, observation, and communication in her work and stresses that neuropsychological testing is not a cookie-cutter process, but rather an interactive and nuanced experience.

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What you will learn from this episode:

• How to identify cognitive issues in oneself or loved ones, and the importance of seeking evaluation
• The different types of cognitive issues, such as dementia and depression, and how they are diagnosed and treated
• The process of neuropsychological testing and what it can reveal about cognitive functioning
• How to spot early warning signs and the importance of empathy, observation, and communication in the practice of neuropsychology, and how to find the right neuropsychologist for oneself or loved ones.

Connect with Dr. Dana Chidekel:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dana-chidekel-ph-d-abn-abpdn-10488110/

Website: https://www.drdanac.com/


Connect with Marty Stevens-Heebner:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martyheebner/

Website: https://howtomoveyourmom.com/

Email: [email protected]