Dr. Briana Auman is a neuropsychologist who specializes in Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and dementia. She’s currently based at the Banner Sun Health Research Institute, where she works primarily with adults and geriatric patients. She completed her fellowship in neuropsychology at the University of Virginia, cultivating her specific passion for neurological diseases. Dr. Auman enjoys teaching and training the upcoming generation of neuropsychologists.

In this episode…

With no known cure for Alzheimer’s or dementia, the best-case scenario for those with neurological disorders is to be diagnosed early on. Earlier testing has been growing for cognitive diseases, but there’s still a long way left to go. With barriers like access, awareness, testing usually takes place after the symptoms have already set in. 

Dr. Briana Auman’s philosophy is to test early and broadly — a sentiment shared with her coworkers at the Banner Sun Health Research Institute. She is a trusted neuropsychologist with an expertise in dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and other cognitive disorders. She works with people on a daily basis to test and take care of their health. 

Dr. Mark Syms invites Dr. Briana Auman, a neuropsychologist at the Banner Sun Health Research Institute, onto the ListenUp! Podcast to talk in-depth about testing for cognitive diseases. The two discuss the warning signs of dementia, how loved ones can help identify the condition, and how early someone should be tested. They also talk about Dr. Auman’s process for testing her patients and which methods she uses. Stay tuned to hear all this and more.