Episode 08: Dr. Maureen O’Connor is the Associate Director of Boston University’s Alzheimer’s Disease Center Education Core and Director of Neuropsychology at the Bedford VA Hospital. She has dedicated her career to studying dementia and cognitive decline and hopes to assist families in patients through the difficult transition. She joins the podcast today to define what dementia is, explain the impact of a positive outlook, and encourage listeners to discuss any changes they see with their primary care provider. 

Links:

• Six Steps to Managing Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia: A Guide for Families By: Dr. Maureen O’Connor
• Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory: What's Normal, What's Not, and What to Do About It By: Dr. Maureen O’Connor