Tune in to #TheSeniorSpotlight podcast as host Mary Cordova sits down with Dr. Brian Ferris and Dr. Alex De Moraes to explore the complexities of memory loss in seniors. In this episode, the doctors discuss how cognitive decline, including conditions like dementia and Alzheimer's, often intersects with health issues such as cardiovascular disease and strokes, affecting seniors' overall well-being. They highlight the importance of distinguishing between behaviors triggered by environmental changes—like transitioning to assisted living—and those stemming from medical conditions.

The conversation also underscores the value of early intervention strategies, including socialization, exercise, and managing anxiety, to help delay cognitive decline. Dr. Ferris and Dr. De Moraes share insights on how family involvement and expectation management are ...