Source: American Academy of Family Physicians
Inside Family Medicine Host Michael Monroe interviews Brianna Wynne, MD, FAAFP, a board-certified geriatric medicine physician, about how family physicians can support prevention, screening, and early detection of cognitive aging and Alzheimer’s disease.
Dr. Wynne distinguishes normal aging (slower processing speed) from mild cognitive impairment (objective test deficits with preserved function) and dementia as a spectrum from mild functional difficulties with instrumental activities to severe end-stage dependence. She describes how concerns typically surface through caregivers or during routine visits such as Medicare annual wellness visits and emphasizes proactive questioning. She highlights practical tools and resources including the Mini-Cog, the American Academy of Family Physicians shared decision-making guidance to help differentiate dementia types, the Alzheimer’s Association for patient and caregiver support, and familydoctor.org for accessible, bite-sized clinical information.
Additional Resources
- Brain Health: Clinical Guidance and Practice Resources
- Dementia
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Evaluation of Suspected Dementia
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