{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"IFM | Brain Health and Chronic Conditions: Lifelong Connections","description":"In this episode of Inside Family Medicine, we hear from Dr. Ariel Cole, a family and geriatric medicine physician and fellowship\/residency leader at AdventHealth Orlando, about the family physician\u2019s role in cognitive aging, Alzheimer\u2019s disease and related dementias. Dr. Cole describes her experience caring for patients across the cognitive decline spectrum and emphasizes prevention. The conversation covers barriers like time and system awareness, strategies for sensitive discussions about shame and independence, and leveraging community resources such as Area Agencies on Aging, Meals on Wheels, caregiver supports, adult day programs, the Alzheimer\u2019s Association, and referrals to neurology or geriatrics.    Topics By Timestamp  00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro  00:47 Dr. Cole\u2019s Background  01:15 Prevention and Risk Factors  02:58 Screening Tools in Primary Care  03:50 Barriers and Team Based Care  04:58 Talking About Cognitive Decline  06:13 Community Resources and Referrals  07:34 Assessing Home Support Needs  08:27 Key Takeaways for Clinicians  09:21 Wrap Up and Resources  09:50 Disclaimers and Copyright    Additional Resources  Brain Health: Clinical Guidance and Practice Resources | AAFP\u202f  Dementia | Family Doctor\u202f  Alzheimer\u2019s Disease | Family Doctor\u202f  Evaluation of Suspected Dementia | AAFP\u202f  Blood Biomarkers in Alzheimer\u2019s Dementia FREE CME | AAFP  Utilization of the AAFP Cognitive Care Kit FREE CME | AAFP    Disclaimer: Copyright 2026. AAFP. The views presented in this broadcast are the speaker\u2019s own and do not represent those of AAFP.\u202f The information presented is for general, educational, or entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal, health, financial, or other advice.\u202f AAFP makes no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of the information and is not responsible for results that may arise from its use.\u202f Consult an appropriate professional concerning your specific situation and respective governing bodies for applicable laws. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by AAFP unless specifically stated otherwise.\u202f AAFP and the AAFP logo are registered trademarks of American Academy of Family Physicians.          ","author_name":"Inside Family Medicine","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/499348","html":"