Diagnosing Alzheimer's

Love Conquers Alz

English - January 29, 2020 07:53 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MB
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Many other health issues can mimic what appears to be Alzheimer's making Alzheimer's very difficult to diagnose. Neuropsychologist, Dr. Ted Etling, takes us through the process he uses to make that determination. He and his staff, including three other neuropsychologists, perform close to 200 evaluations a month.

BIO

Dr. Etling is the director of neuropsychology and cognitive rehabilitation at Arizona Neurology Associates in Sun City, Arizona. He has a doctorate (PsyD) in clinical psychology from Illinois School of Professional Psychology/Argosy University, was a neuropsychology intern through the Wright State University pre-doctoral internship program in Dayton, Ohio and completed a 2 year post-doctorate neuropsychology residency JFK Medical Center/Center for Head Injuries in Edison, NJ. under the supervision of neuropsychologist Keith Cicerone PhD with a focus on cognitive rehabilitation.HIs proudest achievement is being a single father who raised 2 children, Grace (19) and Sam (21).--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast.

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