As our loved ones age, navigating memory loss, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and caregiving responsibilities can feel overwhelming. In this episode of Live Well with UCI Health, board-certified geriatrician Dr. Sonia Sehgal joins Gina Grad to explain the critical differences between dementia and Alzheimer's, how cognitive changes are evaluated, and why early intervention matters.

Learn what a geriatrician does, when to seek help for memory concerns, how dementia impacts everyday life, and how Medicare GUIDE Program is transforming dementia care through proactive support, caregiver resources, care coordination, respite services, and monthly wellness check-ins.

As our loved ones age, navigating memory loss, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and caregiving responsibilities can feel overwhelming. In this episode of Live Well with UCI Health, board-certified geriatrician Dr. Sonia Sehgal joins Gina Grad to explain the critical differences between dementia and Alzheimer's, how cognitive changes are evaluated, and why early intervention matters.
Learn what a geriatrician does, when to seek help for memory concerns, how dementia impacts everyday life, and how Medicare GUIDE Program is transforming dementia care through proactive support, caregiver resources, care coordination, respite services, and monthly wellness check-ins.

Live Well with UCI Health is a health & wellness podcast, where iHeartRadio hosts including Ryan Manno from KOST 103.5, sit down with doctors, surgeons and other leaders in the medical field to discuss topics including prostate health, burns, back surgery & more!

For more info, visit ucihealth.org/podcast

Live Well with UCI Health is a health &amp; wellness podcast, where iHeartRadio hosts including Ryan Manno from KOST 103.5, sit down with doctors, surgeons and other leaders in the medical field to discuss topics including prostate health, burns, back surgery &amp; more! For more info, visit ucihealth.org/podcast

Live Well with UCI Health is a health &amp; wellness podcast, where iHeartRadio hosts including Ryan Manno from KOST 103.5, sit down with doctors, surgeons and other leaders in the medical field to discuss topics including prostate health, burns, back...

Live Well With UCI Health

Dementia, Alzheimer's & Caregiver Support Explained | Dr. Sonia Sehgal

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