About this episode

This episode explores the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, treatment of dementia, and the role of nutrition in cognitive decline.

Today we are exploring the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, treating dementia and how nutrition can help with cognitive decline. This podcast is sponsored by Macquarie University Hospital, part of Macquarie University Health – a trailblazer in healthcare, education and research. Dr Heather Francis is an endorsed Clinical Neuropsychologist. She is experienced in the diagnosis and management of neurological and neurosurgical conditions. She provides evidence based cognitive and lifestyle recommendations and interventions to improve brain health and mental wellbeing, as well as reduce risk of cognitive decline in aging. She has a research interest in the effects of diet on the brain. Professor James Burrell graduated with a combined Arts/Medicine degree from the University of New South Wales in 2000. He completed basic physicians training at Prince of Wales Hospital, before progressing through advanced training in neurology at Concord and Royal Prince Alfred hospitals. He completed a fellowship in neuromuscular disease and neurophysiology in 2008. Professor Burrell completed a PhD, based at Neuroscience Research Australia, then took up a position as Senior Research Officer at the…

People in this episode

Guests: Dr Heather Francis, Professor James Burrell

Topics covered

• Alzheimer's disease
• dementia treatment
• cognitive decline
• nutrition
• brain health

Keywords

• Alzheimer's
• dementia
• cognitive decline
• nutrition
• brain health
• neuropsychology
• treatment

Sponsors

Macquarie University Hospital

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Macquarie University Health, University of New South Wales, Prince of Wales Hospital, Concord Hospital, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Neuroscience Research Australia, University of Sydney

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