Early Dementia (Posterior Cortical Atrophy)

Early Dementia (Posterior Cortical Atrophy)
The Somerset Emotional Wellbeing Podcast
Early Dementia (Posterior Cortical Atrophy)

Nov 22 2021 | 00:30:41

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Episode 55 November 22, 2021 00:30:41

Show Notes

Welcome to the Somerset Emotional Wellbeing (SEW) podcast!

In this episode, Early Dementia (Posterior Cortical Atrophy), our hosts Dr. Andrew Tresidder and Dr. Peter Bagshaw are joined by Dr. Michael Staunton to discuss early dementia in detail.

During the conversation, they discuss what can cause early dementia, how making some lifestyle changes can help to manage the condition and explain what posterior cortical atrophy is in simple terms.

The SEW podcast is a free weekly show hosted by Dr. Andrew Tresidder and Dr. Peter Bagshaw. In each episode, the doctors discuss a different topic related to mental and emotional wellbeing and often invite expert guests to join them in conversation. The show is aimed at the people of Somerset and beyond; the advice and guidance provided should apply to anybody who needs it, whenever they need it.

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