Frankly Speaking About Family Medicine

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™   CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-355 Overview: Discover how primary care providers can actively combat dementia risk in aging patients. In this episode, expert faculty explore recent studies revealing the benefits of dementia prevention and evidence-based activities for reducing risks. Learn how to provide encouragement and social activity prescriptions during visits, and gain essential knowledge to preserve cognitive function, ultimately improving patient care and quality of life. Episode resource links: Cho, G., Betensky, R. A., & Chang, V. W. (2023). Internet usage and the prospective risk of dementia: A population-based cohort study. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 71(8), 2419–2429. https://doi.org/10.1111/jgs.18394 Raichlen DA, Aslan DH, Sayre MK, et al. (2023). Sedentary Behavior and Incident Dementia Among Older Adults. JAMA. 330(10):934–940. https://doi:10.1001/jama.2023