Healthy Wealthy & Wise Dr. William T. Choctaw, MD, JD
Health & Fitness
Rewriting the Script on Dementia and Alzheimer’s: An Insightful Discussion with Dr. Choctaw
What if you could shield your brain against the ravages of dementia and Alzheimer's? Picture this: You're increasing your social interactions, getting more exercise, and you're cutting out unhealthy habits. Sound too good to be true? Join us as we transform your understanding of these complex conditions, starting with the basics and moving onto the preventative actions that you can take.
If you've ever felt helpless when faced with the mention of dementia or Alzheimer's, you're not alone. We promise, by the end of this episode, you'll understand the root difference between the two and recognize the symptoms, such as language difficulty, confusion, and poor judgment. We'll guide you through the intricate stages of these diseases, all the way to treatment. Our guest, Dr. Choctaw will bring light to some often-overlooked aspects of depression that frequently accompanies dementia and Alzheimer's, and how a holistic treatment approach can help lead to successful outcomes.
Lastly, we'll reveal how making lifestyle changes may help prevent up to 40% of dementia cases. Imagine reducing the risk of such debilitating diseases by simply increasing your education, staying socially connected, becoming physically active, and decreasing unhealthy habits. Transform your life and those around you, armed with the knowledge and actionable steps we share. Be part of spreading awareness, take the next step, and let's change the narrative around dementia and Alzheimer's together.
The Host, Dr. William Choctaw; MD, JD, is a healthcare leadership expert, possessing a Medical Doctorate from the Yale University School of Medicine, and a Jurist Doctorate from Western University. Over a span of 50 years practicing medicine, he has served as Chief of Staff, Chief of Surgery, and as a member of the medical executive committee at Citrus Valley Medical Center over a 10 year period. Also, while practicing at Citrus Valley Medical Center, he served as Chief Transformation Officer, (developed a Robust Process Improvement/Lean Six Sigma program). Dr. Choctaw lectures nationally and internationally on medical leadership issues for hospital staffs, executives, and managers. He served as a Physician Surveyor on the Joint Commission. He's the author of 2 books, "Medical Malpractice: A Physician's Guide to the Law" and "Transforming the Patient Experience: A New Paradigm for Hospital and Physician Leadership, published by the Springer Publishing Co. He’s the President of Choctaw Medical Group, Inc., a clinical practice and medical legal consulting firm for medical staff executives, physician leaders, and hospitals.
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