Episode: Navigating the Diagnosis — A Calm Roadmap for the First Steps
Host: Teri, Memory Treatment Advisors (Clarity • Courage • Care)

When memory changes raise big questions, you don’t need a hundred browser tabs—you need a roadmap. In this episode, Teri walks through the earliest steps of an Alzheimer’s or dementia evaluation: who to call first, what to bring, what testing usually looks like, how to talk with family, and how to line up practical support without panic.

You’ll learn:

• How to organize observations into a simple symptom log

• What to say when booking the first appointment (and what to bring)

• What screening, labs, and imaging commonly look like

• A calm script for talking with family

• Treatment, lifestyle, and support resources that actually help

• A 5-step starter plan you can use today

Show notes & downloads:

• Companion guide: Navigating the Diagnosis (blog) → https://www.memorytreatmentadvisors.com/blog/navigating-the-diagnosis?utm_source=website&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=navigating-diagnosis-2025-08&utm_content=podcast-video

• Free printables: First Appointment Checklist + 10 Questions to Ask Your Neurologist (linked inside the guide above)

Disclaimer: Educational content only; not medical advice. If you notice urgent symptoms (sudden confusion, stroke signs, safety risks), seek emergency care.