E101: Understanding Memory Loss and Alzheimer’s with Dr. Diana Barratt

Welcome to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast with Dr. Kerry Reller! This week, I’m joined by Dr. Diana Barratt, a board-certified neurologist and sleep medicine expert with a focus on Alzheimer’s and cognitive health. In this episode, we explore the nuances of memory loss, when it’s considered normal, and when it may signal something more serious. Dr. Barratt shares her insights on the latest advancements in Alzheimer’s treatments, the importance of early diagnosis, and how lifestyle modifications can slow cognitive decline.Dr. Diana Barratt is board-certified in Neurology and Sleep Medicine. She studied Engineering and Medicine at the University of Florida and earned a Master’s in Public Health degree from Harvard. Her research experience includes participating as a sub-investigator in clinical trials on stroke and Alzheimer’s disease. She received numerous awards from the American Academy of Neurology and independent funding from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Barratt serves on national committees and is a peer-reviewer for Neurology, the most widely read and highly cited peer-reviewed neurology journal. A lifelong learner, she regularly attends conferences and continuously searches the medical literature for cutting-edge treatments and clinical trials to offer her patients. Prior to scheduling the first appointment, Dr. Barratt speaks with each patient. In advance of the visit, she reviews medical records and views imaging. Because she maintains a small patient panel, she is able to maintain regular communication with her patients. She personally responds to phone calls or messages within 24 hours. Dr. Barratt's concierge-style practice is located in Boca Raton, Florida next to the Town Center Mall. If you would like to experience a comprehensive approach to optimizing your brain and overall health that includes not only medications, but diet, exercise, sleep, and lifestyle modification, call 561-300-4178 to speak directly with Dr. Barratt. 0:28 - Introduction to Dr. Diana Barratt and Her Expertise2:13 - Is Memory Loss Normal?3:25 - Signs of Cognitive Decline to Watch For4:55 - Reversible Causes of Cognitive Impairment9:35 - Differentiating Types of Dementia15:21 - Hope Through Diagnosis and Treatment Options25:08 - Anti-Amyloid Therapies: Who They’re For and How They Work27:55 - Lifestyle Interventions for Cognitive Health32:56 - Social Connections and the Role of Exercise40:05 - The Importance of Early Evaluation and DiagnosisConnect with Dr. BarrattDianaBarrattMD.comConnect with Dr. Kerry RellerPodcast website: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprou... My linktree: linktr.ee/kerryrellermdLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerryrellermd/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClearwaterFamilyMedicineInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/clearwaterfamilymedicine/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kerryrellermdClearwater Family Medicine and Allergy website: https://sites.google.com/view/clearwa...Podcast: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprou...Subscribe to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Amazon music, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Pandora.