Dementia Matters

Author: Wisconsin Alzheimers Disease Research Center

Dementia Matters is a podcast about Alzheimers disease and other causes of dementia. Creator and host Dr. Nathaniel Chin interviews leading scientists and caregiving experts to bring listeners the latest in Alzheimers disease news, research and caregiver resources. Brought to you by the Wisconsin Alzheimers Disease Research Center, find show notes and more resources at dementiamatters.adrc.wisc.edu/.
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Why Do Clinicians Separate the Patient and Family During a Memory Evaluation?
Episode 249
Tuesday, 3 November, 2026

During a memory evaluation it’s common to separate patients and their family members or care partners, which can be uncomfortable. Research professor and licensed clinical social worker Dr. Darby Morhardt joins the podcast to shed light on why clinicians might rely on loved ones to evaluate a person’s cognitive change, what they can learn from these conversations and how individuals can prepare for this evaluation. Guest: Darby J. Morhardt, PhD, LCSW, research professor, Mesulam Center for Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer’s Disease, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Show Notes Learn more about Dr. Morhardt at her profile on the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine website. Learn more about the importance of early memory screenings, mentioned by Dr. Chin at 4:28, by listening to our episode, “Talking about Memory Tests and Cognitive Screenings for Dementia,” on our website. Connect with us Find transcripts and more at our website. Email Dementia Matters: dementiamatters@medicine.wisc.edu Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center’s e-newsletter. Enjoy Dementia Matters? Consider making a gift to the Dementia Matters fund through the UW Initiative to End Alzheimer’s. All donations go toward outreach and production. Learn about Dr. Chin’s book, When Memory Fades: What to Expect at Every Stage, from Early Signs to Full Support for Alzheimer's and Dementia.