This episode features Dr. Meredith Bock, neurologist and Chief Medical Officer at Remo Health, in conversation with Dr. Emily Silverman about the complexities of neurodegenerative diseases like dementia.

Meredith talks about the unique challenges and rewards of working in the dementia space, the crucial role of interdisciplinary teams, and how palliative care can improve quality of life for patients and families. She also shares insights on the future of dementia care from her personal experience leading a healthcare organization, offering a message of hope and progress amidst the challenges.

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Dr. Meredith Bock has dedicated her career to caring for individuals with neurodegenerative diseases and their families. Her clinical expertise is in cognitive and movement disorders, and her research at UCSF and the San Francisco VA focuses on earlier diagnosis of neurodegenerative disease, optimizing quality of life at each stage, and the evaluation of interdisciplinary care models to manage complex symptoms.

Learn more about Meredith by visiting her LinkedIn.

Recommended reads

Dr. Bock on integrating neuropalliative care across the entire dementia journey, and the future of blood-based biomarkers for Alzheimer’s diagnosis.

About our host

Dr. Emily Silverman is an internal-medicine physician, Assistant Volunteer Professor of Medicine at UCSF. She is the creator and host of The Nocturnists, an award-winning medical storytelling program that uplifts clinician voices through its podcast and live performances. Her work has been supported by a MacDowell fellowship and widely published in numerous publications. Learn more about Emily.

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The information in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not the practice of medicine or any profession. It is not intended to be medical advice and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.