In this episode of the Master Series, we explore a common yet often misunderstood diagnosis — Alzheimer disease. Through the lens of a realistic clinical case, we uncover the subtle clues that distinguish Alzheimer from other forms of dementia like vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, and frontotemporal dementia.

This case features an elderly patient with slowly progressing short-term memory loss, increasing paranoia, and preserved neurologic function — a classic presentation of Alzheimer disease.

🎙️ What you’ll learn:
• How to recognize early cognitive changes in Alzheimer disease
• Why psychosis can emerge in later stages
• How to differentiate Alzheimer from other dementia subtypes
• Next steps in diagnostic workup and initial treatment strategies
• Why caregiver support is a key part of management

This is a high-yield episode perfect for Step 2 CK and clinical rotations.