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November 15, 2020 – Dementia: Risks, Prevention, Diagnosis & Treatment

Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie November 11, 2020 53


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On November 15, 2020, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie will be joined by Dr. Barry Rovner, Phil Gutis, and Kellie Butsack to discuss the risks, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of dementia.

Barry W. Rovner MD.

Dr. Rovner is a Professor of Psychiatry & Neurology at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.

Phil Gutis

Phil Gutis is a contributing writer at Being Patient and a former reporter for The New York Times, who shares his own story as an Alzheimer’s patient.

Kellie Butsack

Kellie Butsack is the Associate Director of Programs for the Delaware Valley Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.

Your Real Champion: Being Patient

Your Real Champion of the week is Phil Gutis! Phil was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease at the young age of 54.  He has since become a champion for the cause of early recognition and treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease. He writes and speaks extensively about the condition, and “counts his blessings” as he continues in his quest to help himself and others who face this battle.

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