Ahead of Alzheimer’s stands at the forefront of a new era, one where brain health and wellness become a national priority, early detection becomes standard, and Alzheimer’s is no longer a passive diagnosis, but an active, manageable condition. Our show brings together patients, families, caregivers, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and thought leaders to explore the science, stories, breakthroughs, and policy conversations that can help people understand risk, recognize possibility, and act sooner. In this episode, Emily Kaplan speaks with Dr. John Showalter and registered nurse Grace Showalter, a husband-and-wife team running a specialized dementia primary care clinic in central Pennsylvania. Driven by personal family experience, they share how they built a new model to identify cognitive decline earlier and change the trajectory of the disease. The Showalters explore the balance between diagnostic testing and the real-world support families need. They break down the major clinical and operational challenges of managing dementia, from navigating insurance reimbursement barriers to implementing practical guardrails that protect a patient’s financial interests. Watch the episode to hear the Showalters’ unique blueprint and see how earlier detection is paving a more hopeful, practical path forward for patient and caregiver outcomes.