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Hosted by Barbara Hament · society · EN-US
A monthly podcast about dementia. Join your host, Barbara Hament every 2nd Tuesday of the month, as she interviews medical professionals, caregivers, and various experts on how to better understand and cope with this challenging and complex disease.
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Booking probability
32%
Guest openness
Selective
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Signup to Generate a PitchA monthly podcast about dementia. Join your host, Barbara Hament every 2nd Tuesday of the month, as she interviews medical professionals, caregivers, and various experts on how to better understand and cope with this challenging and complex disease.
Dementia Discussions is hosted by Barbara Hament. The show has published 105 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Medical Aid in Dying: Choice, Dignity, and the End of Life" (13 October 2026, 26 minutes), "What Hospice Really Provides for Families Facing Dementia" (8 September 2026, 37 minutes), and "When a Trusted Helper Becomes a Caregiver" (14 July 2026, 48 minutes).
Dementia Discussions publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 49 minutes across 105 episodes.
Booking probability for Dementia Discussions is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Dementia Discussions requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Dementia Discussions's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for Dementia Discussions are Health & Wellness Services. Dementia Discussions has a society audience.
Barbara Hament hosts Dementia Discussions, a society podcast with 105 episodes published.
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Episode #16
Medical aid in dying, also known as MAID, is an end-of-life option that many people have questions about—and there are also a lot of misconceptions surrounding it. After my recent conversation with Ana Safarian of...
Episode #15
Hospice can be a difficult word for families to hear. We often think it means giving up, but what if hospice is really about comfort, dignity, quality of life, and bringing more support to both the person who is dying...
Episode #13
When someone has been part of the family for years, it's only natural for their role to grow over time. A trusted housekeeper or personal assistant may begin helping with grocery shopping, transportation, meal...
Episode #12
<p>In this deeply moving episode of Dementia Discussions, I sit down with Mary, a beloved member of my Dementia with Lewy Body support group through the UCLA Mary S. Easton Center. Mary shares the remarkable story of...
Episode #11
<p>Caregiving for a parent with dementia can bring moments of profound love, grief, humor, and connection — and my conversation with Laura Kanofsky captures all of it. Laura shares the story of her mother’s journey from...
Episode #10
<p>In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Donald Wiss, a retired orthopedic trauma surgeon and devoted husband, whose caregiving journey is as profound as it is heartbreaking. I first met Dr. Wiss at a small board and...
Episode #9
<p>In this episode of Dementia Discussions, I’m joined by Jefferson, a member of one of my caregiver support groups, who shares the powerful story of caring for his mother as she navigates dementia. Once a vibrant...
Episode #8
<p>In this episode of Dementia Discussions, I am joined by Elizabeth Fluck and Meredith Eden of The Hummingbird Project, and what a meaningful conversation this turned out to be. If you’ve ever wondered how to truly...
Episode #8
<p>In this episode of Dementia Discussions, I sit down with <b>Lisa Jo</b>, a longtime member of the support group I co-lead at the Mary S. Easton Center for Alzheimer’s Disease Research at UCLA. Lisa has been...
Episode #7
<p>In this episode, I sit down with dementia counselor, educator, and author <b>Tami Anastasia</b> for a deeply meaningful conversation about what really drives behavior in dementia care. We go beyond surface-level...
Episode #5
<p>In this heartfelt episode of Dementia Discussions, I sit down with Christine, a member of my Alzheimer's Los Angeles caregiver support group and a wife navigating the difficult journey of her husband Steve's...
Episode #4
<p>This week on Dementia Discussions, I sit down with someone very close to my heart—my childhood best friend, Madeline Jaye. We reconnected after many years, and I was deeply moved to learn that she’s been navigating...
Episode #3
<p>I’m honored to welcome Steve Lavapies, a devoted son and a thoughtful member of one of our UCLA caregiver support groups. Steve shares the deeply personal journey of caring for his mother, a brilliant and resilient...
Episode #2
<p>Welcome back to Dementia Discussions. In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with my dental hygienist, Lorena Llamas, who opens up about a deeply personal journey—caring for her beloved father, recently diagnosed with...
Episode #1
<p>Welcome back to Dementia Discussions! I’m so grateful to be back with you after a bit of a hiatus, and today’s episode is a truly meaningful one. I sit down with Dr. Miriam Winthrop, an adult and geriatric...
Episode #22
<p>Welcome to the first episode of season three of Dementia Discussions! In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Charlene, a dedicated caregiver navigating the emotional and practical challenges of supporting her...
Episode #21
<p>In this poignant episode, I sit down with Andrew Bloomenthal, a writer and caregiver, to delve into his heartfelt story about navigating his father’s journey with Parkinson’s-related dementia. Andrew’s article in...
Episode #20
<p>In this heartfelt episode of Dementia Discussions, I’m joined by the incredible Kitty Norton, a former assistant editor turned caregiver, blogger, and filmmaker. Kitty shares her inspiring journey from her mother’s...
Episode #19
<p>In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Sherri, a devoted caregiver whose husband Ray has been diagnosed with Lewy body dementia. Sherri shares her journey, from noticing the first subtle changes in...
Episode #18
<p>In this heartfelt episode of Dementia Discussions, I'm joined by Robin Degtjarewsky, a listener who reached out to share her inspiring story about caring for her mother, who lives with dementia. Robin opens up about...
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Olympia Hospice Care
UCLA Mary S. Easton Center
The Hummingbird Project
UCLA Mary S. Easton Center
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