Know Dementia® Podcast

<p>Michael, a lively British-American, shares his personal journey with Dementia, from subtle signs, to diagnosis and lifestyle changes. With humor and honesty, he recounts struggles, like memory lapses and a near car...

<p>Adapting a home for someone living with Dementia is important for enhancing safety, comfort, and independence. Cognitive decline can affect vision, hearing, balance, and perception, increasing risks of falls...

<p>As we age, cognitive changes are normal, but more severe symptoms may indicate Dementia, a syndrome caused by underlying brain disorders. Dementia affects memory, behavior, language, and emotional responses, often...

<p>This episode highlights the brain's lifelong capacity for growth through cognitive reserve and neuroplasticity—building new neural connections and learning through novel experiences. Maintaining brain health involves...

<p>Today's podcast highlights the vital role of music and arts in Dementia care, emphasizing their therapeutic benefits across various stages. Music stimulates brain areas linked to emotion and memory, aiding neural...

<p>Caregiving, especially for someone with Dementia, is a demanding journey marked by profound dedication and emotional challenges. As Dementia progresses, caregivers may not feel appreciated due to the loved one's...

<p>Caring for someone with Dementia involves navigating ambiguous loss—the emotional pain of losing a loved one psychologically while they remain physically present. Coined by Pauline Boss, this concept highlights the...

<p>Our brain controls movement, behavior, and decision-making through areas like the frontal lobes and prefrontal cortex. In Dementia, these functions decline, making medical help difficult to accept. Resistance may...

<p>Distress in people with Dementia may appear as anger, agitation, or aggression, often reflecting unmet needs. Such behaviors are not deliberate but stem from difficulties in communication and cognitive decline...

<p>Planning ahead for medical, legal, and financial matters is essential, especially when facing potential cognitive impairments like Dementia. Early preparation ensures that personal wishes are honored and that...

<h1>Dementia Horizons: Understanding Dementia</h1><p><br/></p><h1>This episode defines Dementia as not a disease but an umbrella term for a set of symptoms caused by various brain disorders, including Alzheimer’s...

<p>Effective communication with people living with Dementia requires empathy, patience, and awareness. The amygdala, a structure in the brain, influences first impressions, making tone of voice and body language...

<p>Join Kevin Jameson in this fascinating exploration and discussion surrounding genetic testing for the various diseases/disorders that may cause Dementia. You'll hear from Laynie Dratch, ScM, CGC, Licensed, Certified...

<p>Dementia Unplugged: Care Conversations between Dr. Natali Edmonds, Board certified geropsychologist and founder of Dementia Careblazers, and Joseph Tumolo, Advisory Council, Dementia Society of America - Uploaded...

<p>Dementia Unplugged: Care Conversations between Don Kent, former Attorney now living with Dementia, and Joseph Tumolo, Advisory Council, Dementia Society of America - UploadedDecember 2023. This podcast is supported...