Fading Memories: Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregiver Support

Fading Memories: Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregiver Support


Latest Episodes

158 - Alzheimer’s Caregivers-Sending You Encouragement Today
March 23, 2021

Being one of the 16+ million Alzheimer's caregivers can be one of the longest marathons you'll ever undertake. I am unaware of anyone who has gone on this journey alone. It's entirely reasonable to need help.

157 - "Accidents” And Aging – Learn How To Avoid Them
March 16, 2021

"Accidents" Aren't Normal Aging - Learn How To Avoid Them - "Accidents" Aren't Normal Aging - Learn How To Avoid Them in my conversation with Dr. Elena. - Urinary incontinence in the elderly is a prevalent, bothersome and costly problem,

156 - Forget Me Knot – A Journey to Support Caregivers
March 09, 2021

The Forget Me Knot crew will row nearly 4,000 miles of open ocean to raise funding and awareness for those who care for dementia patients -   - Who is behind the Forget Me Knot campaign? Johnny Ball watched his Mother care for his Dad for nearly two ...

155 - A Gift of Knowledge & Memories
March 02, 2021

We are more than our vital statistics. Sharing our knowledge and memories are part of the human experience -   - Our brains can be the best vault for keeping knowledge and memories, but others can't access the information.

154 - Before There’s a Cure – CBD?
February 23, 2021

At the same time, we're looking for a cure for Alzheimer's; are we ignoring a potential natural ally? At the very least, could CBD be a preventative treatment? According to researchers at California's Salk Institute,

153 - Parenting Your Parent
February 16, 2021

Caregiving responsibilities can be challenging at any age, but compared with older peers; millennials are at a stage of life that can exacerbate the challenges. The average age of a millennial caregiver is 27. Instead of focusing on their careers,

Insights on Aging and Health - Frailty Explained
February 09, 2021

A conversation with Dr. Elena Mucci on Frailty. What it is, how to avoid becoming frail. - Frailty is an aging-related physiological decline syndrome characterized by significant vulnerability to adverse health outcomes.

151 - All About Palliative Care
February 02, 2021

Dame Cicely Saunders is the founder of Palliative care. - We're talking today all about Palliative care. Palliative care focuses on improving the overall wellness of individuals with serious illnesses. It addresses both the symptoms and the stress of ...

150 - We’re Doing Aging Wrong – Plan to Age Well
January 26, 2021

  - We're doing aging wrong. Our healthcare system delivers quick interventions that act as band-aids but fail to include the entire family. Our medical model focuses on the body yet neglects the mind and soul; both are essential to our healing and co...

149 - Knowledge is a Caregivers Best Friend
January 19, 2021

Lacking the knowledge of how to best care for someone with Alzheimer's is common for most family caregivers. Each person is unique, and the disease affects them in their own ways. The differences in how each person reacts to their condition make it mor...