Know Dementia® Podcast
by Dementia Society of America®
Latest episode
DU Care Conversations: Immersive Virtual Reality in Dementia Care
DU Care Conversations: Immersive Virtual Reality in Dementia Care
About this podcast
Helpful, educational information regarding Dementia, Care Planning, Brain Health, and the possible causes of major and minor cognitive impairments such as Alzheimer's Dementia, Vascular Dementia, Lewy Body Dementia, Frontotemporal Degeneration, traumatic brain injury, and neuroinflammation, among others.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 32 episodes
- DU Care Conversations: Immersive Virtual Reality in Dementia Care · 36 minDementia Unplugged: Care Conversations between PJ Ware, Susan Lemongelli, and Dr. Jeannine Forrest, Advisory Council, Dementia Society of America - she is a leading expert in the…
- Dementia Horizons: Meaningful Activities · 9 minCreating meaningful activities for individuals with Dementia enhances quality of life by promoting purpose, joy, and engagement. Activities should be tailored to each stage of…
- Dementia Horizons: Hiring Help · 13 minHiring paid help for a loved one with Dementia can be essential as care needs increase. This guide explains when to seek assistance, types of caregivers—companions, home health…
- Dementia Horizons: Enhanced Hygiene · 10 minEnsuring hygiene for individuals with Dementia can be challenging, especially when resistance arises from fear, confusion, or discomfort. A compassionate, person-centered…
- Dementia Horizons: Driving Concerns · 10 minDriving represents freedom and independence, making it difficult for those with early Dementia or minor cognitive impairment to give it up. However, Dementia affects…
- Dementia Horizons: Preparing Others · 14 minMichael, a lively British-American, shares his personal journey with Dementia, from subtle signs, to diagnosis and lifestyle changes. With humor and honesty, he recounts…
- Dementia Horizons: Home Safety · 11 minAdapting a home for someone living with Dementia is important for enhancing safety, comfort, and independence. Cognitive decline can affect vision, hearing, balance, and…
- Dementia Horizons: Dementia Emotions · 10 minAs we age, cognitive changes are normal, but more severe symptoms may indicate Dementia, a syndrome caused by underlying brain disorders. Dementia affects memory, behavior…
- Dementia Horizons: Brain Health · 18 minThis episode highlights the brain's lifelong capacity for growth through cognitive reserve and neuroplasticity—building new neural connections and learning through novel…
- Dementia Horizons: Life Enrichment · 9 minToday'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…
- Dementia Horizons: Self Care · 10 minCaregiving, especially for someone with Dementia, is a demanding journey marked by profound dedication and emotional challenges. As Dementia progresses, caregivers may not feel…
- Dementia Horizons: Ambiguous Loss · 8 minCaring for someone with Dementia involves navigating ambiguous loss—the emotional pain of losing a loved one psychologically while they remain physically present. Coined by…
- Dementia Horizons: Gaining Cooperation · 13 minOur brain controls movement, behavior, and decision-making through areas like the frontal lobes and prefrontal cortex. In Dementia, these functions decline, making medical help…
- Dementia Horizons: Distress Responses · 12 minDistress 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…
- Dementia Horizons: Legal and Financial · 15 minPlanning ahead for medical, legal, and financial matters is essential, especially when facing potential cognitive impairments like Dementia. Early preparation ensures that…
- Dementia Horizons: Understanding Dementia · 20 minDementia Horizons: Understanding Dementia This episode defines Dementia as not a disease but an umbrella term for a set of symptoms caused by various brain disorders, including…
- Dementia Horizons: Communication Changes · 13 minEffective communication with people living with Dementia requires empathy, patience, and awareness. The amygdala, a structure in the brain, influences first impressions, making…
- Insights Into Genetic Testing for the Dementias · 29 minJoin 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…
- The Secrets to Dementia Caregiving Success with Dr. Natali Edmonds · 33 minDementia Unplugged: Care Conversations between Dr. Natali Edmonds, Board certified geropsychologist and founder of Dementia Careblazers, and Joseph Tumolo, Advisory Council…
- Living Well with Lewy Body Dementia · 19 minDementia Unplugged: Care Conversations between Don Kent, former Attorney now living with Dementia, and Joseph Tumolo, Advisory Council, Dementia Society of America…
