Podcasts about Dementia

0871Today we're talking about something that millions of families experience, but very few of us are really prepared for: the moment when the people who raised us begin to need us to care for them. My guest is Emmy-nominated filmmaker Michelle Boyaner, whose documentary It's Not a Burden: The Humor and Heartache of Raising Elderly Parents, named Documentary of The Month by The Today Show, takes a remarkably personal look at that role reversal—not only through Michelle's experience caring for her own parents, but through the experiences of families from many different backgrounds. It's a story about caregiving, but it's also about guilt, humor, frustration, dignity, family relationships and, ultimately, love.https://www.seniorcareauthority.com/resources/boomers-today-podcast/

When someone with dementia knows they're struggling, they may start doing less and less. They might get frustrated, say things like "I can't do anything right," or stop doing things they used to enjoy. In this episode, I'm talking about why this can happen and, more importantly, how you can help. I'll share some simple ways to support their confidence and adapt activities as their abilities change. If you'd like to see this episode on video, you can hop on over to my YouTube channel here. → Learn about the Care Collective: https://tinyurl.com/podcast-cc    ⏱ CHAPTERS 0:00 - A Careblazer's question: is he losing motivation, or does he know he's struggling 1:23 - What anosognosia actually is, and why this is something different 3:10 - Practical ways to support someone who's aware they're struggling 3:42 - A real story: adapting a beloved hobby instead of giving it up 6:01 - What to watch for, and when to loop in the doctor   → My new book, The Dementia Care Toolkit is officially available for pre-order. ➡️ Preorder your copy here: https://careblazers.com/toolkit → Get free weekly tools and tips in my newsletter, The Dementia Dose: https://tinyurl.com/dementiadose-podcast    --- Hi, I'm Dr. Natali Edmonds, a board-certified geropsychologist specializing in dementia care. Whether your loved one has Alzheimer's, frontotemporal, Lewy body, vascular, or mixed dementia, we believe that to create a dementia-friendly world, we must first create a caregiver-friendly world. This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare provider for medical guidance.

Karen Docherty is a Scottish evidential psychic medium and spiritual teacher trained to teacher level at the world-renowned Arthur Findlay College, working today with clients across four continents. In this episode she breaks down the real signs of a spiritual awakening, not as a lightning-bolt moment, but as a set of skills anyone can develop, and why so many of us feel it and then talk ourselves out of it before it goes anywhere.The conversation goes to some genuinely unexpected places... a childhood spent fighting spirit children for her own bedcovers, a house she walked away from because of what she felt in one room, and a personal connection to one of the most famous and controversial mediums in British history.Karen also opens up about a discovery she stumbled into by accident, the ability to connect with people who are still alive but living with dementia, and what that reveals about where the mind ends and the soul begins.What You'll Hear in This EpisodeThe real signs of a spiritual awakening, and why Karen says it isn't reserved for mysticsHow to tell the difference between genuine intuition and simple fear, in your own body, in real timeThe true story behind Britain's most famous "fraudulent" medium, and how Karen ended up personally connected to her without knowing it for yearsWhat actually happens in the room when energy feels "off," and how to tell whether you're picking up something real or generating it yourselfThe accidental discovery that changed how Karen thinks about dementia, memory, and the soulA simple daily practice for hearing your own intuition, described as your "inner sat nav"Listen or watch the full conversation now, and if this episode gave you something to sit with, share it with someone who needs to hear it too.Connect with Karen DochertyWebsite: karendocherty.comInstagram: @karendochertyspiritmediumFacebook: @mediumkarendochertyTikTok: @karendochertymediumThe Skeptic Metaphysicians is a spiritual awakening podcast for open-minded thinkers who refuse to check their critical thinking at the door. Each episode explores consciousness expansion, enlightenment, soul purpose, and soul growth through honest, grounded conversation with leading voices in metaphysics, psychic phenomenon, quantum healing, and beyond. We dive deep into spiritual awakening, ascension, alignment, and the awakening process without the dogma. From mediumship and spirit guides to Arcturian contact, astrology, and the subconscious mind, we explore it all with curiosity, humor, and zero guru worship. Whether you're in the middle of your own awakening, questioning reality, or just spiritually curious, this is the podcast for seekers and skeptics alike.Subscribe, Rate & Review!If you found this episode enlightening, mind-expanding, or even just thought-provoking (see what we did there?), please take a moment to rate and review us. Your feedback helps us bring more transformative guests and topics your way!Connect with Us: 

In this episode of Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill, Dr. Jill Carnahan sits down with researcher and collaboration architect Nikki Schultek to explore an often-overlooked contributor to chronic disease: persistent infections and their impact on inflammation, immunity, and the brain. Drawing from her own experience with severe chronic illness, Lyme disease, Chlamydia pneumoniae, and autoimmunity, Nikki shares how her personal health journey led her into research and a mission to connect scientific disciplines that too often operate in isolation. Together, they explore the emerging concept of the pathobiome, the potential infectious drivers of Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases, the challenges of diagnosing persistent infections, and why understanding the body as an interconnected ecosystem could transform the future of chronic illness research and treatment.

We're thrilled to welcome back Dr. Jeremy Pruzin, Cognitive Behavioral Neurologist, for a conversation that could genuinely change the way you think about your brain health and your future. In this episode, we dive deep into the landmark U.S. POINTER Study (U.S. Study to Protect Brain Health Through Lifestyle Intervention to Reduce Risk), one of the most significant dementia prevention trials conducted on American soil. Dr. Pruzin breaks down what the results actually mean, cuts through the noise, and helps us understand how this research translates from the lab into real, everyday life. Whether you're navigating a loved one's dementia diagnosis, worried about your own cognitive future, or simply want to be proactive about brain health, this episode is packed with insight and actionable takeaways you can start today.

In this original What the Dementia episode, we will discuss practical strategies for dementia caregivers to prevent and de-escalate physical aggression, specifically how to avoid getting hit while providing care. We outline key safety disclaimers and explains the underlying reasons why an individual living with dementia might hit, push, or kick during daily activities.This episode will cover:— Key disclaimers regarding dementia behaviors, caregiver safety, and personal boundaries.— The distinction between reactionary hitting during personal care and targeted aggression.— Strategies for maintaining safe personal space boundaries when agitation occurs.— The importance of obtaining permission, respecting "no," and avoiding forced cooperation.— An overview of THE IMPACTS framework from the P. A. N. D. A. Method for identifying potential triggers behind physical reactions.— Creative, trauma-informed approaches to incentivize participation in personal hygiene tasks.— How establishing predictable daily routines can help minimize conflict and reduce accidents.— When to seek medical advice, caregiver respite, or higher levels of care support.MENTIONED IN EPISODE: With Intent Book | https://letsbambu.link/withintentCONNECT, GET RESOURCES, LEARN MORE, + SIMPLIFY YOUR CARE JOURNEY:LinkTree | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.letsbambu.com/b/linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MUSIC CREDIT: Listen To SpillageVillage - Tropical Landing Pop Songs At Looperman.com DISCLAIMER: The information contained in Bambu Care LLC's website, blog, emails, programs, services and/or products is for educational and informational purposes only. While we draw on our prior professional expertise and background in other areas, you acknowledge that we are supporting you in our role exclusively as a Dementia Care Consultant. By participating in Bambu Care, LLC's website, blog, emails, programs, services and/or products, you acknowledge that we are not a licensed psychologist, professional counselor, or medical doctor. We in no way, diagnose, treat, or cure any illnesses or diseases. Dementia Care Consulting is in no way to be construed or substituted as psychological counseling or any other type of therapy or medical advice. The information provided by Bambu Care, LLC also does not constitute legal or financial advice nor is intended to be. Dementia Care Consulting is not a substitute for the services of a CPA or attorney.

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Worried about what your forgetfulness really means and whether it's just aging or the start of something more serious? Listen in as memory expert Dr. Zaldy Tan breaks down the different types of dementia, how early detection really works, and what you can do now to protect your brain and plan for the future.   In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Zaldy Tan discuss his new book, "What to Remember When You Are Forgetting," which addresses cognitive decline and dementia. Dr. Tan discusses the main types of dementia, the importance of early diagnosis, and how dementia varies from age-related cognitive decline. They also dive into the steps that people can take now to help strengthen their minds and things to do to help assist those you love who you may suspect have dementia or have been diagnosed.      Key Takeaways: Currently, about 7.5 million people are diagnosed with dementia. That number is likely twice that, as about 50% with dementia are living with it unaware of the diagnosis until the late stages.  There are around 100 types of dementia - the most common ones are Alzheimer's Disease, vascular dementia, Lewy Body Dementia, and frontotemporal dementia.  Memory and other cognitive functions do change as we get older. Divided attention and working memory do decline as we age, and that is a normal part of aging.  Different types of dementia are caused by different pathologies. As such, the treatment and prognosis will be different.  A dementia diagnosis does not always mean that you have to quit your job. It may mean that you have to talk to your employer about reasonable accommodations to make sure you are safe and able to complete your tasks.    "We shouldn't think of dementia as monolithic. Those days are gone. A precise and accurate diagnosis is really important." —  Dr. Zaldy Tan   Connect with Dr. Zaldy Tan: Professional Bio: https://researchers.cedars-sinai.edu/Zaldy.Tan  LinkedIn:  linkedin.com/in/zaldy-tan-5426a639b  Book: What to Remember When You Are Forgetting: https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Zaldy-Tan/232701319    Connect with Therese: Website:  www.criticallyspeaking.net Bluesky: @CriticallySpeaking.bsky.social Instagram: @criticallyspeakingpodcast Email: theresemarkow@criticallyspeaking.net   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.  

In the second part of this SBS Armenian interview, Dr Johannes Michaelian, Research Fellow at the University of Sydney's Brain and Mind Centre and Charles Perkins Centre, discusses how dementia affects communication, relationships and daily life. He also explores dementia risk factors, brain health, prevention strategies, and practical ways families and carers can support people living with dementia. Please note: We would like to inform you that the information expressed in this interview is of a general nature. This information may not be appropriate for your personal circumstances - contact your doctor for clear advice on your situation.

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BrainStorm wants to hear from you! Send us a text.Caregivers of people with dementia know the toll of repetitive, anxiety-driven phone calls — sometimes dozens or even a hundred a day. On this episode of BrainStorm, host Meryl Comer talks with Kirstin Thomas, co-founder of KindredMind, about the personal crisis and pivotal moment that led her to build a voice-companion app that answers those calls in the caregiver's own cloned voice. They dig into dementia separation anxiety, validation therapy, privacy safeguards, and why Thomas insists the technology is meant to be a bridge for caregivers — never a replacement. You don't want to miss this informative episode of linking caregiving and technology. Support for BrainStorm by UsAgainstAlzheimer's comes from Genentech. Genentech is committed to pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery in Alzheimer's disease by researching and developing treatments to preserve what makes us who we are.Support the show

This week Devo is turning 1000 years old!!!! Wait, what's that? Not 1000 years old? 1000th episode of a podcast? Well that's not as impressive. Oh well, let's celebrate anyway! This week Manic Mondays turns 1000!!! Meanwhile, There I Ruined It takes the boyz out the hood, and Dolly Parton is overflowing with love. 1. "Manic Mondays x1000" by Devo Spice 2. Story Time 3. "Wagon Wheel...but it's Boyz-N-The-Hood" by There I ruined It 4. News of the Stupid! 5. "I'll Oilwells Love You" by Dolly Parton Devo Spice is at DevoSpice.com There I Ruined It is on YouTube Dolly Parton is on your favorite streaming service Thank you to our Patreon backers for making this show possible!!!

Struggling to get someone with dementia to eat even when you're making all their favorite meals? You're not making a mistake with the food. You're likely making the #1 mistake almost every caregiver makes: focusing on nutrition quality instead of the eating experience. In this episode, I'm breaking down why "perfect" nutrition can actually backfire in dementia care, and walking through what actually works instead simplifying food for easier eating, building a calmer mealtime routine, adapting to changing taste preferences, and shifting from forcing food to encouraging it. Whether you're caring for a parent or spouse with dementia, or you're a dietitian working with this population professionally, this episode will change how you think about mealtimes. You'll learn: ✅ The #1 mistake almost everyone makes with dementia nutrition ✅ Why a "perfectly balanced" meal can still fail completely ✅ How finger foods and soft textures reduce mealtime frustration ✅ Simple environment tweaks (plate color, distractions, timing) that make a big difference ✅ Why sweet cravings develop in dementia — and how to work with them, not against them ✅ How to shift from forcing food to encouraging it

Cognitive decline is a concern for us as we age and we're keen to find out what might work to counter it, even prevent it. Are we thinking about brain aging the wrong way? 

Dementia prevention is key to easing pressure on New Zealand's aged care system, according to a new briefing from public health experts. Dr Etu Ma'u, lead author of the briefing from the University of Auckland's Department of Psychological Medicine, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss about risk reduction and managing patients in and out of care.

In this inspiring episode of Caregiver S.O.S. On Air, hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial sit down with Carol Rosenstein, an educator, pioneer in holistic mind-body medicine, and the founder of Music Mends Minds, Inc. Carol shares her deeply personal story as a caregiver for her late husband, Erwin, who lived with Parkinson's disease and dementia for 15 years. After discovering how sitting at the piano instantly awakened Erwin's brain chemistry and restored his vitality without pharmaceuticals, Carol launched "The Fifth Dementia"—a band where seniors with neurodegenerative diseases make music alongside their caregivers. Together, the hosts and Carol explore how music acts as a universal, boundary-crossing language. They discuss the profound biological impact of melody and rhythm on the brain, how music can be used strategically to combat caregiver burnout, and how a global partnership with Rotary International is bringing free music programs to communities worldwide.

Thank you for joining us for our 2nd Cabral HouseCall of the weekend!   I'm looking forward to sharing with you some of our community's questions that have come in over the past few weeks…   Dana: My 8 year old niece lives in a Northern state and gets very itchy, irritated skin in the heat and has since she was about 3. In the summers it is almost impossible for her to enjoy being outside because she gets heat rashes or eczema type reactions and gets so itchy. Her pediatricians just say she has sensitive skin and give steroid cream to help, tell her to stay indoors, and have no further advice. They have done skin allergy tests with none found. If it's connected at all, she and her dad both have constant sinus fullness and drippy nose. What could be causing symptoms like this? Is there anything she can try without testing first to keep costs low?     Tricia: Hi Dr Cabral, after two years of fighting with myself and trying everything, I'm considering trying a GLP, very low dosage. I know you don't recommend this but for your patients that are taking a GLP 1 drug are there any specific supplements you recommend they take while on this drug? Of course, DNS, D, Mag, Fish Oil, probiotic but what about hair supplement, eye heath, Metavolve, or digestive enzymes? I hear one of the side effects is heart burn. Would really appreciate guidance here. I'm giving it my all until January but deciding. Thank you so much!       Luis: Hi Dr. Cabral, I've been having consistently sticky stools that cling to the toilet. They don't always appear mucousy, and they usually sink. Online sources often attribute this to low fiber, but it happens even when I eat fiber-rich foods like sea moss. I drink plenty of water, and my urine is almost always clear. My stools feel sluggish moving through my intestines, so I take Mag07 every night. Nearly every time I eat, I develop GI pain, mostly in my upper abdomen/chest and almost right away, and I often notice undigested food in my stool, especially plant matter. I've only been diagnosed with functional dyspepsia and mild gastritis (via endoscopy). My doctor also ran a stool test in 2024, and it came back normal. I occasionally have pale stools, so I also take UDCA regularly. Help.       Anonymous: Hi Doc! I've worked long and hard on my health with lots of improvements and disease reversal. I still have Hashimotos which has slowing been improving through lifestyle changes. A lingering issue besides the Hashimotos is vericose/spider veins. All the women in my family have them and I started getting them in my 20s. I'm 37 now and they're only getting worse. The veins themselves don't seem to hurt, but my legs ache at the end of every day. Heat, sitting, and standing for long periods make it worse. They're so unsightly and I'm horribly frustrated that I can't heal my poor circulation. I'm very active and always moving. Clean whole food Mediterranean diet. No alcohol or smoking. I have to elevate my legs or sit in cold water to get any relief. Is this related to thyroid disorders?       S: Hi Dr. Cabral. Would love to hear your thoughts on the studies that have recently been discussed about risks of glucosamine with brain health and who should not take this supplement. Dementias often start long before symptoms show up. I believe the studies showing risk to brain health with glucosamine were done on people with issues already. But if decline starts before symptoms, how would you know if it is safe for an individual? What is the benefit risk trade off? Any concerns or things to consider for this supplement? Additionally, would this be contraindicated if there is a family history or genetic predisposition such as an APOE4genotype? 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Exercise grows new brain cells. This drink lowers your Alzheimer's risk by 32 percent. This food shrinks your brain. If you have ever tumbled down an internet rabbit hole of dementia headlines, this episode is for you. Greg reads Teepa a stack of real headlines pulled from just the first six months of the year, and together they sort out what deserves your attention and what is simply not true. Teepa explains how brain change is multifactorial and cannot be magically cured by one magic food, drink, or habit; the truth about research on so-called quick fixes, and why chasing sensational claims often leaves care partners feeling more frightened and more blamed than before. Every brain change journey is different. There's no if-A-then-B here — but there are skills, and they can be learned. Need support with a specific situation? Positive Approach to Care® offers a complimentary 30-minute consultation that can help you start to see the bigger picture and build on what's already working.

Broadcast from KSQD, Santa Cruz on 8-27-2026: Preparing for extreme heat requires a few days of controlled hyperthermia to boost blood plasma volume and trigger heat shock protein production. Dr. Dawn cites research showing that daily 40-minute treadmill sessions in an 80-degree room followed by 40-minute hot baths for six days—or simply an hour daily in a 40°C bath for four days—produces 75-80% of full acclimatization before a heat-zone trip. Five red flags warrant an ER trip for abdominal pain: pain worsening with coughing or car bumps (peritonitis), lack of gas passage with nausea (bowel obstruction) especially with dark green bilious vomiting, yellowing whites of eyes (bile duct obstruction with sepsis risk), tarry black shiny stool (bleeding ulcer versus coffee-ground vomit), and dizziness with pain (possible leaking aortic aneurysm). Dr. Dawn urges any man who has smoked over 100 lifetime cigarettes to request the Medicare-covered abdominal ultrasound screening for aortic aneurysm, noting only 4% of eligible men currently receive it. Quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) fill nearly half of disinfectants, surface sanitizers, and cleaning wipes, with use surging after 2016 FDA antimicrobial bans and the COVID pandemic. A 2023 Environmental Science and Technology review documented reproductive toxicity, hormone mimicking, dermal and respiratory irritation, and disruption of mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation. Dr. Dawn recommends apple cider vinegar and water as a safe household cleaner and directs listeners to EWG.org for QAC-free product listings. A UK Biobank study of 65,000 people born in the 1940s-50s exploited WWII sugar rationing (eight ounces weekly through 1953) as a natural experiment. Those exposed to less sugar before age two had 20% lower dementia risk with 2.5-year delayed onset, and protection held even for those whose low-sugar exposure was purely in utero—underscoring the importance of avoiding added sugars in baby foods during the first 1,000 days. A Coast Guard rescuer's suicide following years of headaches and mood swings prompted his teenage daughter's high school survey of 77 surfmen, most of whom described the same TBI symptoms. Repeated boat impacts hitting waves at 6G at the deck translate to roughly 60G at the sailor's head—more violent than car crashes—prompting the Coast Guard's first official acknowledgment of the wave-pounding brain injury problem. Anopheles stephensi, a hardy South Asian malaria vector that thrives in urban environments and survives dry seasons, has spread from Djibouti (2012) through Yemen, Ethiopia, Sudan, and Kenya. Genomic analysis reveals distinct genetic clusters as it advances, all largely resistant to standard mosquito-control chemicals used in netting and sprays. Dr. Dawn ties this to broader arthropod-borne disease expansion in the U.S. from climate warming, and defends deer culling as tick-vector reduction. Dr. Dawn recommends the PREVENT calculator (using blood pressure, cholesterol, age, sex) as the starting point for coronary risk assessment. Coronary calcium scores are most useful for those in the borderline/intermediate range (3-9% ten-year risk)—a score above age-normal warrants reconsidering statin therapy—but add little value at high risk (where zero calcium doesn't rule out non-calcified plaque) or in older patients. An update on shingles vaccination and dementia: Geldsinger's 2025 Welsh natural-experiment study (exploiting birthday-based Shingrix rollout cutoffs) showed a 20% dementia reduction, since replicated in Canada, Australia, and Scotland. New Hebrew University data suggests giving Shingrix four weeks apart (Dr. Dawn cautions against this shortened interval) may stabilize cognition in existing Alzheimer's patients. The proposed mechanism involves boosting regulatory T-cells that dampen chronic neuroinflammation—also explaining why BCG (400% dementia reduction in bladder cancer patients) and flu vaccines show similar protective effects. An oral KRAS-inhibiting drug, daraxonrasib, doubled median survival in 500 patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer from about six months to 13.2 months by blocking proteins produced by the historically undruggable KRAS gene—the first major advance for a cancer where metastatic diagnosis has meant near-immediate death sentence.

Program notes: 0:37 CTE and dementia in NFL players 1:37 Post mortem CTE presence and stage 2:35 Past look at brains of players who died 3:35 Lesion is perivascular tau 4:34 Warning on repeated head trauma 5:14 IV iron for anemia before cardiac surgery 6:14 Anemic before surgery? 7:17 Hospice in rural and urban areas 8:18 People 66 years or older who died 9:20 Length of stay shorter, private or nursing homes 10:20 Doesn't limit hospice care 10:33 ADHD and CVD 11:33 About a 30% increase in CVD 12:45 End

In 2005 I started my podcast Manic Mondays as a creative outlet for some of my ideas that didn't work well in hip hop form. This Monday's episode will be episode #1000. I have a few things planned for the episode itself, but I thought I should mark the occasion with a song, so here it is. lyrics, vocals: Tom Rockwell music: Jared Ringold, Tom Rockwell background vocals: Jared Ringold

Primary care physicians Kate, Mark, Henry and Gary discuss 4 new studies that could change your practice: treatments for hyperemesis gravidarum, calcium and vitamin D to prevent falls and fractures in older adults, the first oral PCSK9 inhibitor, and oral semaglutide to treat dementia .The John Hickner Memorial fund at MSU: https://give.msu.edu/?sid=17374 Hyperemesis gravidarum treatments: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41478546/ Supplementing with calcium or vitamin D: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42161415/ Oral PCSK-9 enlicitide:  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41879224/ Cochrane review of PCSK-9s: https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD011748.pub3/full Semaglutide for dementia: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41865758/

The medical community is trying many approaches to help push back against the advance of Alzheimer's and dementia. One leading institution is taking a different and unconventional approach to supplement the traditional treatments. Special Correspondent Megan Thompson reports for our coverage of the intersection of health and arts, part of our CANVAS series. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Have you ever noticed your loved one with dementia is calm, nothing seems to be wrong, and then the moment you shift your attention to someone else they completely change? They get demanding, upset, anxious, or jealous that you are not there giving them attention. It can feel like they cannot stand not being the center of your attention, and understandably that leaves you feeling frustrated, resentful, and confused. It is not jealousy. It is not manipulation. In this episode I share two real life examples of this, explain what is happening in the brain that causes it, and walk you through what actually helps when your attention has to go somewhere else. If you'd like to see this episode on video, you can hop on over to my YouTube channel here. → Learn about the Care Collective: https://tinyurl.com/podcast-cc    ⏱ CHAPTERS 0:00 - When your attention shifts and everything changes 1:16 - Two real life examples from Careblazers 2:52 - Why this is attachment distress, not jealousy 5:07 - Why it feels so personal, and a reframe that helps 5:54 - What actually helps when you have to step away   → My new book, The Dementia Care Toolkit is officially available for pre-order. ➡️ Preorder your copy here: https://careblazers.com/toolkit → Get free weekly tools and tips in my newsletter, The Dementia Dose: https://tinyurl.com/dementiadose-podcast    --- Hi, I'm Dr. Natali Edmonds, a board-certified geropsychologist specializing in dementia care. Whether your loved one has Alzheimer's, frontotemporal, Lewy body, vascular, or mixed dementia, we believe that to create a dementia-friendly world, we must first create a caregiver-friendly world. This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare provider for medical guidance.

What are the things we can do today to help minimize our chances of developing dementia as we age?Dr. Tommy Wood is a physician and neuroscientist, Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Neuroscience at the University of Washington, and author of The Stimulated Mind.The book takes on a belief many of us still hold, that the adult brain becomes fixed at an early age and then declines from there. Tommy traces that idea back to 1906 and to the words of a Nobel laureate. Then he unpacks what the latest research and data say, and it's not what you might think.This is a conversation about a tough subject, mental decline and dementia. Many of us have been touched by this in our own families, and what Tommy has to say gives all of us hope that we have more agency than we think when it comes to this part of our health.Tommy and Mike get into the 14 modifiable risk factors named by the Lancet Commission, why midlife is when risk starts to diverge, and the three buckets Tommy sorts everything into: stimulus, supply, and support. Mike talks about his grandfather, who had vascular dementia and covered for it so well that the family did not see it for years.Tommy tells us that “At 70 years old now, you are less likely to be diagnosed with dementia than any other time in history.” The trajectory is not fixed, but there's a lot more work to be done.Enjoy the conversation.____________________________________________Links & ResourcesDr. Tommy Wood's Website: drtommywood.comDr. Tommy Wood's Book: The Stimulated Mind: Future-Proof Your Brain from Dementia and Stay Sharp at Any AgeBetterBrain, where Tommy is Chief Science Officer: betterbrain.comSubscribe to our Youtube Channel for more conversations at the intersection of high performance, leadership, and wellbeing: https://www.youtube.com/c/FindingMasteryGet exclusive discounts and support our amazing sponsors!Go to: https://findingmastery.com/sponsors/Subscribe to the Finding Mastery newsletter for weekly high performance insights: https://www.findingmastery.com/newsletterDownload Dr. Mike's Morning Mindset Routine: findingmastery.com/morningmindsetFollow on YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, and XSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A new analysis out of Japan says a dementia drug might ease Long COVID fatigue and depression. But it's basically a reanalysis of the same trial that already failed back in 2025, and even where it helped, results were mixed. The reanalysis splits people by whether they had a reactivated herpesvirus. Evan H. Hirsch, MD breaks down what that virus is actually doing to your brain, why the drug only helped part of the group and made others worse, and why chasing one virus and one brain chemical never gets to the real cause. He also shares how a client recovered by addressing all of the Toxic 5, the five root causes behind almost every case of Long COVID and chronic fatigue. In this episode, you'll learn: Why the new Japan analysis is actually a reanalysis of the same JAMA trial that already found no benefit in 110 people, and why results stayed mixed even where it helped How HHV6B, a herpesvirus that reactivates after COVID, produces a protein called SITH1 that drains acetylcholine and drives brain fog Why treating one reactivated virus or one brain chemical never resolves Long COVID on its own What the Toxic 5 are, and why nervous system dysfunction, what Dr. Patrick Porter calls neurological lock, is one of the five root causes How a client recovered by addressing all five root causes together, not just the reactivated virus driving her brain fog Discover your fatigue score and the root causes keeping you stuck: https://myfatiguescore.com Free Fatigue Masterclass: https://fixyourfatigue.com See real results: https://energymdmethod.com/results Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 00:25 - What the New Japan Analysis Found 01:39 - Why the Results Were Still Mixed 02:17 - Why Donepezil Misses the Bigger Picture 02:54 - The Toxic 5 and Neurological Lock 04:08 - Case Study: A Client's Recovery 05:55 - Why Full Recovery Takes Time Subscribe to the EnergyMD Podcast for weekly conversations with leading experts on resolving ME/CFS and Long COVID by addressing the real root causes. . For more information about Evan and his program, Click Here.  Prefer to watch on Youtube? Click Here.  Please note that any information in this episode is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.

In this original What the Dementia episode, we will discuss why it can be so difficult to stop correcting a partner living with dementia and how that habit can affect both of you. This episode will cover:— Why it's so hard to stop correcting someone with dementia— Why memories and stories may not match reality— When correcting may do more harm than good— How to respond when others are part of the conversation— Practical ways to break the habit of correctingCONNECT, GET RESOURCES, LEARN MORE, + SIMPLIFY YOUR CARE JOURNEY:LinkTree | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.letsbambu.com/b/linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MUSIC CREDIT: Listen To SpillageVillage - Tropical Landing Pop Songs At Looperman.com DISCLAIMER: The information contained in Bambu Care LLC's website, blog, emails, programs, services and/or products is for educational and informational purposes only. While we draw on our prior professional expertise and background in other areas, you acknowledge that we are supporting you in our role exclusively as a Dementia Care Consultant. By participating in Bambu Care, LLC's website, blog, emails, programs, services and/or products, you acknowledge that we are not a licensed psychologist, professional counselor, or medical doctor. We in no way, diagnose, treat, or cure any illnesses or diseases. Dementia Care Consulting is in no way to be construed or substituted as psychological counseling or any other type of therapy or medical advice. The information provided by Bambu Care, LLC also does not constitute legal or financial advice nor is intended to be. Dementia Care Consulting is not a substitute for the services of a CPA or attorney.

This episode might just change your life. We're discussing a particular style of video that is exploding right now, it's unpolished and feels like you're having an off the cuff Facetime call with a friend. We're in a new era of talk to camera reels that I like to think of as the conversational expert, and I really need you to understand just how powerful this type of reel is. If you've been feeling stuck when it comes to your content, make this talk to camera reel this week. It's not difficult and I'm sharing lots of viral examples as we talk through why these reels were so successful, so you can start creating your own today.In this episode we'll be covering:Creating talk to camera reels where you show up and speak authentically, while also calling out identity.How the conversational reel captures attention when we are already running on short attention spans. What's going viral right now, we'll analyze several examples to understand exactly what elements resonate and connect right now. Applying storytelling and attention grabbing details to your talk to camera reels.The fall of authority driven content and how authority is perceived today, in what I like to refer to as soft authority.Featured content in this episode:Wellbysabzi: Substack / No ExpectationsWellbysabzi: Substack / The peace of letting peopleUnpinnedwine: I drink a lot of champagne…The.stroke.doc: Dementia prevention hacksDom_dowling: Easiest way to build happinessChannelallday: Money things 17 years of marriage taught meDrshantesays: Exposure is a form of generational wealthAnnikaunmasked: Easier childhoodLivelohy: 5 trips before you dieRecommended episodes:Episode 106: Spark Conversations with Reels Your Audience Will Want To Respond ToEpisode 109: The Human Side of Content That SellsEpisode 115: It's Time to Get Yapping On CameraEpisode 118: Identity Maxxing Will Help You Find Your Ideal AudienceEpisode 120: Three Things To Set Up Before Your Content Goes ViralSend a message!If you use the send a message option above, be sure to include your email address if you would like a reply! (Please allow 3-5 business days for a response)Join me in the Reels Lab!Love this conversation? Make sure to follow and subscribe so you never miss an episode.Connect with me on Instagram!

In recent years, public interest in brain health has increased. So how are Americans understanding brain health information and incorporating it into their own lives? This year, the Alzheimer's Association released a special report focused on how people understand and support brain health throughout their lives, covering topics like how they perceive cognitive health, the importance of lifestyle behaviors and more. Dr. Heather Snyder from the Alzheimer's Association joins us on the podcast to analyze this report and share her insights, as well as share updates from the 2026 Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC).  Guest: Heather M. Snyder, PhD, senior vice president, medical & scientific relations, Alzheimer's Association   Show Notes Read the Alzheimer's Association Facts and Figures and their special report, Brain Health in America: Understanding and Supporting Lifelong Cognitive Health, on their website. Learn more about the Alzheimer's Association International Conference on their website.  Read about the LatAm-FINGERS and PROTECT-Cog studies on the AAIC website. Learn about the Alzheimer's Association's Brain Health Habit Builder on their website. Learn more about ALZPro, the Alzheimer's Association's central hub of resources for professionals, mentioned by Dr. Snyder at 25:53 online. Connect with us Find transcripts and more at our website. Email Dementia Matters: dementiamatters@medicine.wisc.edu Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center's e-newsletter. Enjoy Dementia Matters? Consider making a gift to the Dementia Matters fund through the UW Initiative to End Alzheimer's. All donations go toward outreach and production. Learn about Dr. Chin's book, When Memory Fades: What to Expect at Every Stage, from Early Signs to Full Support for Alzheimer's and Dementia.

Send us Fan MailS6 142 - Does Chronic Insomnia Cause Dementia? What the Research Really SaysCan chronic insomnia increase your risk of dementia, Alzheimer's disease, or long-term cognitive decline? And if you aren't getting enough deep sleep, is your brain missing an important opportunity to recover?In this episode of Sleep Takeout, Dan and Michelle tackle a question that creates a lot of anxiety for people struggling with sleep: Does chronic insomnia actually damage the brain?Research has found important associations between poor sleep, cognitive decline, and neurodegenerative disease—but the relationship is far more complicated than saying that insomnia simply “causes” dementia.Dan and Michelle break down what the research actually tells us about insomnia, deep sleep, memory, brain health, and dementia risk, including several possible pathways researchers are investigating.They discuss:• Why the connection between chronic insomnia and dementia is still unclear• The difference between association and causation in sleep research• How anxiety about memory loss can itself make insomnia worse• The role of genetics, including ApoE, in neurological risk• How cardiovascular health, metabolism, aging, and prior medical conditions can affect cognition• The glymphatic system and the theory that deep N3 sleep helps support the brain's nighttime waste-clearance processes• Neuroinflammation and oxidative stress as possible links between poor sleep and brain health• Cerebrovascular factors that may contribute to cognitive decline• Chronic hyperarousal and the bidirectional relationship between anxiety and insomnia• Why medications and other health variables can complicate sleep-and-dementia research• How research funding and publication bias can influence the studies that receive attention• Why spending more time in bed does not necessarily mean getting more restorative sleep• How deep sleep naturally changes as we age• Why comparing your sleep to your younger self—or someone much younger—can create unnecessary frustration• Why consumer sleep trackers may not accurately measure N3 or “deep sleep”• How mindfulness and reducing the sleep-worry spiral can help you move toward better sleepOne of the most important takeaways from this episode is that worrying that every bad night of sleep is damaging your brain can create additional arousal that makes good sleep even harder to achieve.Rather than chasing perfect sleep or obsessing over a wearable's “deep sleep” score, focus on meaningful progress in your own sleep, daytime functioning, and overall health.Chapters00:00 Insomnia and Brain Decline00:54 Why the Link Is Murky02:37 Deep Sleep and the Glymphatic System04:17 Other Pathways, Health Factors & Medications06:31 Research Bias and Funding08:28 Stop the Sleep-Worry Spiral09:15 Aging, Deep Sleep & Real Progress09:57 Wearables and Final TakeawaysSleep Takeout explores sleep science, insomnia, sleep apnea, medications, mental health, and practical strategies for getting better rest—without the hype.Subscribe for evidence-informed conversations that help make complicated sleep science easier to understand.This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not individualized medical advice. If you are experiencing memory changes, neurological symptoms, significant sleep problems, or have questions about medications, speak with an appropriate healthcare professional.#Insomnia #Dementia #brainhealth ✨ Real rest isn't just about falling asleep, it's about feeling at ease again. I'm Dr. Daniel Baughn, sleep psychologist and co-host of Sleep Takeout. I help professionals and high-achievers who seem to have everything together on the outside but can't quite turn off their minds at night. Sometimes, a simple conversation can be the start of real change.

Dr Johannes Michaelian from the University of Sydney's Brain and Mind Centre speaks with SBS Armenian about dementia, Alzheimer's disease, early diagnosis and care. The conversation explains how dementia differs from normal ageing, explores emerging blood-based tests and treatment options, and offers practical guidance for listeners concerned about memory changes in themselves or someone close to them.

At one time, the Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. was a beautiful shade of blue/gray. Somehow, it changed its color, and green algae seemed to multiply... Yeah, it was pretty "weird," "Weird Algae" to be specific. Let me explain. One night, my musical pal Carla Ulbrich and I were commenting on Weird Al in a comedy chat, and Wallah! A cute comment on Weird Al that I had written in the chat had an immediate, ever-so-funny response by Carla answering me back with two clever words... "Weird Algae." My weird brain kicked in, and somehow I started humming a hit song of Cole Porter's called "Anything Goes!" So then I combined the two "Weird Algae Grows" with the hit tune "Anything Goes" Here goes: "Weird Algae Grows." Credits: Weird Algae Concept: Carla Ulbrich Weird Algae Grows parody/new lyrics: Sulu Dubow Original melody: "Anything Goes" by Cole Porter Production: Moonlight Studios, Jeff Lewis Assistant Production: Sulu Dubow Vocals: Sulu Dubow Special thanks to Steve Goodie and Brad Tassell (Another Dumb Song For No Reason "Surprise" VCS) Technical Support: Jordan Kesselhaut

Road traffic noise is a major environmental pollutant. Indian cities are cacophonous. They are not designed to insulate residents from sustained exposure to traffic noise. A new research paper has found a worrying link between traffic noise exposure and dementia, and also cognitive impairment. The paper, titled ‘Association of road traffic noise exposure with dementia or cognitive impairment – A systematic review of longitudinal cohort studies', has been co-authored by Emil Basil Scaria and Nisha Dhanda, and was published on PLOS Global Public Health earlier this year.  We speak with the lead author of the study. Guest: Emil Basil Scaria, a public health researcher and physician based in Dubai Host: G. Sampath Edited and produced by Sharmada Venkatasubramanian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Masud Husain is a Professor of Neurology & Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Oxford and a leading expert on the science of motivation, apathy, and neurological diseases. We discuss how dopamine and specific brain circuits shape motivation, including how the brain weighs the trade-off between effort vs reward when deciding what goals to pursue. Dr. Husain also explains practical tools to increase motivation, reduce distractions, and make it easier to start and maintain goal pursuit. We also discuss dementia, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease, including new insights into cognitive resilience and factors that help protect against age-related cognitive decline. Show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/masud-husain-295 Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman David: https://davidprotein.com/huberman BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Masud Husain (00:02:24) Apathy, Motivation (00:08:07) Rewards, Apathy & Motivation; Dopamine (00:13:20) Sponsors: David & BetterHelp (00:15:44) Types of Apathy; Goal Prioritization: Effort vs Rewards (00:23:26) Motivation, Apathy, Tool: Activation Energy & Overthinking (00:29:24) Tools to Increase Motivation: Incentives, Subdivide Tasks, Planning (00:35:13) Subjective Effort, Mental Framing; Learning & Motivation (00:42:24) Sponsors: AG1 & Eight Sleep (00:44:54) Perseverance, Failure; Finding Your Passion, Depression vs Apathy (00:50:58) Self-Concept, Ambition; Life Satisfaction (00:58:25) Psychedelics, Anhedonia & Changing Self (01:03:09) Personal & Social Identity, Tools: Curiosity, Purpose & Dementia Risk (01:11:58) Addiction, Dopamine; Social Media & Dopamine "Hits"? (01:18:36) Sponsor: Function (01:20:13) Dopamine, Parkinson's Disease; Other Roles of Dopamine (01:26:59) Life Purpose, Culture; Reflection, Weighing Decisions (01:34:21) Internal & External Attention (01:39:59) Internal Chatter, Distraction; Working Memory, Stimulants, Nicotine (01:48:54) ADHD, Diagnosis; Attention & Motivation (01:54:34) Goal Planning & Perseverance (01:59:44) Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Apathy, Tools: Dementia Risk Factors (02:06:55) Neurodegenerative Disease & Emerging Treatments (02:10:59) Can You Train Attention?, Tool: Reduce Distraction (02:15:14) Enrichment, Art (02:17:45) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(00:00:00) 230: Medical Mayhem: Sh*t They Don't Tell You! Impactions; Necrosis; GLP1A; Testosterone-Fat; & more (00:00:11) Welcome to Itchy and Bitchy (00:00:42) Doc Itchy Medical Pets Supplements (00:01:02) Introducing Medical Mayhem (00:03:50) GLP-1 Agonists and Testosterone (00:08:26) Impactions and Constipation in Older Adults (00:13:57) Perineal Necrosis: A Serious Complication (00:19:01) Coronary Calcium Score: A New Heart Health Indicator (00:24:59) IV Drips and Health Risks (00:27:35) Sex Education and the Horny Health Index (00:33:13) Closing Thoughts and New Listeners Docs are trying out a new segment that will explore and explain weird and crazy medical problems that everyone wants to hush about because they are weird or embarrasing: Concrete Poops, Corinary Calcium Scores, IV Needles, Hormonal-Fat, Penis and Vaginal Necrosis, Sex-Drive, Erectile Dysfunction, Orgasm Education, and much more....Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/itchy-and-bitchy-podcast--4303608/support.Itchy & Bitchy: Have you felt dismissed, misdiagnosed, or gaslit by a broken medical system.  From gut health, hormones, autoimmune disease, chronic pain, holistic health, and alternative medicine ... medical gaslighting, patient advocacy , or misdiagnosis we'll call that too.  For chronic illness warriors, self-advocacy seekers: WE OFFER  No BS 

NBC Business and Data Correspondent Brian Cheung shares the best privacy settings to activate on your devices. Also, a look inside “Shred Co”, a program inspiring young skaters to build confidence. Plus, actor Jonathan Pryce discusses his Emmy nomination for his role as a former MI5 agent living with Dementia in “Slow Horses”. And,  Shop TODAY showcases trending items in beauty, fashion, and home that won't break the bank.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week Devo is hurling insults! It's about time. Meanwhile, Thomas B Wild is crowdsourcing some writing help, Felicity Fitz-Frisky is mixing up a pot of nasty, and Tiff and Gabe have a new friend. 1. "Attempting to Find a Better Insult Than The 'C' Word" by Thomas Benjamin Wild, Esq 2. "The Disney Princess My Neck My Back" by Felicity Fitz-Frisky 3. News of the Stupid! 4. "Me and Gorgon" by Tiff and Gabe Thomas Benjamin Wild, Esq can be found at TombWild.com Felicity Fitz-Frisky can be found on Instagram @TheMissFrisky Tiff and Gabe are on Instagram @TiffAndGabeComedy Thank you to our Patreon backers for making this show possible!!!

In this episode of Caregiver SOS On Air, guest host Tina Smith and co-host Ron Aaron are joined by Dr. Ethelle Lorde, founding president of the International Caregivers Association. Drawing from her background in counseling, organizational leadership, and her 21 years as a primary caregiver for her late husband, Dr. Lorde offers a fresh, compassionate perspective on supporting loved ones living with dementia.

In this episode of The Better Life with Dr. Pinkston, host Dr. Mary Ann Pinkston sits down with pharmacist Ray Solano from PD Labs to discuss cutting-edge integrative science and brain health solutions. They explore the neuro-regenerative properties of RG3 and RB1 ginsenosides, how nasal spray formulas are helping combat cognitive decline, and the role of Alpha-GPC and nicotinamide riboside in mitochondrial energy. Additionally, Dr. Pinkston and Ray break down critical updates regarding thyroid glandular availability, compounding pharmacy benefits, and off-label therapeutic solutions like VIP nasal spray for pulmonary hypertension and CIRS. Learn more about PD Labs: pdlabsrx.com Explore past episodes and resources with Dr. Pinkston: drpbetterlife.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Your brain does not have to decline with age. Recent research reveals that for most people, staving off cognitive decline or dementia is more about lifestyle, especially in your 30s to 50s, than age or genetics. And, amazingly, retirement might be the single biggest danger zone for your brain health.Neuroscientist Dr. Tommy Wood has spent his career studying what actually predicts a declining brain, and the answer has almost nothing to do with age. It's what happens the day you stop being challenged, especially the day you retire. This week: why the smartest, most accomplished people you know may be the ones most at risk, and the two-part check you can run at your next doctor's visit that sets the stage for the next fifty years.What you'll explore:Why age-specific dementia rates have quietly been falling for decades, even as headlines warn of a coming epidemicThe real difference between forgetting a name (a retrieval problem) and never actually experiencing it in the first place (an encoding problem), and why only one of those predicts dementiaTommy's 3S model: stimulus, supply, and support, the framework he uses to make sense of everything that keeps a brain sharpThe truth about brain games, and what really works to keep your brain primed with ageWhy the most educated, highest-achieving people often face the steepest cognitive drop right after they stop workingThe exact numbers to get checked at your next doctor's visit if you're in your 40s or 50sIf you're standing at the edge of any major life transition, or supporting a parent who is, this conversation will change how you think about what actually protects your mind.You can find Tommy at: Website | Instagram | Episode TranscriptNext week, we're sitting down with Dr. Jessica Shepherd, alongside guest host Karen Walrond, to talk about why so much of what we've been told about menopause is either outdated or flat wrong, and what personalized care for this stage of life can actually look like. Be sure to follow Good Life Project wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss any upcoming episodes!Check out our sponsors and resources: Visit Our Sponsor Page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You read that right, a recipe for Alzheimer's. This week on Schauer Thoughts we're doubling back on a previous episode with some new and very interesting information! Join me on a journey through the body to the brain and out again and please, tip your waiter. “Why is this caption so short?” Because I have limited letter allowance and a lot of sources. 86 that attitude and enjoy! Previous episode I keep referring to: July 22, “The Good, The Bad, the Incredibly Nuanced” https://open.spotify.com/episode/0FrRNutkWpakiUg8i0ANi6 I would strongly prefer you listen to this first. Toxic Thoughts Stand Up Event Link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/toxic-thots-a-queer-comedy-show-tickets-1997497195884?aff=oddtdtcreator Books: A Silent Fire: The Story of Inflammation, Diet & Disease - Shilpa Ravella Loved this book, 10/10. Most of my information on inflammation, LDL cholesterol, fatty acids (long chain vs short chain) and much more I discuss can be found in this book broken down with exquisite detail. The Human Brain Book: A Visual Guide to Structure and Function - Rita Carter Anything I mentioned about brain functioning, signaling, neurotransmitters, olfaction, etc. can be found in this book. I would highly recommend this one if you're looking to learn a lot on the brain. Pg. 204 - the adult brain Pg. 206 - the aging brain Pg. 208 & 209 - Parkinsons, Dementia, & Alzheimer's information Plastic: The Secret History and Shocking Future of Big Oil's Biggest Bet - Beth Gardiner All of the information on the history of plastic, microplastics in the brain and body, as well as petrochemical points are in this book. The Menopause Brain: New Science Empowers Women to Navigate the Pivotal Transition with Knowledge and Confidence - Lisa Mosconi, PhD Doctored: Fraud, Arrogance, and Tragedy in the Quest to Cure Alzheimer's - Charlies Piller Loving this book so far, it's also great at breaking down the basics of Alzheimer's and treatment directions if you'd like to know more. Sources Online: An Unexpected Way to Upcycle: Plastic Waste Transforms into Soap https://news.vt.edu/articles/2023/08/science-plastics-upcycle-soaps-guiliang-greg-liu.html Scientists Turn One of the World's Hardest-To-Recycle Plastics Into Engine Oil https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-turn-one-of-the-worlds-hardest-to-recycle-plastics-into-engine-oil/ Virginia Tech researcher finds a new method for recycling polystyrene https://news.vt.edu/articles/2022/08/one-industrys-trash-polystyrene.html Developing synthetic polymers to study neurological diseases https://news.vt.edu/videos/k/2023/03/1_u4j8cu1b.html Bioaccumulation of microplastics in decedent human brains https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-024-03453-1  What does disease smell like? https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/what-does-disease-smell-like Carvone: One Molecule, Two Different Scents and Flavors https://www.acsh.org/news/2018/08/01/carvone-one-molecule-two-different-scents-and-flavors-13255 Side note, if you're in LA and want to learn more about different scents and how to do scent analysis, I would highly recommend checking out a course at The Institute of Art and Olfaction, I've taken a couple classes there and I loved it. https://artandolfaction.com/   Evaluation of neurobiochemical and behavioral responses to carvone nanoemulsion: A neuroprotective approach for Alzheimer's disease-associated dementia in a rat model https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0006899326000016 PEG Lipids: Definition, Structure & Key Applications https://www.biochempeg.com/article/429.html  Arachnoid Granulation Morphologies Associate with B-Amyloid and Tau Pathology in Older Adults https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12622154/ Reminder: This is a pre-print! Amyloid, APP, and Electrical Activity of the Brain https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7222965/  Inhaling high-dose CO2 clears Alzheimer's proteins from the brain https://www.newscientist.com/article/2580471-inhaling-high-dose-co2-clears-alzheimers-proteins-from-the-brain/ Effects of the Percutaneous Carbon Dioxide Therapy on Post-surgical and Post-traumatic Hematoma, Edema, and Pain https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10753674/ (Orthopaedics) Transcutaneous Carbon Dioxide Treatment is Capable of Reducing Peripheral Vascular Resistance in Hypertensive Patients https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6365751/ Please! If you have the time, take a look at this article as well as the reference section, it's such an incredible deep dive.  A Common Cholesterol Treatment May Also Remove PFAS and Microplastics from Blood https://www.sciencealert.com/a-common-cholesterol-treatment-may-also-remove-pfas-and-microplastics-from-blood If I missed anything, please let me know and I'll update this list! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dementia is not limited to people. Dogs get it too. Breakthroughs for one species may benefit another. Andrea Dukakis visits a canine lab at Colorado State University for our series Aging Matters. Then, if you're 65 or older, NPR wants you to take on their first Senior Podcast Challenge! Later, CPR investigative reporter Ben Markus explains how the suicide of a man at DIA highlights the state's failure to keep up with the number of people found incompetent to stand trial. Plus, we visit a once-in-a-lifetime assemblage of artifacts in Colorado, including George Washington's spurs and a tape recorder that changed the course of history. They are "Moments That Made Us" at History Colorado. And we reshare the story of a polio survivor as the Trump Administration continues its pushback against vaccines. 

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Steven Campbell, MD, is a board-certified physician specializing in health optimization, hormone health, and longevity, helping patients improve performance, energy, and long-term wellness through evidence-based medicine.In this episode we discuss:- How to improve cognitive health and reduce your risk of dementia- Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women and Men- The state of the medical and insurance system- The most important blood markers for health and longevity- And more…Use Discount Code "SYATT" for 10% off Marek Health ► https://marekhealth.com/syattMarek's IG ► https://www.instagram.com/marekhealthSteven's IG ► https://www.instagram.com/stevenjcampbellmd/Get My Free Calorie Calculator Here ► http://bit.ly/freecaloriecalcHow to Be a Personal Trainer Podcast ► https://bit.ly/48kp3GUSign up for my email list ► http://bit.ly/jordansyattlistGet My Diet & Workout Program ► https://www.sfinnercircle.com/

Interview starts at 27:10   The neuroscience of spiritual awakening, how Kundalini yoga shaped her life, and why she believes listening inward is especially important in a time of cultural confusion. She also explains how her work in geriatric psychiatry connects spirituality, brain health, stress regulation, and prevention strategies for aging populations. Helen Lavretsky, MD, MS, is a Professor In-Residence in the Department of Psychiatry at UCLA (Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior), a leading geriatric integrative psychiatrist, and a pioneer in mind-body approaches to late-life mental health. https://drhelenlavretsky.com/book/living-from-the-soul/ https://drhelenlavretsky.com/about/   In this episode: Dr. Helen Lavretsky shares her unusual path from the former Soviet Union into psychiatry, neuroscience, and later Kundalini yoga teacher training. She explains how growing up in an atheist Soviet environment still left room for underground spirituality passed through families and oral tradition. She describes a six-month temporary enlightenment experience after Kundalini practice and why it was physically intense, hard to describe, and initially unsustainable. The conversation focuses on her book Living from the Soul and the idea that people are increasingly being pushed to trust their own wisdom instead of outside authorities. She discusses how spirituality shows up in geriatric psychiatry, especially for older adults, dementia caregivers, and long COVID patients dealing with mortality and stress. She argues that meditation, breathing practices, yoga, tai chi, and qigong can improve self-regulation, brain health, and decision-making under pressure. She outlines how brain health should be cultivated across the lifespan, starting in childhood and even in utero, rather than only addressed later in life. She notes that lifestyle factors such as sleep, movement, diet, and stress management matter for dementia prevention and broader cognitive resilience. She emphasizes that meaning, purpose, and connection to soul are central to mental well-being. Key frameworks: Soul-based self-inquiry- asking inwardly what is right for you rather than defaulting to external authority Brain health across the lifespan- prevention beginning in childhood and even before birth Stress self-regulation toolkit- breathing, meditation, yoga, tai chi, and qigong as practical nervous-system supports Constitutional approach to diet- different people may need different foods based on ancestry, metabolism, and predisposition   Become a Lord or Lady with 1k donations over time. And a Noble with any donation. Leave Serfdom behind and help Grimerica stick to 0 ads and sponsors and fully listener supported. Thanks for listening!! 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Watching a loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia slowly lose their cognitive abilities can be heartbreaking. While the person you once knew seems to be slipping away, sometimes people with Alzheimer's briefly seem like their old selves again. They may remember a long-forgotten name or suddenly regain the ability to have a fluid conversation. What do these moments of lucidity really mean for the progression of the disease? And what implications do they have for those living with the disease, and their caretakers? Alzheimer's researcher Andrea Gilmore-Bykovskyi talks to Ira about these questions and more. Guest: Dr. Andrea Gilmore-Bykovskyi is an associate professor of emergency medicine, and co-director of the Lucidity in Alzheimer's and Dementia (LEAD) Network at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Follow our show on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Bluesky @scifri and sign up for our newsletters. Got a science question that's keeping you up at night? Call us: 877-472-4374 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Dr. Jockers sits down with neurologist and bestselling author Dr. David Perlmutter to explore microglia, the brain's immune cells, and the role they may play in protecting the brain from cognitive decline. You'll learn what can shift these cells from a supportive state toward one that promotes neuroinflammation.   Discover why your metabolic health and brain health are deeply connected. Dr. Perlmutter explains how blood sugar, insulin resistance, gut health, and chronic inflammation can influence microglial function and why addressing these factors may be important long before memory problems appear.   You'll also hear practical ways to support your brain through exercise, nutrition, sleep, metabolic flexibility, and other daily habits. Dr. Perlmutter shares why protecting your brain isn't just about what happens later in life—and how the choices you make today can help shape your cognitive future.   In This Episode:  00:00 Amyloid Myth Busted 00:15 Show Intro and Guest 04:18 Book Inspiration Microglia 06:02 Symptom Care vs Root Cause 09:51 Microglia M1 vs M2 11:15 Gut Brain Inflammation Link 15:01 Metabolism Mirrors Microglia 17:57 Infections Vaccines and Triggers 19:31 CTE Diabetes and Feedforward 25:20 New Tools and Beta Amyloid Drugs 30:37 Cochrane Verdict Drugs Fail 33:28 Lifestyle Trial Reverses Decline 38:23 Microglia Lifestyle Levers 39:07 Exercise Myokines Brain Boost 42:20 Alzheimers Risk Epigenetics 45:12 Imaging Microglia TSPO 46:24 Fasting Ketones Brain Fuel 49:45 MCT Oil Memory Care 51:16 POINTER Lifestyle Trial 55:57 Fiber Polyphenols Foods 58:34 Supplements DHA Vitamin D 01:02:23 Key Labs Glucose Tau 01:06:19 Prevention Mission Wrap 01:07:43 Final Thanks Outro   Enjoy a clean, protein-packed snack with PaleoValley's Grass-Fed Beef Sticks. Made without sugar, additives, or preservatives, they're packed with healthy fats and grass-fed nutrients to help curb cravings, support steady energy, and keep you satisfied on the go. Save 15% with code DRJOCKERS at paleovalley.com/drjockers.   Give your hair and skin routine an upgrade with iRestore's advanced red light therapy devices. The iRestore Elite combines 300 lasers and 200 LEDs to support thicker, healthier-looking hair, while the cordless Illumina Face Mask uses triple-wavelength light therapy to target fine lines, breakouts, and dullness. Take advantage of iRestore's Labor Day savings and huge discounts at iRestore.com and use promo code DRJOCKERS to save. Stop guessing about your health and start understanding what's happening inside your body with Superpower Health. One simple blood draw measures 100+ biomarkers covering your heart, liver, thyroid, hormones, metabolism, vitamins, minerals, and environmental toxins, plus you'll get ongoing tracking and access to a clinician team. Head to Superpower.com and use promo code JOCKERS to get $20 off your membership for a limited time.    Support your joints, hair, nails, skin, and recovery with BUBS Naturals Collagen Peptides, a tasteless, odorless formula that mixes easily into coffee, smoothies, or juice. It has zero sugar, sweeteners, or fillers and is third-party tested, NSF Certified for Sport, Whole30 Approved, and sustainably sourced from grass-fed, pasture-raised cattle. Head to BUBSNaturals.com and use promo code DRJOCKERS to get 20% off for a limited time. "Exercise isn't just changing your body. It's changing the environment inside your brain."   Subscribe to the podcast on: Apple Podcast Stitcher Spotify PodBean  TuneIn Radio   Resources:  Enjoy 15% off grass-fed beef sticks with code DRJOCKERS at paleovalley.com/drjockers. Go to iRestore.com and use promo code DRJOCKERS Visit Superpower.com and use promo code JOCKERS to get $20 off Visit BUBSNaturals.com and use promo code DRJOCKERS to get 20% off     Connect with Dr. David Perlmutter: Book - https://a.co/d/06cRZKlT Website - https://drperlmutter.com/   Connect with Dr. Jockers: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/ Facebook – https:/www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers Website – https://drjockers.com/   If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/

Hey, it's Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and I'm continuing to share stories with you from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Care for the Caregiver. The stories in this book provide support and tips and plenty of humor for people who are involved in caregiving for family members with dementia, whether Alzheimer's or one of the other kinds. These stories are incredibly helpful to someone who is starting to navigate the caregiving journey and they are also helpful and supportive for old pros. The dementia caregiving journey lasts for years, and everyone can benefit from the wise words and the humorous anecdotes shared by people who have been there, done that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices