Podcasts about Dementia

Welcome to this week's Midlife Minute! Today, I examine partial and full hysterectomies and what we know about their potential long-term effects, clarifying what the research tells us about bone, brain, and cardiovascular health, and what women should discuss with their healthcare providers before and after surgery. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: How a partial hysterectomy differs from a full hysterectomy, and the abrupt estrogen changes ovarian removal can produce  Why having a hysterectomy before ages 40-45 can have a greater impact than having surgery closer to natural menopausal age. How a hysterectomy can impact women's bone health What the research reveals about the connection between surgical menopause at a younger age, cognitive decline, and Alzheimer's pathology How a hysterectomy can affect women's cardiovascular health Why starting HRT early after an early-age hysterectomy could be important for your long-term health Why younger women who experience surgical menopause may require higher estradiol doses than the standard menopausal regimens The importance of advocating for yourself, understanding your personal risk, and talking with your clinician about estrogen and other hormone therapy before undergoing surgery Quotes: “Start those conversations early- before you ever have surgery.” “If you are having these surgeries done before 45, before 40, you need HRT!” “We have to manage our stress.” “We have to get enough sleep.” “We should be strength training.” “We should be physically active.” “We should be eating an anti-inflammatory diet.” Connect with Cynthia Thurlow   Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia's website. Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com  Join other like-minded women in a supportive, nurturing community: The Midlife Pause/Cynthia Thurlow.  Purchase Cynthia's book, The Menopause Gut. Cynthia's Intermittent Fasting Transformation Book The Midlife Pause Supplement Line Research: Increased Risk of Osteoporosis With Hysterectomy: A Longitudinal Follow-Up Study Using a National Sample Cohort. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2019. Choi HG, Jung YJ, Lee SW.  Menopause Transition and Cardiovascular Disease Risk: Implications for Timing of Early Prevention: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association. Circulation. 2020. El Khoudary SR, Aggarwal B, Beckie TM, et al. Cardiovascular Disease After Hysterectomy in the Nurses' Health Study and Nurses' Health Study II. Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2025. Thao V, Borah B, Stewart EA, et al. Treatment of Women After Bilateral Salpingo-oophorectomy Performed Prior to Natural Menopause. The Journal of the American Medical Association. 2021. Kaunitz AM, Kapoor E, Faubion S. Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, and Bone Health: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. European Journal of Endocrinology. 2025. Shariful Islam M, Tuesley KM, Wilson LF, et al. Risk of Osteoporosis and Fracture After Hysterectomies Without Oophorectomies: A Systematic Review and Pooled Analysis. Osteoporosis International. 2022. Xu W, Wu W, Yang S, et al. Hysterectomies Are Associated With an Increased Risk of Osteoporosis and Bone Fracture: A Population-Based Cohort Study. PloS One. 2020. Yeh YT, Li PC, Wu KC, et al. Age at Surgical Menopause Influences Cognitive Decline and Alzheimer Pathology in Older Women. Neurology. 2014. Bove R, Secor E, Chibnik LB, et al. Reproductive Period and Risk of Dementia in a Diverse Cohort of Health Care Members. Neurology. 2019. Gilsanz P, Lee C, Corrada MM, et al.  Examining the Association of Hysterectomy With and Without Oophorectomy on Cardiovascular Disease and All-Cause, Cardiovascular or Cancer Mortality: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2024. Chen Y, Li F, Liang L, et al. Association of Premature Natural and Surgical Menopause With Incident Cardiovascular Disease. The Journal of the American Medical Association. 2019. Honigberg MC, Zekavat SM, Aragam K, et al Optimizing Health After Early Menopause. Lancet. 2024. Mishra GD, Davies MC, Hillman S, et al. Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women Previously Treated for Endometrial Cancer. The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2018. Edey KA, Rundle S, Hickey M.

Today's episode features conversations grounded in movement. First, we check in with a doctor whose new book explores the impacts of nontraditional medicines – like dance, food and community – on our cognitive health. Plus, we sit down with Evanston mother Megan Lassman about training to run and push her 21-year-old daughter in a stroller in the Chicago Marathon.GUESTS: Dr. Geeta Maker-Clark, author of Medicine for All People: Science and Ancient Wisdom for Revolutionary HealingMegan Lassman, Evanston motherFor a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop.

Fish Oil, Full-Spectrum Omega-3s, and Immunometabolism with Dr. Jeffrey Bland: Dr. Ronald Hoffman interviews Dr. Jeffrey Bland, founder of the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute and Big Bold Health, about fish oil and omega-3 science. Bland recounts becoming involved with commercial fish oil in 1980 while promoting MaxEPA amid the “fat is bad” era and discusses Greenland Inuit research showing high omega-3 blood levels and low heart disease. They contrast whole-food omega-3 intake with highly refined EPA/DHA products, highlighting additional constituents in minimally processed oils (vitamins A and D, astaxanthin) and precursor compounds related to specialized pro-resolving mediators. Bland describes Omega-3 Rejuvenate's Alaska line-caught sourcing and low-heat, chemical-free processing, and addresses concerns about mercury, microplastics, and vitamin A dosing. The conversation also covers PLMI's focus on immunometabolism, a CBC-derived SIRI marker, omega-3 insufficiency data from Fullscript, mitochondrial membrane support by DHA, and Bland's upcoming book, “The Nourished Gene.”

In this episode of Walk, Don't Run to the Doctor, Dr. Miles Hassell discusses the potential health effects of refined sugars, with a particular focus on cognitive function, dementia, heart disease, and stroke. The conversation explores how refined sugars and refined carbohydrates—including sugar-sweetened beverages, white flour, white rice, baked goods, and processed foods—may affect the body through processes such as glycation, oxidation, inflammation, and changes in cholesterol metabolism. The episode also explains why naturally occurring sugars in whole fruits are different from refined sugars, discusses the uncertain evidence surrounding artificial sweeteners, and offers practical strategies for reducing your sweet tooth without feeling deprived. Key Takeaways Sugar-sweetened beverages are a major source of refined sugar and may contribute to cardiovascular and cognitive health risks. Refined carbohydrates such as white flour, white rice, and many processed foods can behave similarly to sugar in the body. Excess refined sugar may contribute to inflammation, glycation, oxidation, and changes in cholesterol metabolism. Whole fruits are different from refined sugar products because they contain fiber and other nutrients that affect how the body processes their naturally occurring sugars. Artificial sweeteners are discussed, with the hosts noting that observational evidence about their long-term health effects remains conflicted. Reducing sweets, making food at home, and gradually changing your taste preferences can help reduce refined sugar consumption. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 06:09 Refined Sugar and Your Health 10:10 Sugar, Cognitive Function and Dementia 14:01 Refined Sugar and Heart Disease 19:15 Sugar vs. Naturally Occurring Sugar 22:10 Fruit Juice and Refined Sugar 25:06 Artificial Sweeteners and Practical Strategies Do you have a health or nutrition question for Dr. Hassell? Reach out to us: Web: GreatMed.org Call/Text: 503-773-0770 Email: info@GreatMed.org Mail: 4804 NW Bethany Blvd., Suite I-2, #273, Portland, OR 97229 This podcast is fully funded by our generous listeners. Support our mission at GreatMed.org/donate (EIN: 88-326-7056) Get your copy of Good Food Great Medicine, 4th ed.: https://a.co/d/1D6hIYM 

Genein grew up with the adversity of a stutter, but the challenge to solidify her voice pushed her to find other mediums to express herself. She found music and the arts. She found resilience and the beauty of building brain skills. She didn't know it at the time, but all of these experiences would fuel her future work.Genein went on to get her Masters in Education. Today, she is an author, global speaker, Executive Director at the Arizona Brain Capital Alliance, and podcast host of the Create and Grow Your Brain Capital Podcast. She's on a mission to promote the message of brain health and brain capitol development for the entire lifespan. (She was a speaker at the 2026 Weave & Cleave conference, too!) Genein is a wealth of knowledge, and this episode is filled with information to help you protect your greatest resource: your mind. This episode covers intriguing topics such as social justice and brain health, creativity's role in breath health, and ways to build brain skills from infancy well into maturity. You don't want to miss this one!To learn more about Genein's nonprofit: https://www.brainolicious.org/Resources To Grow Your Intercultural Creativity: https://caffestrategies.com/store/To connect with Genein: https://caffestrategies.com/speakers/

The closure of Unit 1 Sarsfield Court Hospital for dementia patients has led to devastation for Gweyn and Michelle they tell PJ who also talks to Thomas Gould TD about the question he tabled today Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears from Sharon Hussey as Farranree campaigners save over half their avenue's trees following talks with Cork City Council, local calls to preserve Sarsfield Court's dementia unit,Togher's biggest Westlife superfan. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When a family of 9 siblings noticed their mother acting strangely, they chalked it up to depression and alcoholism. But after some of the siblings began to exhibit the same behavior, the family learns that they are carriers of a rare gene mutation that causes frontotemporal dementia, and have a 50/50 chance of inheriting the same condition and passing it on to their kids. Journalist and author Robert Kolker tells the story of this family in his new book, The Vanishing Family: Love, Fate, and the Quest to End Dementia.Alex Strada is the inaugural Public Artist in Residence with the NYC Department of Homeless Services and the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs. In that role, Strada created a project called Public Address, in which she engaged with New Yorkers living in the shelter system to create logs that compiled their testimony and expression. Some of that testimony has now been created into signs, designed by the Department of Transportation, that have been on view throughout the city in 2026. The installation is now on view at Joyce Kilmer Park in the Bronx, and other components of the projects will be on view at the Bronx Museum on October 9. Strada discusses her role as an artist in city government, and the idea behind the Public Address project.Image courtesy of the artist Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us Fan MailWould you want to know if you had a 50% chance of developing an inherited form of dementia?In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks talks with #1 New York Times bestselling author Robert Kolker about his new book, The Vanishing Family: Love, Fate, and the Quest to End Dementia.The book follows a Pennsylvania family across generations as they confront a rare inherited form of frontotemporal dementia (FTD) associated with a mutation involving tau. For family members, genetic testing can answer an extraordinary question: Did I inherit the mutation or not? But knowing the answer can affect virtually everything that follows—relationships, having children, plans for the future and how someone interprets changes in their own behavior. Eeks and Robert discuss the very different ways family members approached genetic testing; whether getting older without symptoms means you're in the clear; having children when there's a chance of passing on the mutation; and the unsettling way FTD can first appear as changes in personality, judgment and behavior rather than something obviously recognizable as neurological disease.They also get into some of the bigger questions raised by the book: How much of who we are is our brain? Would you want the option to end your life before a degenerative disease changed who you were? Can lifestyle meaningfully alter the course of a strongly inherited dementia? And what can medicine actually offer someone who learns today that they carry one of these mutations?Finally, they discuss why researchers are so interested in this family's rare form of FTD. The mutation affects tau, a protein also implicated in Alzheimer's disease, making families like this scientifically valuable for understanding how dementia develops and potentially how it might someday be prevented or treated. Robert Kolker is a contributing writer at The New York Times Magazine and the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Valley Road, which was an Oprah's Book Club selection and a New York Times Book Review Top 10 book of the year. He is also the author of Lost Girls. The Vanishing Family is published by Doubleday on September 29, 2026. The Vanishing Family — official publisher page*Robert Kolker photo credit: Jeff ZorabedianWork with Eeks? Perhaps you are a good match. Keep Causes or Cures Ad-Free with Listener SupportYou can contact Dr. Eeks at bloomingwellness.com.Follow Eeks on Instagram here.Follow on X. Or Facebook here.On Youtube.Or TikTok.SUBSCRIBE to the Eeks Weekly here! (the bits not posted on socia media)Support the show

Send us Fan MailLet's face the unknown! Robert Kolker joins me to talk The Vanishing Family: Love, Fate, and the Quest to End Dementia.Buy The Vanishing FamilyCheck out Bob's websiteSupport the show

Many a young man has found himself infatuated with a young woman he encountered at her work and then became inspired to write a song for her: Parry Gripp wrote "Girl At the Video Game Store," Caustic Notions wrote "Coffee Girl," Computer Class wrote both "Checkout Girl" and "Med Study Girl." (It's always a "girl" and never a "woman") But what these young men often fail to notice is that someone being nice to him because it is literally her job is not an indication that she returns his affection. "Girl With the Service Job" takes the long tradition of songs about falling in love with someone just trying to get through her workday and staples it to the long comedy tradition of love songs taken just a liiiitle too far until the cross the line into stalking.

Dr. Craig Tanio, Co-Founder of Rezilir Health,  is taking a precision medicine approach to cognitive decline that combines objective performance metrics, identification of root causes, and practical interventions to achieve measurable improvements. This strategy addresses fundamentals including diet, exercise, sleep, cognitive engagement and stress management while looking at underlying drivers such as chronic infections, inflamation, and environmental factors. Craig points out that the healthcare system is gradually recognizing the value of a preventative multimodal approach to the decline in brain health and the value of early diagnosis of cognitive decline, the integration of lifestyle modifications, along with targeted medical interventions. Craig explains, "With cognitive health, the fundamental approach is really around precision medicine. We're looking to help our patients find practical answers to improving cognitive decline by getting A, objective metrics of how their performance is today. B, understanding some of the root causes that can drive cognitive decline, and again, measuring those appropriately. And then C, coming up with a practical strategy in which they can see movement in objective and subjective markers within six months."   "We see three main types of patients. I think we see a group of patients who might have subjective cognitive impairment, or they're seeking aggressive prevention, usually because a parent or close relative has Alzheimer's or cognitive decline and they're very motivated to address it. B, there might be somebody who comes in with mild cognitive impairment and is experiencing symptoms, but let's say their MOCA, their Montreal Cognitive Assessment, is in the low 20s, so they have mild cognitive impairment but not significant impairment of activities of daily living. And then the third is when the disease has progressed more readily and is in the advanced stage beyond mild dementia." #RezilirHealth #RezilirWay #PrecisionMedicine #BrainHealth #EarlyDetection #RootCause #CognitivHealth #Dementia #AlzheimersAwareness #Neurology #LongevityMedicine #HealthSpan #PreventiveMedicine #IntegrativeMedicine #HealthcareInnovation rezilirhealth.com Download the transcript here

Dr. Craig Tanio, Co-Founder of Rezilir Health,  is taking a precision medicine approach to cognitive decline that combines objective performance metrics, identification of root causes, and practical interventions to achieve measurable improvements. This strategy addresses fundamentals including diet, exercise, sleep, cognitive engagement and stress management while looking at underlying drivers such as chronic infections, inflamation, and environmental factors. Craig points out that the healthcare system is gradually recognizing the value of a preventative multimodal approach to the decline in brain health and the value of early diagnosis of cognitive decline, the integration of lifestyle modifications, along with targeted medical interventions. Craig explains, "With cognitive health, the fundamental approach is really around precision medicine. We're looking to help our patients find practical answers to improving cognitive decline by getting A, objective metrics of how their performance is today. B, understanding some of the root causes that can drive cognitive decline, and again, measuring those appropriately. And then C, coming up with a practical strategy in which they can see movement in objective and subjective markers within six months."   "We see three main types of patients. I think we see a group of patients who might have subjective cognitive impairment, or they're seeking aggressive prevention, usually because a parent or close relative has Alzheimer's or cognitive decline and they're very motivated to address it. B, there might be somebody who comes in with mild cognitive impairment and is experiencing symptoms, but let's say their MOCA, their Montreal Cognitive Assessment, is in the low 20s, so they have mild cognitive impairment but not significant impairment of activities of daily living. And then the third is when the disease has progressed more readily and is in the advanced stage beyond mild dementia." #RezilirHealth #RezilirWay #PrecisionMedicine #BrainHealth #EarlyDetection #RootCause #CognitivHealth #Dementia #AlzheimersAwareness #Neurology #LongevityMedicine #HealthSpan #PreventiveMedicine #IntegrativeMedicine #HealthcareInnovation rezilirhealth.com  Listen to the podcast here

He spent a lifetime caring for other people as a respected pediatrician. Then Alzheimer's walked into his home and rewrote the rules overnight. Pastor Jeanette Jordan joins me to tell the truth about dementia caregiving, including the moments that break you, the choices that protect dignity, and the practical skills families are forced to learn on the fly.We talk through the slow early signs, the denial that can feel like protection, and the gut punch that came right after retirement when Dr. Jordan put on his lab coat and insisted he was going to work. From there, Pastor Jeanette shares how she found help through the Alzheimer's Association, support groups, research, and caregiver training, plus the real-world communication shift that changed everything: stop arguing with a brain disease and start meeting your loved one where they are. If you've searched for Alzheimer's caregiving tips, dementia communication strategies, or how to get a diagnosis when your loved one refuses, this is the kind of lived guidance you can use today.We also get honest about memory care and home care: paying more does not always mean dementia-specific expertise. Pastor Jeanette explains what questions to ask, how to set expectations in a facility, and how she handled hard moments like eating, swallowing, hydration, and keeping her husband engaged with dignity. She shares why she founded Dementia Dignified Academy to train caregivers and support Black families who are often told to stay silent, plus why respite care and therapy are not optional when caregiver stress is piling up.Listen, share this with one caregiver who needs a lifeline, and then subscribe, rate, and review so more families can find this community when they need it most. What is one part of caregiving you wish someone had taught you sooner?Support the show"Alzheimer's is heavy but we ain't gotta be!"IG: https://www.instagram.com/parentingupFB: https://www.facebook.com/parentingupYT: https://www.youtube.com/@parentingupTEXT  'PODCAST"  to  +1 404 737 1449  - to give J topic ideas, feedback, say hi!Be sure to leave us a review! 

This week Devo is branching out into life coaching! Sorry, no refunds. Meanwhile, Goose Tongs is helping out at the grocery store, Matt McCloud is having a snack or 3, and Thomas Benjamin Wild is assuring us this is all perfectly fine. I'm not so sure. 1. "Grocery List" by Goose Tongs 2. "Debbie Does" by Matt McCloud 3. News of the Stupid! 4. "Carry On While the World Burns" by Thomas Benjamin Wild, Esq. Goose Tongs are on Instagram @GooseTongs Matt McCloud is at MattMcCloud.com Thomas Benjamin Wild is at TomBWild.com Thank you to our Patreon backers for making this show possible!!!

➡️ Learn more about Memory Board: https://www.memoryboard.com/DEMENTIA24702 When you visit through this link, look for the pop-up with a Careblazers promo code. Paid link: Dementia Careblazers may earn a referral fee from purchases made through this link and promo code. Helping someone with dementia keep track of what's happening throughout the day can mean a lot of reminders, phone calls, notes, and repeated updates. In this episode, I'm talking with Tyler Zannini, founder of Memory Board, about a simple tool families are using to share schedules, reminders, messages, photos, and other updates with a loved one with dementia. We talk about how Memory Board came to be, how families are using it in real life, who it may be helpful for, how it works as dementia progresses, and some practical ways caregivers can use it from a distance. Questions for Tyler's team: hello@memoryboard.com ⏱ CHAPTERS 0:00 - Why Memory Board caught my attention 1:25 - How Tyler's grandmother inspired Memory Board 3:02 - What Memory Board is and how it works 4:48 - How families are using it 7:41 - Photos, visitors, and staying connected 12:04 - Can it help in later stages of dementia? 15:25 - Scheduling messages in advance 17:05 - Is there an ongoing subscription cost?   --- 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.

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The Australia-Filipino Community Services and Dementia Society of the Philippines' continued collaboration has greatly improved diagnosis and quality of care and life for Filipinos living with dementia in Australia. - Sa patuloy na pag-uugnayan at tulungan ng Australia-Filipino Community Services mula Australia at ng Dementia Society of the Philippines napahusay at napabuti ang diagnosis at kalidad ng buhay ng mga Pilipino nabubuhay ng may Dementia sa Australia.

Dr. Marilyn Glenville is one of the UK's leading nutritionists, specialising in women's health.  Dr. Glenville will be returning to Ennis in association with The Health Connection for a special seminar on Dementia and Diabetes Prevention.  The seminar will take place on Tuesday, October 6th at The Old Ground Hotel in Ennis.  For more on the upcoming seminar and the importance of nutrition and lifestyle in supporting brain health and helping to prevent dementia and diabetes, Alan Morrissey was joined by Dr. Marilyn Glenville. Photo (c) Liliia Bila from Getty Images via Canva

What if the way your brain ages isn't as predetermined as you think, and your everyday choices could help you live a longer, healthier, more vibrant life? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Dr. Ryan Williamson, MD, on his book The Incredible Brain: Proven Science Behind Living a Longer, Healthier, More Impactful Life.Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com Dr. Ryan Williamson, M.D., is a board-certified neurologist, U.S. Navy veteran, bestselling author, and founder of Transcend Health. Specializing in preventive medicine and personalized longevity care, he integrates neuroscience, physiology, advanced diagnostics, and lifestyle design to identify health risks early and create individualized strategies that protect brain health, enhance physical vitality, and support long-term performance and functional longevity. Dr. Williamson is also the author of The Incredible Brain, which translates complex neuroscience into practical insights that empower people to better understand and care for their most valuable asset—their brain. https://ryanwilliamsonmd.com  Order on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0h1yPcnf Discover inspiring conversations with today's leading authors, celebrities, thought leaders, and change makers. To learn more about the Moments with Marianne Radio Show, explore guest interview opportunities, connect with Marianne, and follow her on social media, visit https://www.mariannepestana.comExplore the Moments with Marianne Book Club and find your next great read: https://www.mariannepestana.com/book-club/ Listen to the Moments with Marianne Radio Show on KMET 1490AM & 98.1FM, an ABC News Radio Affiliate, weekdays at 8:06 AM PT / 11:06 AM ET and Sundays at 10:06 AM PT / 1:06 PM ET. Learn more at: https://www.kmet1490am.com/moments-with-marianne

Episode 187 - ‘Legacy Life Reflections' Sue Garrett Pt 2 - A Nurse for Life, a Fierce Love for Family, Navigating a Beloved Husband's Dementia and a Maker of Fine Cakes!Disclaimer: Please note that all information and content on the UK Health Radio Network, all its radio broadcasts and podcasts are provided by the authors, producers, presenters and companies themselves and is only intended as additional information to your general knowledge. As a service to our listeners/readers our programs/content are for general information and entertainment only.  The UK Health Radio Network does not recommend, endorse, or object to the views, products or topics expressed or discussed by show hosts or their guests, authors and interviewees.  We suggest you always consult with your own professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advisor. So please do not delay or disregard any professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advice received due to something you have heard or read on the UK Health Radio Network.

All Things For Good | Romans 8:28 | Funeral for +Sally Swords+What does it really mean when Scripture says that “all things work together for good”? Does that mean everything that happens is good? Does it mean suffering is secretly a blessing? And what do you do when life gives you something that does not look good at all?In this funeral sermon on Romans 8:28, Pastor Rojas reflects on one of the most comforting, and most difficult, promises in all of Scripture. What did Paul mean when he said “all things”? Does that include sickness? Dementia? Grief? Loss? Death?And what does “good” mean? A better life? Less pain? An answered prayer? Or is God promising something much greater than temporary relief?How can Christians say “we know” when there is so much we do not understand? What do we actually know when we cannot explain why God allowed something to happen? And where should we look when we are tempted to wonder whether God has forgotten us?The answer is not found in charts, explanations, or attempts to connect every painful dot in our lives. It is found somewhere else entirely.And what changes when faith finally gives way to sight?Subscribe & Share if this sermon strengthened your faith.

Send Zorba a message!Eggs! They're good for us again! Zorba digs into the complicated history of eating eggs; and he looks at new research that suggests egg consumption may lower the risk for Alzheimer's disease.Support the showProduction, edit, and music by Karl ChristensonSend your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime)Email: askdoctorzorba@gmail.comWeb: www.doctorzorba.orgStay well!

Dementia in the Raw: Why Caregivers Are NOT Helping | Lisa Berlanga Today's guest is Lisa Berlanga, author of Dementia in the Raw: Confessions of a Caregiver UNCENSORED. Drawing from her personal experience caring for her mother with dementia, Lisa speaks candidly about the confusion, anger, exhaustion, grief, and family conflict that caregivers often experience but may be afraid to discuss.Her work combines raw, deeply personal storytelling with practical solutions that help caregivers survive—and eventually thrive—through the everyday realities of dementia caregiving.Lisa's mission is simple: to be the honest, unfiltered, down-to-earth advocate she wishes she'd had from the very first day of her caregiving journey.Linkshttps://dementiaintheraw.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-berlanga/https://www.facebook.com/lisa.berlanga.3/Tags:podcast for creatives,creative podcast,podcast creator interviews,professional podcast,creative podcasts,podcast host interviews,creative podcast ideas,Burnout,Burnout Prevention,Caregiver,Dementia,Elder Care,Family Caregiver,Finding Solutions,Personal Growth,Self CareSupport PEG by checking out our Sponsors:Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me or from the link in the description, and use promo code “GHOST” and receive a 1-month free premium subscription.The best tool for getting podcast guests:https://podmatch.com/signup/phantomelectricghostSubscribe to our Instagram for exclusive content:https://www.instagram.com/expansive_sound_experiments/Subscribe to our YouTube https://youtube.com/@phantomelectricghost?si=rEyT56WQvDsAoRprRSShttps://anchor.fm/s/3b31908/podcast/rssSubstackhttps://substack.com/@phantomelectricghost?utm_source=edit-profile-page

Send Zorba a message!Eggs! They're good for us again! Zorba digs into the complicated history of eating eggs; and he looks at new research that suggests egg consumption may lower the risk for Alzheimer's disease.Support the showProduction, edit, and music by Karl ChristensonSend your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime)Email: askdoctorzorba@gmail.comWeb: www.doctorzorba.orgStay well!

In this episode of *Aging Angst & Alleluias*, Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly explains why caring for caregivers matters, the dangers of UTIs in older adults, and why the dementia clients at The Veranda still know how to laugh, celebrate, and have a whole lot of fun, despite their difficulties. Mary Anne also reflects on the recent Celebration of Life for beloved Veranda client Lowell, complete with military honors. His story reveals two remarkable lives: the man he was before dementia and the man Mary Anne came to know after it. She knew only the latter—and he was still a great man, worthy of honor, dignity, and celebration. Because dementia may change the story—but it never erases a person's value. Speaking of celebration, join us **Tuesday, October 20, at 6:30 p.m., at Three Oaks Church** for a special benefit concert for The Veranda featuring **Billy Blackwood, Lauren Talley, The NEW Speer Family, Riley Harrison Clark, Tribute Quartet, Dale Forbes, Dave Clark, Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly, and Jeff & Sue Duffield.** Tickets are **$15**, with an additional love offering that evening to benefit The Veranda. For information, call **615-675-4345**. www.verandaministries.org

Early dementia screening from a consumer EEG headset, a blunt answer on whether a fully inclusive world is possible, and what India's own accessibility standard means for disabled workers. Steven Scott reports from day two of Zero Project Conference India in Mumbai, the regional edition of the conference that takes over the UN in Vienna every February.NEMA AI founder Nidhi built AI at Accenture before starting a company that maps the brain using off the shelf Emotiv headsets. Ten or fifteen minutes of recording, two minutes of analysis, and a doctor gets a picture of memory, stress, sleep and attention. The aim is catching mild cognitive decline at 45 or 50 rather than 65, where approved drugs can stretch what would have been one brutal year into ten. She keeps reports away from consumers on purpose, because a number you cannot interpret at two in the morning creates worry. She also has firm views on ADHD, which she says shows clearly in how fast neurons fire, and little patience for diagnosis by Instagram.Dr Sambhavi Chandrashekar is global accessibility lead at D2L, makers of the Brightspace learning platform, and chairs the Global Leadership Council of the International Association of Accessibility Professionals. She explains inclusive design as iterative work that is never finished, uses the curb cut to show how one group's fix can be another group's hazard, and lands on personalisation as the answer for digital interfaces. She is enthusiastic about India writing its own procurement standard, IS 17802, rather than adopting the European EN 301 549, and quotes disability rights lawyer Lainey Feingold on regulations allowing disabled people to dream. Steven pushes back on her position that Braille is literacy, and her doctoral research supplies the line of the day: if a website is not accessible, the blind participants did not consider it credible.Youth4Jobs hosted the conference and works on one thing, getting disabled young people in India into paid work, with nearly 4,000 employer partners and a programme sending disabled people door to door in their own communities. Where a job is not the answer, it helps set up a business with loans and grants, which matters most for disabled women whose families have written them off. Nand Kishore, who runs events and NGO partnerships there, tells his own story: a spinal cord injury three years ago, nine months in bed, delivery work, then a full time job, a marriage and marathons.Two more conversations from day two, including accessibility auditing firm Ashtavakra and a 21 year old founder claiming a 52 dollar LiDAR handheld can replace a white cane, are on the Double Tap YouTube channel in full.Chapters0:00 – Day two in Mumbai: inside Zero Project Conference India1:55 – NEMA AI: EEG brain mapping and catching decline early7:00 – Is ADHD real? What a brain map actually shows12:51 – Why the results go to a doctor and not to you15:50 – Sambhavi Chandrashekar on what inclusive design means22:52 – Can a fully inclusive world exist?28:03 – India and Canada compared: standards, money and IS 1780235:55 – Braille literacy and why accessibility equals credibility42:24 – Youth4Jobs, employment and Nand Kishore's own story52:03 – More from Mumbai on the Double Tap YouTube channelRelevant LinksZero Project Conference India: https://zeroprojectconferenceindia.orgZero Project: https://zeroproject.orgYouth4Jobs: https://youth4jobs.orgNEMA AI: https://nemaai.comEmotiv: https://www.emotiv.comD2L Brightspace: https://www.d2l.comAshtavakra Accessibility Solutions: https://ashtavakra.co.inTech Mahindra Foundation: https://techmahindrafoundation.orgLaw Office of Lainey Feingold: https://www.lflegal.comDouble Tap: https://doubletaponair.com ----Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedinSubscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheartAbout Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. 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Dementia is not an inevitable part of ageing, and growing evidence suggests that many cases may be delayed or even prevented. In the final episode of Understanding Dementia, neurologist Dr Sonu Bhaskar explains the 14 modifiable risk factors linked to dementia and the practical steps that may help lower future risk.#sbsaudiopodcast

Moving a loved one with dementia into residential care can be one of the hardest decisions families face. In this episode of Understanding Dementia, Dr Upasana Barua discusses navigating guilt, maintaining connection and recognising when additional support is needed. Sometimes, the most caring decision is recognising that you cannot do it alone.#sbsaudiopodcast

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton, were honored to welcome Lori La Bey, Founder of Alzheimer's Speaks and internationally recognized dementia advocate, as a guest to the show. About Lori La Bey: Lori La Bey is an award-winning dementia advocate, speaker, author, media host, and founder of Alzheimer's Speaks. Her work was inspired by her mother's 30-year journey with dementia and has focused on changing how society understands, discusses, and responds to Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Through Alzheimer's Speaks, Lori has created and supported educational programs, advocacy initiatives, interviews, resources, and conversations that bring together people living with dementia, family caregivers, professionals, innovators, and organizations. Lori is also the co-founder of Dementia Map and serves on the Board of AlzAuthors, where she continues helping families connect with trusted dementia and caregiving resources. In this conversation, Lance and Lori discuss the realities of dementia and caregiving, the importance of listening to people living with dementia, the lessons family caregivers often learn through experience, and why compassion, dignity, connection, and person-centered care must remain at the heart of the caregiving journey. They also explore the need for stronger caregiver resources, better dementia education, greater collaboration across the care community, and a shift away from fear-based perceptions of dementia. About Alzheimer's Speaks: Alzheimer's Speaks is a dementia advocacy, education, and media platform founded by Lori La Bey. Its mission is to help shift dementia care from crisis to comfort by providing education, resources, conversations, and support for families, caregivers, professionals, and people living with dementia. Through Alzheimer's Speaks Radio, Dementia Chats™, Dementia Quick Tips™, educational initiatives, and global collaborations, Alzheimer's Speaks works to elevate the voices and lived experiences of those impacted by dementia.  

There are a few phrases dementia caregivers say all the time that sound completely normal but can actually make dementia behaviors worse. Things like "I already told you," "Don't you remember?" or "You just asked me that" usually come from frustration or from genuinely trying to help. But dementia changes what the brain is able to remember, process, and explain. In this episode, I break down 4 common communication traps, why they can backfire, and what you can do instead. I also get into why the best response for your loved one might be completely different from the best response for someone else, and that is okay. Dementia caregiving isn't about finding one perfect response. It's about learning what works for your loved one with dementia and adjusting as their brain changes. If you'd like to see this episode on video, you can hop on over to my YouTube channel here.

بمناسبة اسبوع Dementia في استراليا نناقش في هذه الحلقة من "تحت المجهر" افضل الممارسات لتأخير الخرف من التغذية والرياضة مرورا بالعادات المفيدة وصولا الى كيف يجب على الاسرة ان تتعامل مع المريض:#sbsaudiopodcast

Longtime Miles for Memories volunteer Pat Fosdick returns to Creating Dementia Solutions to shed light on a significant resource for caregivers in Calhoun County: The Miles for Memories Caregiver Retreat.Click to hear about the 2026 retreat - and if it's past the date, listen anyway for information about the goals of the event, which will come around again in future years.Episode ResourcesMiles for Memories websiteMiles for Memories technologySherii Sherban talks to Community Matters about MFM technologyMore Creating Dementia Solutions episodesABOUT MILES FOR MEMORIESMiles For Memories is a Calhoun County, Michigan organization created in 2013 to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's Disease. Later in 2014, the vision was expanded to include all types of dementia. MFM raises money each year through sponsorships, community events, and grants to gather funds to create local programming for both the person living with dementia and the caregiver. Along with local efforts, 20% of the funds to prevention-related dementia research. Miles for Memories is a committee of 70-plus volunteers and are always looking for more to get involved.

As caregivers we will make mistakes along the way, but we learn to correct and do our best to not make it again. This is more important when caring for a person with Dementia. You can feel trap at times and believe you can trust everything will be alright, until it's not...

Learn why healthcare providers fail to diagnose dementia in older adults and what families can do to improve dementia care. A diagnosis of mild or moderate cognitive impairment often progresses to dementia or Alzheimer's disease in the elderly. Individuals and family members can learn to identify signs of dementia and report concerns to physicians who can initiate memory loss testing.An early dementia diagnosis supports care for elderly parents and helps family caregivers develop elder care strategies. Aging parents and adult children who participate in family meetings about dementia care are more successful at achieving a parent's goals for elder and dementia care and maintaining positive family relationships.Pamela D. Wilson, caregiving expert and expert witness with 25 years of professional experience, offers caregiver education, tips, and advice to help family members and older adults proactively identify memory loss concerns, work with physicians and healthcare providers, initiate family dementia discussions, and create health, financial, and legal care plans to address advancing memory loss.To find show transcripts and article links for Episode 254 and other The Caring Generation podcasts, visit Pamela's podcast page: https://pameladwilson.com/caregiver-radio-programs-the-caring-generation/If you find this educational podcast helpful, please comment, follow, like, and share it to help grow the audience and support persons seeking trusted, expert caregiving information about health, healthcare, family relationships, and the financial and legal aspects of caring for elderly parents. Visit Pamela's website, a leading source of trusted eldercare information, family caregiver support, and elder care services at https://www.PamelaDWilson.com.Learn about Pamela D Wilson, her professional elder care background, and her caregiving experience: https://pameladwilson.com/pamela-d-wilson-story/Schedule a 1:1 virtual elder care consultation by telephone or video call with Pamela. https://pameladwilson.com/elder-care-consultant-aging-parent-consultation-managing-senior-care-needs-meet-with-pamela-d-wilson/Learn more and schedule a family meeting on Pamela's eldercare mediator page: https://pameladwilson.com/elder-care-mediator/ Sign up for Pamela's caregiving newsletter: https://pameladwilson.com/contact/Join Pamela's Online Caregiver Support Group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecaregivingtrapFollow Pamela on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pameladwilsoncaregivingexpert/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pameladwilsoncaregiverexpert/ Twitter: https://x.com/CaregivingSpeakPamela D. Wilson is a professional family caregiving and eldercare expert. As a caregiving consultant, expert witness, eldercare mediator and speaker, she provides caregiver advice and tips, individual and family caregiver support, and resources for aging and elder care decision-making. Pamela's 25 years of professional experience inform caregiving discussions, eldercare strategies, and care plans that encompass health, healthcare, financial, and legal aspects, as well as family dynamics. Visit Pamela's website at www.PamelaDWilson.com to access caregiver resources, online courses, her caregiving blog, library, book, videos, and podcast transcripts, offering practical advice and tips for aging adults and family caregivers providing elder care support. ©2018, 2026 Pamela D Wilson. All Rights Reserved

В Австралии проходит неделя действий в отношении деменции, Dementia Action Week. Как живут люди с деменцией, какую поддержку предлагают им и их родственникам в Австралии, в чем особенности заболевания и каковы проблемы в понимании и обращении с деменцией в нашем обществе? Слушайте в архивном интервью 2022 года с тогдашним представителем организации Dementia Australia Еленой Флетчер-Картер.Больше историй, интервью и новостей от SBS Russian доступно здесь.Слушайте программу на русском языке SBS по понедельникам, четвергам и субботам в 12 часов дня.Читайте нас в Facebook и Instagram и подпишитесь на наши подкасты по этой ссылке.

Dr Mark Hohenberg, Geriatrician, joined Philip Clark and listeners to Nightlife to discuss the early signs we should be looking out for with memory loss and dementia. 

New research is looking at the effects of environmental factors on the brain as we age. Dr. Kathryn Conlon joins the podcast to discuss how factors like air pollution and lead exposure can affect cognition and overall brain health. She highlights how pollution affects both semantic and episodic memory as well as strategies for protecting brain health against these pollutants. Guest: Kathryn Conlon, PhD, MPH, associate professor, University of California Davis Show Notes Register and learn more about the upcoming Fall Community Conversation, happening on September 29, 2026, on our website. Read Dr. Conlon's study titled “Association between proximity to a lead-releasing facility and cognition in diverse cohorts,” published in the journal Alzheimer's & Dementia, online. Read Dr. Conlon's study titled “Particulate air pollution and domain-specific cognition among Black adults,” published in the journal Alzheimer's & Dementia, online. Learn what the air quality is like where you are at AirNow.gov, mentioned at 37:15 by Dr. Conlon. Learn more about Dr. Conlon at her profile on the UC Davis Health website. Listen to our past episode, “Study Finds Air Pollution a Risk Factor for Alzheimer's Disease,” on our website. 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.

Dementia can feel like something every family faces alone — but it doesn't have to be that way. On this episode, we talk with Shelby Roberts of the Alzheimer's Association, Dr. Yogesh Shah of Broadlawns Memory Clinic and Iowa's state medical director, Dr. Robert Kruse, about brain health and innovative approaches to early identification, prevention and care for Iowans living with dementia. Then, a conversation with 3rd Congressional District candidate, State Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott, D-Des Moines.

Based on a true story. And also on Shaboozey's "A Bar Song (Tipsy)." Ensure drinking buddies: o M. Spaff Sumsion: Lyrics, Lyrica o Robert Lund: All vocals, all instruments, all production, Allegra There's hope. At age 60: o Jeff Bridges won his first Oscar, for Crazy Heart o Bob Dylan released his classic Love and Theft o Mahatma Gandhi led the Salt March for Indian independence o Penelope Fitzgerald published her first novel, The Golden Child o Alfred Hitchcock released Psycho (in '60) o Thomas Jefferson presided over the Louisiana Purchase o Elton John played his 60th sold-out Madison Square Garden concert o Paul McCartney began his massive New World Tour o Frances McDormand won her second Best Actress Oscar o Kailash Satyarthi won the Nobel Peace Prize o Bruce Springsteen received the Kennedy Center Honors o John Steinbeck won the Nobel Prize in Literature o Oscar Swahn won two Olympic gold medals o George Washington unanimously won the electoral vote for reelection o Michelle Yeoh became the first Asian to win the Best Actress Oscar No doubt we forgot your favorite. Scold us in the comments.

Popok reports on new signs of Trump's dementia, as he tries to save his "Triumphal Arch" from certain doom, by converting it into a FLAMMABLE MUNITIONS and DRONE DEPOT in the middle of a heavily trafficked traffic circle filled with tourists and commuters, every terrorists wet dream as a target. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@LegalAFMTN?sub_confirmation=1 Become a member of Legal AF YouTube community: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJgZJZZbnLFPr5GJdCuIwpA/join Become a member of the Legal AF Substack: https://michaelpopok.substack.com/20off Follow Legal AF on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/legalafmtn.bsky.social Follow Michael Popok on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mspopok.bsky.social Subscribe to the Legal AF podcast feed here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/legal-af-by-meidastouch/id1580828595 Subscribe to the Intersection with Michael Popok podcast feed here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274 Subscribe to Unprecedented with Michael Popok and Dina Doll podcast feed here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unprecedented-by-legal-af/id1867023089 Subscribe to Court of History with Sidney Blumenthal and Sean Wilentz podcast feed here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-court-of-history/id1867022920 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're talking about caring for our loved ones with Alzheimer's or other dementias and that big decision--whether to move someone into an assisted living or memory care facility. It  can lead to doubt, guilt, family conflict… and, yes, relief. Relief because it is often the right decision for everyone involved.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Georgina Godwin speaks to Teun Toebes and Jonathan de Jong about 'Human Forever: Searching the World for a Better Life with Dementia', exploring dementia care and rethinking ageing through human connection and quality of life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Devo brought zombies! Wait, that's no good. I guess, given the state of the world, it could be worse. Meanwhile, Steve Goodie is doin' fine, Toby Danger is turning into a Beet, and Mark Scott Marcus is off to the beach! 1. "Fine, Fine, Everything is Fine" by Steve Goodie 2. "Killer Tofu" by Toby Danger 3. News of the Stupid! 4. "Let's Go to the Beach" by Mark Scott Markus Steve Goodie is at SteveGoodie.com Toby Danger is at TobyDangerBand.com Mark Scott Marcus is at MarkScottMarcus.bandcamp.com Thank you to our Patreon backers for making this show possible!!!

Join the Next FREE Death Doula Global Training:  ​​​In This Free Training, You'll Learn: 1) The 3 Phases of End of Life How to recognize the Shock, Stabilization, and Transition phases and what each one needs. 2) What Families Can Expect Common physical, emotional, and spiritual changes as someone approaches death. 3) How to Provide Real Comfort & Support Simple, non‑medical comfort measures and how to be a steady, calm presence.   What would you want if, one day, dementia took away your ability to recognize your loved ones, communicate your wishes or make your own healthcare decisions? It is a painful question—but avoiding it does not protect us or our families. In this deeply important episode of Ask a Death Doula, Suzanne B. O'Brien, RN, welcomes back Lisa Pahl, LCSW, creator of The Dementia Deck, for an honest and compassionate conversation about dementia, caregiving and the importance of planning ahead. Dementia is not one specific disease. It is an umbrella term describing symptoms that affect memory, thinking, behavior and a person's ability to manage everyday life. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia. The number of people affected is growing rapidly as our population ages. In 2026, an estimated 7.4 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's dementia. Nearly 13 million family members and friends are providing unpaid dementia care. That care can be relentless—physically, emotionally, psychologically and financially. It may eventually require supervision 24 hours a day and can continue for many years. Although someone with Alzheimer's lives an average of four to eight years following diagnosis, some people live as long as 20 years. Suzanne and Lisa explore the two urgent challenges before us. Challenge One: Supporting Today's Dementia Caregivers When a family is already living through dementia, we must show up. One person cannot—and should not—be expected to carry this responsibility alone. Families need to “share the care” by bringing together relatives, friends, neighbors, community organizations and professional resources. Support may include: Creating a care team and using a support-system scheduler. Assigning specific, manageable responsibilities to different people. Arranging regular respite so the primary caregiver can rest. Helping with meals, transportation, appointments and household tasks. Providing companionship for the person living with dementia. Offering emotional support without judgment. Connecting the family with local dementia, hospice and caregiver resources. We often tell caregivers to ask for help. But overwhelmed caregivers may not have the energy to identify what they need, organize everyone or repeatedly make requests. Sometimes the most compassionate response is to offer something specific: “I can stay with your mother on Tuesday from 1:00 to 4:00 so you can rest. Would that help?” Caregiving cannot be sustained by one exhausted person. It requires a community. Challenge Two: Making Our Own Choices Ahead of Time The second challenge is more sensitive—but equally important: What have we learned from today's dementia experiences about the choices we would want for ourselves? Dementia can eventually take away the cognitive capacity required to make and communicate healthcare decisions. By the time a crisis occurs, it may be too late for the person to explain what quality of life means to them or which interventions they would—or would not—want. That is why these decisions should be considered while we are healthy and able to make informed choices. Questions to consider include: What does an acceptable quality of life mean to me? Under what circumstances would I no longer want life-prolonging treatment? Would I want CPR, hospitalization, a ventilator or a feeding tube? How do I feel about antibiotics and other treatments during advanced dementia? What would I want if I could no longer recognize my family, communicate or care for myself? Who do I trust to speak for me? How much flexibility do I want my healthcare representative to have? What are my wishes concerning assisted oral feeding and hydration? What do I understand about voluntarily stopping eating and drinking, or VSED? There is no single answer that is right for everyone. The right decision is the one that reflects your own informed values, beliefs and definition of quality of life. What Is VSED? VSED stands for voluntarily stopping eating and drinking. It is a decision by a person with decision-making capacity to stop taking food and fluids with the understanding that this will hasten death. Because it must be voluntary, a person considering VSED generally needs to have the capacity to understand and make the decision at the time it begins. Requests concerning assisted feeding after capacity has been lost are more legally and ethically complex and may be treated differently depending on state law, the wording of the directive and the policies of the care facility. This is why anyone considering these choices should speak with their healthcare provider, chosen healthcare representative and an elder-law or healthcare attorney familiar with the laws in their state. A revealing study surveyed long-term-care practitioners, primarily medical directors and clinicians. Among the 69 respondents who answered questions about their own future care, 81.16% said they would be somewhat or very willing to consider VSED for themselves in the event of late-stage dementia. However, the same study found less support for honoring this choice for patients—demonstrating a meaningful gap between what some practitioners might consider for themselves and what systems may be prepared to support. The Importance of a Dementia-Specific Directive A standard advance directive may not address the complicated realities of dementia. A dementia-specific directive allows you to describe your wishes in much greater detail, including your personal quality-of-life thresholds, preferences for medical treatment and thoughts regarding assisted eating and drinking. But completing a form is only the beginning. Your wishes should be: Written clearly. Discussed openly with your family. Shared with your healthcare representative. Reviewed with your medical providers. Evaluated with appropriate legal counsel. Revisited regularly as your health, values or circumstances change. Available where your family and medical team can find them. A video explaining your wishes, in your own words, may provide additional clarity for your family—but it should supplement, not replace, properly completed legal documents. Lisa's Dementia Deck offers a compassionate way to begin these conversations. Its questions help individuals and families explore the values, fears, preferences and practical decisions that can otherwise feel too difficult to discuss. Our Shared Conclusion Suzanne and Lisa both share that they have made their wishes known: if they were ever living with advanced dementia and had reached their personally defined threshold of no acceptable quality of life, they would not want unwanted medical interventions to prolong that state. This is not a judgment about the worth of anyone living with dementia. Every person remains worthy of dignity, comfort, connection and compassionate care. It is a statement about personal autonomy—and the right of every informed person to decide what quality of life means to them. Planning ahead is one of the most loving gifts we can give ourselves and our families. When we document our wishes and explain the values behind them, we reduce the possibility that the people we love will someday be forced to guess. The conversation is difficult. The consequences of never having it can be far more difficult. Resources Mentioned The Dementia Deck and The Death Deck Compassion & Choices Dementia Values & Priorities Tool Doulagivers Institute Guode Information About VSED Doulagivers Institute Support System Scheduler  End of Life Choices New York Dementia Advance Directive Advance Directive for VSED—Northwest Justice Project Study: Long-Term-Care Practitioners' Views on VSED Directives This episode is intended for education and conversation. It is not individual medical or legal advice. Laws and facility policies concerning advance directives, assisted feeding and VSED vary. Please consult qualified medical and legal professionals in your state.

Dr. Michael Leon on Smell Training, Memory, Sleep, Alzheimer's Risk, and Brain Longevity Your sense of smell may reveal more about your brain health than you realize, and stimulating it while you sleep may improve memory, sleep quality, and cognitive function. **Visit https://memoryair.com/ and use code DAVE15 for 15% off. **Host Dave Asprey sits down with Dr. Michael Leon, Professor Emeritus of Neurobiology and Behavior at UC Irvine and one of the world's most cited scientists, to explore why smell may be one of the most overlooked tools for brain health and longevity. Dr. Leon explains why the olfactory system has unusually direct access to the brain's memory and emotional centers, why smell often declines alongside memory after age 60, and why reduced olfactory function has been associated with Alzheimer's disease, cognitive decline, depression, and increased all-cause mortality. They also discuss how COVID, chronic congestion, pollution, stress, and aging can impair smell without people realizing it. The conversation dives into olfactory enrichment, including research showing major improvements in memory when older adults were exposed to multiple scents during sleep. Dr. Leon explains why novelty matters, how nighttime scent exposure may increase deep sleep and reduce nightmares, and why olfactory stimulation is being studied in dementia, PTSD, depression, and autism. Dave also explores connections between smell, GLP-1 drugs, exercise, rapamycin, spermidine, oxytocin, hormones, mitochondrial function, and other longevity interventions. This is essential listening for anyone interested in memory, sleep, Alzheimer's prevention, brain aging, smell training, dementia, PTSD, autism, longevity, neuroplasticity, biohacking, and protecting cognitive function as you age. You'll Learn: -Why your sense of smell often declines alongside memory -How smell connects directly to the brain's memory and emotional centers -Why poor olfactory function is associated with Alzheimer's risk and mortality -How chronic congestion may affect memory and brain health -What COVID-related smell loss may mean for long-term cognitive health -How olfactory enrichment can stimulate memory centers while you sleep -Why one study reported a 226% improvement in memory in healthy older adults -How scent exposure may increase deep sleep and reduce nightmares -Why novelty and rotating scents appear to matter for neuroplasticity -How smell training is being studied in dementia, depression, PTSD, and autism -Why several longevity interventions are also associated with improved olfaction -How GLP-1 drugs may affect smell, food enjoyment, memory, and emotion -Why professional wine tasters may offer clues about protecting the aging brain Thank you to our sponsors! - KILLSwitch | If you're ready for the best sleep of your life, order now at https://www.switchsupplements.com/ and use code DAVE for 20% off - PredictiveMind™ | Get your Brain Pattern Mapping report at predictivemind.io/dave and use code DAVE for 10% off. - Fatty15 is on a mission to support Healthy Aging for All, including all ages and stages of life. 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Research suggests that spending more time in bright daytime light was linked to a lower risk of developing dementia, with measurable brightness targets that are often reached outdoors. However, the researchers caution these thresholds may not transfer directly to other populations In the study's machine-learning analysis, bright daytime light ranked as a stronger predictor of future dementia risk than several familiar factors, including alcohol consumption, obesity, hearing loss, and traumatic brain injury The strongest association between brighter daytime light and lower dementia risk was found in people already at higher risk, including those with an evening chronotype and people who carry the APOE4 gene variant Research suggests sunlight supports your body in ways that extend beyond vitamin D, influencing compounds involved in circulation, mood, sleep, immune function, and your body's natural daily rhythm Building simple habits such as spending time outdoors in the morning, taking daylight breaks during the day, and reducing dependence on dim indoor lighting may be a practical way to support long-term brain health

A letter landed on Masud Husain's desk about a man in his thirties who had stopped doing anything at all.Dr. Masud Husain is a clinical neurologist, neuroscientist, and Professor of Neurology and Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Oxford. He is Editor-in-Chief of the journal Brain and author of Our Brains, Our Selves, winner of the 2025 Royal Society Trivedi Science Book Prize.The letter was about a man named David who had been highly productive, worked in finance, and was charming company. Then he lost his job, stopped showering, and could not be bothered to claim the benefits that would have covered his rent. Asked why he no longer listened to music, he said it would take five minutes to connect the cables.David was not depressed. He had suffered two tiny strokes in the basal ganglia, structures deep in the brain that help link motivational cues to action. Nothing was worth the effort to him anymore.After an initial treatment failed, Masud's team tried another drug that acts on the dopamine system. Three months later David came back with a haircut, a suit, a new job, and a new girlfriend.Addiction researchers had arrived at that same circuit from the other direction: Masud says it is the circuit hijacked by almost every drug of addiction. He and Mike get into what that overlap means about the science of motivation, why apathy and depression are different conditions, why there are more than 200 causes of dementia and what that means for prevention, and whether there is a self to be found in the brain at all.This is a conversation for anyone who has decided to do something and then not done it. Masud frames motivation as a calculation of whether the reward is worth the effort, and the lever most of us have is the size of the effort.After thirty years of seeing patients, the thing Masud says he has learned is that the self is not set in stone. You can change.Enjoy the conversation.______________________________________________________Links & Resources:Dr. Masud Husain's Website: masudhusain.orgDr. Masud Husain's Books: Our Brains, Our Selves: What a Neurologist's Patients Taught Him About the Brain, Oxford Textbook of Cognitive Neurology and Dementia (co-editor)Dr. Masud Husain's Journal: Brain, where he is Editor-in-ChiefSubscribe 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 X#FindingMastery #MasudHusain #DrMichaelGervais #OurBrainsOurSelves #Neuroscience #Neurology #Motivation #Apathy #Dopamine #Attention #Dementia #BrainHealth #Consciousness #Identity #HighPerformance #PsychologySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.