Podcasts about Geriatric psychiatry

This episode features Prof. Dr. Robert Perneczky who serves as Professor of Translational Dementia Research and Head of Geriatric Psychiatry at Ludwig-Maximilians University in Munich. Dive into the intricate realm of dementia and neurocognitive disorders as he reveals groundbreaking advancements in disease-modifying treatments and emphasizes the crucial role of lifestyle factors in mitigating dementia risk. Explore how cutting-edge innovations in biomarkers and interdisciplinary methodologies are revolutionizing the future of dementia care and gain insightful strategies to enhance resilience against neurodegeneration.

Join guest host Jillian McConnell, Knowledge Translation Specialist at brainXchange, for an engaging discussion with Dr. Shabbir Amanullah, Division Chair and Clinical Director of Geriatric Psychiatry at Queen's University and Kingston Health Sciences Centre. In this conversation, Dr. Amanullah explores the relationship between sleep and dementia, highlighting how they influence one another and offering practical tips for enhancing sleep and overall cognitive well-being.  Shabbir Amanullah, DPM (CIP), MD (NIMHANS), FRCPsych (UK), CCT (UK), FRCP (Canada), DFCPA, FAPA, FIIOPM  Dr. Shabbir Amanullah currently works at Queen's University, Kingston as the Division Chair of Geriatric Psychiatry and Clinical Director.  He completed his DPM from the Central Institute of Psychiatry in Ranchi, MD Psychiatry from National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences in Bangalore and went to UK where he completed his MRCPsych and specialized in geriatric psychiatry.   He is currently the immediate past President of the Canadian Academy of Geriatric Psychiatry, is President Oxford County Medical Society, and serves as Chairman and Scientific Chair of the Indo Canadian Psychiatric Society. He was Programme Chair for the Ontario Medical Association section of Psychiatry and has won many awards including – The distinguished fellow of the Canadian Psychiatric Association and was honoured with the ‘Outstanding contributions to Geriatric Psychiatry award by the Canadian Academy of Geriatric Psychiatry.       Additional resources: Alzheimer Society of Canada: Sleep and Alzheimer's disease:  https://alzheimer.ca/en/help-support/im-caring-person-living-dementia/providing-day-day-care/sleep   When Sleep Becomes an Issue: Tips and Strategies: https://alzheimer.ca/sites/default/files/documents/When-sleep-becomes-an-issue_Alzheimer-Society-Canada.pdf  

Just how prevalent is self-injury among older adults, specifically those ages 60 and over?  Do the types and methods they use differ from those who self-injure at other ages? What about the reasons they give for self-injuring? In this episode, Dr. Lisa Van Hove from Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Brussels University) is the first to reveal the prevalence of self-injury and self-harm among older adults.To see Dr. Van Hove's publications, including those about self-injury among older adults, click here. Connect with Dr. Van Hove on LinkedIn here. Below is some of her research and that of others referenced in this episode:Van Hove, L., Baetens, I., Hamza, C., Dierckx, E., Haekens, A., Fieremans, L., & Vanderstichelen, S. (2023). NSSI in older adults. In E.E. Lloyd-Richardson, I. Baetens, & J. Whitlock (Eds.), The Oxford handbook of nonsuicidal self-injury (pp. 572-592). Oxford University Press.Van Hove, L., Baetens, I., & Vanderstichelen, S. (2025). Psychogeriatric experts' experiences with risk factors of suicidal and non-suicidal self-injury in older adults: A qualitative study. Qualitative Research in Medicine and Healthcare, 8(1). Van Hove, L., Baetens, I., & Vanderstichelen, S. (2024). Conceptualizing self-harm through the experiences of psychogeriatric experts. Psychopathology, 57(4), 277-285.Van Hove, L., Nieuwenhuijs, B. M., Vanderstichelen, S., De Witte, N., Gorus, E., Stas, L., & Baetens, I. (2025). Biopsychosocial profile of community-dwelling older adults at risk for direct and indirect self-harm. Clinical Gerontologist, 1–12.Van Hove, L., Facon M., Baetens, I., Vanderstichelen, S., Dierckx, E., Van Alphen, S.P.J., Stas, L., & Rossi, G. (in press). Development of an at-risk personality profile for (in)direct self-harm engagement in older age. Journal of Personality Disorders.Murphy, E., Kapur, N., Webb, R., Purandare, N., Hawton, K., Bergen, H., Waters, K., & Cooper, J. (2012). Risk factors for repetition and suicide following self-harm in older adults: multicentre cohort study. British Journal of Psychiatry, 200(5), 399-404.Martin, G., & Swannell, S. (2016). Non-suicidal self-injury in the over 40s: Results from a large national epidemiological survey. Epidemiology (Sunnyvale), 6(5), 266.Choi, N. G., DiNitto, D. M., Marti, C. N., & Choi, B. Y. (2016). Nonsuicidal self-injury and suicide attempts among ED patients older than 50 years: comparison of risk factors and ED visit outcomes. The American Journal of Emergency Medicine, 34(6), 1016-1021.Ose, S. O., Tveit, T., & Mehlum, L. (2021). Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) in adult psychiatric outpatients – A nationwide study. Journal of Psychiatric Research, 133, 1-9.Wiktorsson, S., Strömsten, L., Renberg, E. S., Runeson, B., & Waern, M. (2022). Clinical characteristics in older, middle-aged and young adults who present with suicide attempts at psychiatric emergency departments: A multisite study. The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 30(3), 342-351.Gratz, K. L., & Tull, M. T. (2025). Acceptance-based emotion regulation therapy: A clinician's guide to treating emotion dysregulation & self-destructive behaviors using an evidence-based therapy drawn from ACT & DBT. Context Press.Want to have a bigger role on the podcast?:Should you or someone you know be interviewed on the podcast? We want to know! Please fill out this Google doc form, and we will be in touch with more details if it's a good fit.Want to hear your question and have it answered on the podcast? Please send an audio clip of your question (60 seconds or less) to @DocWesters on Instagram or Twitter/X, or email us at thepsychologyofselfinjury@gmail.comWant to be involved in research? Send us a message at thepsychologyofselfinjury@gmail.com and we will see if we can match you to an active study.Want to interact with us through comments and polls? You can on Spotify!Follow Dr. Westers on Instagram and Twitter/X (@DocWesters). To join ISSS, visit itriples.org and follow ISSS on Facebook and Twitter/X (@ITripleS).The Psychology of Self-Injury podcast has been rated as one of the "10 Best Self Harm Podcasts" and "20 Best Clinical Psychology Podcasts" by Feedspot  and one of the Top 100 Psychology Podcasts by Goodpods. It has also been featured in Audible's "Best Mental Health Podcasts to Defy Stigma and Begin to Heal."

Oui, le sudoku peut contribuer à ralentir le déclin cognitif, mais ses effets doivent être nuancés. Plusieurs études scientifiques ont exploré l'impact des jeux cérébraux, dont le sudoku, sur la santé cognitive, notamment chez les personnes âgées.Une étude publiée en 2019 dans The International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry a examiné l'effet des jeux de réflexion comme les mots croisés et le sudoku sur les capacités cognitives de plus de 19 000 participants âgés de 50 à 93 ans. Les résultats ont montré que ceux qui pratiquaient régulièrement ce type de jeux obtenaient de meilleurs scores dans des tests de mémoire, de raisonnement et d'attention. Plus spécifiquement, les performances cognitives de certains participants étaient équivalentes à celles de personnes 8 à 10 ans plus jeunes. Cela suggère une association positive entre la fréquence de ces activités et la préservation des fonctions mentales.Cependant, corrélation ne signifie pas nécessairement causalité. Une revue de la littérature menée par Simons et al. en 2016 (Psychological Science in the Public Interest) a mis en garde contre l'idée que les jeux cognitifs, dont le sudoku, puissent à eux seuls prévenir ou inverser le déclin cognitif. Selon cette analyse, si certaines études montrent des améliorations dans des tâches spécifiques après un entraînement cérébral, ces bénéfices ne se généralisent pas toujours à d'autres aspects de la vie quotidienne ou à la cognition globale.Cela dit, d'autres recherches appuient l'idée que maintenir une activité intellectuelle régulière — que ce soit via le sudoku, la lecture ou l'apprentissage d'une nouvelle compétence — est bénéfique pour le cerveau. L'étude ACTIVE (Advanced Cognitive Training for Independent and Vital Elderly), lancée aux États-Unis en 2002, a suivi plus de 2 800 personnes âgées. Elle a montré que des séances régulières d'entraînement cognitif pouvaient améliorer les capacités mentales et en ralentir le déclin pendant plusieurs années.Le sudoku, en particulier, mobilise plusieurs fonctions cognitives importantes : la mémoire de travail, la logique, l'attention et la vitesse de traitement. En le pratiquant régulièrement, on stimule ces fonctions, ce qui pourrait contribuer à maintenir la plasticité cérébrale. Mais pour que l'effet soit réel, l'activité doit être suffisamment complexe et renouvelée, afin de continuer à « challenger » le cerveau.En résumé, le sudoku ne constitue pas une solution miracle, mais s'intègre efficacement dans un mode de vie intellectuellement actif, qui, selon les données scientifiques, joue un rôle non négligeable dans la lutte contre le déclin cognitif lié à l'âge. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Oui, le sudoku peut contribuer à ralentir le déclin cognitif, mais ses effets doivent être nuancés. Plusieurs études scientifiques ont exploré l'impact des jeux cérébraux, dont le sudoku, sur la santé cognitive, notamment chez les personnes âgées.Une étude publiée en 2019 dans The International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry a examiné l'effet des jeux de réflexion comme les mots croisés et le sudoku sur les capacités cognitives de plus de 19 000 participants âgés de 50 à 93 ans. Les résultats ont montré que ceux qui pratiquaient régulièrement ce type de jeux obtenaient de meilleurs scores dans des tests de mémoire, de raisonnement et d'attention. Plus spécifiquement, les performances cognitives de certains participants étaient équivalentes à celles de personnes 8 à 10 ans plus jeunes. Cela suggère une association positive entre la fréquence de ces activités et la préservation des fonctions mentales.Cependant, corrélation ne signifie pas nécessairement causalité. Une revue de la littérature menée par Simons et al. en 2016 (Psychological Science in the Public Interest) a mis en garde contre l'idée que les jeux cognitifs, dont le sudoku, puissent à eux seuls prévenir ou inverser le déclin cognitif. Selon cette analyse, si certaines études montrent des améliorations dans des tâches spécifiques après un entraînement cérébral, ces bénéfices ne se généralisent pas toujours à d'autres aspects de la vie quotidienne ou à la cognition globale.Cela dit, d'autres recherches appuient l'idée que maintenir une activité intellectuelle régulière — que ce soit via le sudoku, la lecture ou l'apprentissage d'une nouvelle compétence — est bénéfique pour le cerveau. L'étude ACTIVE (Advanced Cognitive Training for Independent and Vital Elderly), lancée aux États-Unis en 2002, a suivi plus de 2 800 personnes âgées. Elle a montré que des séances régulières d'entraînement cognitif pouvaient améliorer les capacités mentales et en ralentir le déclin pendant plusieurs années.Le sudoku, en particulier, mobilise plusieurs fonctions cognitives importantes : la mémoire de travail, la logique, l'attention et la vitesse de traitement. En le pratiquant régulièrement, on stimule ces fonctions, ce qui pourrait contribuer à maintenir la plasticité cérébrale. Mais pour que l'effet soit réel, l'activité doit être suffisamment complexe et renouvelée, afin de continuer à « challenger » le cerveau.En résumé, le sudoku ne constitue pas une solution miracle, mais s'intègre efficacement dans un mode de vie intellectuellement actif, qui, selon les données scientifiques, joue un rôle non négligeable dans la lutte contre le déclin cognitif lié à l'âge. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Unsure if you're anxious, depressed, or just burned out? Listen to this conversation to find out. Dr. Crystal Nelson is a board-certified psychiatrist and entrepreneur with a passion for revolutionizing behavioral health treatment. She is the CEO and founder of two Georgia-based companies: Blueprint Psychiatry and Blueprint TMS and Wellness Centers of America. In less than five years, she has expanded these services to over 4,000 clients, earning hundreds of five-star reviews from satisfied patients. Dr. Nelson is dedicated to providing personalized, cutting-edge care, focusing on treatment-resistant depression and other mental health conditions. Her unique approach blends genetics, advanced technology, and nutritional coaching to deliver exceptional outcomes. A graduate of Spelman College, Dr. Nelson earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from Morehouse School of Medicine. She completed her psychiatry residency at Virginia Commonwealth University and received additional training in Geriatric Psychiatry from Emory University. Dr. Nelson's deep expertise in psychiatry, combined with her ability to make complex psychological concepts accessible, has empowered her clients to reclaim their mental wellness and transform their lives. Dr. Nelson has gained national recognition for her work, having appeared on CNN, Fox, and in *Working Mother*, *Voyage ATL*, *Canvas Rebel*, and *Atlanta Magazine*. In 2023, she was named Top Doc Atlanta in psychiatry, a prestigious honor awarded by her peers. Over the course of her career, she has treated thousands of patients, including celebrities and public figures, and has become a sought-after speaker on topics such as entrepreneurship, self-care, pharmacogenomics, depression, anxiety, grief, PTSD, and work-life balance. Her engaging presentations have captivated audiences across the country. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Nelson is the author of *A Blueprint to Better Mental Health*, a guidebook designed to help individuals take control of their mental wellness. She also serves as an adjunct faculty professor at Morehouse School of Medicine, where she contributes to the training and development of future physicians. Outside of her professional life, Dr. Nelson enjoys dancing, traveling, and spending quality time with her husband Kenny and their three children: Kenny Jr., Jordyn, and Kenton. She is committed to maintaining a fulfilling balance between her career and family life, serving as a role model for her clients and peers. @drcrystalnelson

Wir alle haben eins gemeinsam: Irgendwann sterben wir! Doch was macht, diese Gewissheit über den eigenen Tod mit uns? In dieser Podcastfolge gehen Sinja und Boris diesem Thema philosophisch und wissenschaftlich auf den Grund und bieten dir verschiedene Hilfestellungen im Umgang mit dem eigenen Tod. Wie gefällt dir Verstehen, fühlen, glücklich sein? Erzähle es uns hier.Hintergründe und Studien:Meier, E., Gallegos, J., Thomas, L., Depp, C., Irwin, S., & Jeste, D. (2016). Defining a Good Death (Successful Dying): Literature Review and a Call for Research and Public Dialogue.. The American journal of geriatric psychiatry : official journal of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry, 24 4, 261-71 . Link zur Studie Mehr zum Thema **Patientenverfügung** findest du hier. Mehr zum Thema **Vorsorgevollmacht** findest du hier.Unsere allgemeinen Datenschutzrichtlinien finden Sie unter https://art19.com/privacy. Die Datenschutzrichtlinien für Kalifornien sind unter https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info abrufbar.

Dating in 2024 can be tough. There are no shortage of stories about dating in the age of Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, and more! But today, we're going to talk about dating, and falling in love, when you're an older adult. Last fall, the spinoff show “The Golden Bachelor” started a national conversation about falling in love in midlife and beyond. Today we hear from experts about dating in this age range, and we'll even get to hear some love stories that will put "The Notebook" to shame. And if you are dating or have fallen in love, at any age, we want to hear from you! GUESTS: Dr. Kristina Zdanys: Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Division Chief for Geriatric Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at UConn Health Chip Conley: Founder & CEO of the Modern Elder Academy Where We Live is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode. Cat Pastor contributed to this show which originally aired February 16, 2024.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Siberski, MS, CMC, is a retired assistant professor, coordinator of Gerontological Education and Director of Geriatric Care Management at Misericordia University, in Pennsylvania. He is an affiliate member of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry, is certified in Gerontology by the National Academy of Certified Care Managers. He is an editorial advisory board member of Today's Geriatric Medicine, a prior member of the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers, and a prior member of the Board of Directors of the Greater PA Alzheimer's Association. He has multiple publications, lectures and consults in geriatric/psychiatric/intellectual disability populations.https://www.seniorcareauthority.com/resources/boomers-today/

Dating in 2024 can be tough. There are no shortage of stories about dating in the age of Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, and more! But today, we're going to talk about dating, and falling in love, when you're an older adult. Last fall, the spinoff show “The Golden Bachelor” started a national conversation about falling in love in midlife and beyond. Today we hear from experts about dating in this age range, and we'll even get to hear some love stories that will put "The Notebook" to shame. And if you are dating or have fallen in love, at any age, we want to hear from you! GUESTS: Dr. Kristina Zdanys: Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Division Chief for Geriatric Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at UConn Health Chip Conley: Founder & CEO of the Modern Elder Academy Where We Live is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode. Cat Pastor contributed to this show which originally aired February 16, 2024.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Fred explores the topic of cognitive decline, often referred to as dementia or Alzheimer's dementia. He shares his observations from working in geriatric psychiatry, where he found that discontinuing multiple medications for patients led to remarkable improvements in their cognitive function and overall well-being. Dr. Fred contrasts this medication-focused approach with the holistic perspective offered by his guest, Dr. Romi Fung, a naturopathic physician. Dr. Fung emphasizes the importance of addressing root causes through lifestyle factors such as proper sleep, movement, and nutrition, while collaborating with conventional medical teams as an adjunctive approach. The episode highlights the striking difference in cognitive decline rates between Western cultures and "Blue Zones" like Okinawa, Japan, where centenarians maintain cognitive vitality through their lifestyles and diets. Dr. Fred invites listeners to reflect on their own experiences or concerns regarding cognitive decline, whether personal or involving loved ones. Overall, this episode offers valuable insights into the multifaceted nature of cognitive decline and the potential for preventative and mitigating strategies through a holistic lens, sparking important conversations about this increasingly prevalent issue.

Dementia is a complex topic that requires a delicate balance of understanding, compassion, and expertise. With the prevalence of dementia on the rise, healthcare providers, caregivers, and individuals themselves must have a solid grasp on how to navigate these challenging conditions. Our guest Brent Forester is an expert in geriatric psychiatry and dementia care, bringing almost three decades of experience supporting individuals with dementia and older adults facing mental health challenges. Discussing his co-authorship with Tom Harrison of "The Complete Family Guide to Dementia: Everything You Need to Know to Help Your Parent and Yourself", we hear about his proactive approach to caregiving and education for families and his journey into geriatric psychiatry. Through his insights into the nuances of dementia care, early diagnosis, treatment, the importance of distinguishing between various types of dementia, and grief in caregiving, Brent guides us in developing resilience and adapting to the emotional complexities of caring for a loved one with dementia.   Listen and Learn:  The admiration for his role model grandmother and fascination with problem-solving in medicine that influenced Brent's career in Geriatric psychiatry  The process of diagnosing dementia and the benefits of early diagnosis The difference between the clinical syndrome, which we call dementia, and the disease of dementia What are the causes and symptoms of dementia?  The multifaceted challenges dementia presents and the need for comprehensive healthcare approaches that consider these complexities Goal setting and the importance of self-care for caregivers of people suffering from dementia  Resources:  More about Brent: The Complete Family Guide to Dementia: Everything You Need to Know to Help Your Parent and Yourself About Brent P. Forester Brent P. Forester, MD, MSc. is the Dr. Frances S. Arkin Professor and Chair of Psychiatry at Tufts University School of Medicine, Psychiatrist in Chief and Chairman for the Department of Psychiatry at Tufts Medical Center and Director of Behavioral Health for Tufts Medicine.  Dr. Forester spent a quarter of a century of his professional career at McLean Hospital and Mass General Brigham where he served as the Chief of the Division of Geriatric Psychiatry at McLean Hospital and Senior Medical Director for Value Based Care Solutions in the Population Health Management department at Mass General Brigham. Dr. Forester is an expert in geriatric psychiatry, specializing in the treatment of older adults with depression, bipolar disorder, and behavioral complications of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. He is a Past President of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry (AAGP), a distinguished fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, and has previously served on the board of directors of the Alzheimer's Association of Massachusetts/New Hampshire and chair of their Medical Scientific Committee. Dr. Forester's research focuses on novel treatment approaches to manage the disabling behavioral complications of dementia, such as agitation and aggression. Dr. Forester's work also includes the implementation and evaluation of collaborative care models for comprehensive dementia care within primary care medical settings Related Episodes: A Family Guide to Dementia 338. ACT for Burnout with Debbie! 207. Burnout with Debbie and Jill 204. Ageless with Andrew Steele 13. Healthy Aging and the Brain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dating in 2024 can be tough. There are no shortage of stories about dating in the age of Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, and more! But today, we're going to talk about dating, and falling in love, when you're an older adult. Last fall, the spinoff show “The Golden Bachelor” started a national conversation about falling in love in midlife and beyond. Today we hear from experts about dating in this age range, and we'll even get to hear some love stories that will put "The Notebook" to shame. And if you are dating or have fallen in love, at any age, we want to hear from you! GUESTS: Dr. Kristina Zdanys: Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Division Chief for Geriatric Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at UConn Health Chip Conley: Founder & CEO of the Modern Elder Academy Where We Live is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Die Themen in den Wissensnachrichten: +++ Musik machen hält das Gehirn fit +++ Japanische Raumsonde läuft wieder +++ Menschen in Ostdeutschland fühlen sich häufiger abgehängt +++**********Weiterführende Quellen zu dieser Folge:Studie "The relationship between playing musical instruments and cognitive trajectories: Analysis from a UK ageing cohort", in: International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 28.01.2024Website der "PROTECT Study"Studie "A Scoping Review of Forced Separation Between People and Their Companion Animals", in: Anthrozoös, 28.01.2024Mitteilung der japanischen Weltraumbehörde JAXA zur Raumsonde SLIM, 29.01.2024Weitere Informationen zur japanischen Raumsonde SLIMAlle Quellen findet ihr hier.**********Ihr könnt uns auch auf diesen Kanälen folgen: Tiktok und Instagram.

Take a virtual coffee break with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment as we chat with Joseph Goveas, MD, Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine and Institute for Health and Equity and Vice-Chair and Director, Geriatric Psychiatry at MCW, on the risks, symptoms, and interventions for prolonged grief.

Welcome to the Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neurology podcast. Our podcasts are intended to disseminate abridged versions of our most widely read peer-reviewed studies. This podcast is a reading of "Ketogenic Diet for the Treatment and Prevention of Dementia: A Review" by Joshua J. Davis, Nicole Fournakis, and James Ellison, published in Volume 34 Issue 1.

Jeff talks to Marie Clouqueur about the challenges that come along with caregiving. From maintaining and building a support circle to reaching out for help when needed, Jeff and Marie discuss the best ways a caregiver can support themselves, and therefore better care for their loved one.Marie Clouqueur, LICSW, is a geriatric case manager at McLean Hospital in the Division of Geriatric Psychiatry. She works to make the later stages of life healthy, fulfilling, and joyful for patients and caretakers alike.RELEVANT CONTENT:– More about the episode: https://mclean.link/do6– Read the episode transcript: https://mclean.link/z7o- - -The McLean Hospital podcast Mindful Things is intended to provide general information and to help listeners learn about mental health, educational opportunities, and research initiatives. This podcast is not an attempt to practice medicine or to provide specific medical advice.© 2023 McLean Hospital. All Rights Reserved.

Jeff talks to Dr. Brent Forester about dementia and other cognitive disorders that are often found in older populations. They discuss the basics of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, how to navigate treatment and support a loved one living with these conditions, and some of the current research going into the future of dementia care.Brent Forester, MD, MSc, has served as the chief of the Division of Geriatric Psychiatry at McLean Hospital and medical director for Dementia Care and Behavioral & Mental Health Population Health Management for Mass General Brigham. His research has focused on novel treatment approaches to manage the disabling behavioral complications of dementia, such as agitation and aggression.RELEVANT CONTENT:– More about the episode: https://mclean.link/th7– Read the episode transcript: https://mclean.link/o67- - -The McLean Hospital podcast Mindful Things is intended to provide general information and to help listeners learn about mental health, educational opportunities, and research initiatives. This podcast is not an attempt to practice medicine or to provide specific medical advice.© 2023 McLean Hospital. All Rights Reserved.

KMOX Health Editor Fred Bodimer talked about the new approval with Director of Geriatric Psychiatry at SLU, Dr. George Grossberg.

Dr Badr Ratnakaran joins Ethics Talk to discuss his curation of the October 2024 issue: “Geriatric Psychiatry.”  Recorded July 27, 2023.  Read the full issue for free at JournalOfEthics.org.

Both common, yet elusive, symptoms of depression, dementia, and delirium may overlap in older adults, which provides a diagnostic challenge. Even more confounding, these three disorders, the three Ds of geriatric psychiatry, frequently present simutaneously. In this episode, we will review key features to help distinguish between these disorders and provide some tips on their management.CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this episodePublished On: 10/09/23Duration: 16 minutes, 24 secondsStephanie Collier, MD, and Neha Jain, MD have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

This week, I talk with Anna Dugan about her work with next generation donors at Carnegie Hall. Since I knew her there, she has moved on to work at Johns Hopkins Medicine. Anna talks about building a pipeline program, answers why younger donors want more metrics and data, and explains why creating a feeling with events must always go back to the mission.   Anna Dugan is a frontline fundraiser with a passion for helping people actualize their philanthropic goals. She is currently Senior Associate Director of Development at the Fund for Johns Hopkins Medicine, working with a variety of specialties, including Alzheimer's Disease, Geriatric Psychiatry, Community Psychiatry, Acquired Brain Injury, and DEIB initiatives. Prior to joining Johns Hopkins, she spent seven years at Carnegie Hall in a variety of roles, including individual giving fundraising, stewardship, and events. She attended Columbia University, The Juilliard School, and Manhattan School of Music and performed for many years as a professional musician. Follow along for more on linkedin and instagram @devdebrief --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/devdebrief/support

In this episode Sowmya Prabhakar, Malathi Renati & Nidhi Chawla delve into two tangents of aging - elderly welfare & elderly care. They grapple with some solutions & explore how other countries are tackling them, and conclude with the role of society, government & markets.  Do check out Takshashila's public policy courses: https://school.takshashila.org.in/courses We are @‌IVMPodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram. https://twitter.com/IVMPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/ivmpodcasts/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/ivmpodcasts/ You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured Follow the show across platforms: Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Gaana, Amazon Music Do share the word with your folks!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In an interview with Pharmacy Times, Nikhil Palekar, MD, director of the Stony Brook Center of Excellence for Alzheimer Disease, director of the Stony Brook Division for Geriatric Psychiatry, and director of the Stony Brook Alzheimer Disease clinical trials program, discussed the FDA approval of lecanemab-irmb (Leqembi, Eisai) and what this means for those who have Alzheimer Disease. Although the treatment is not a cure and cannot reverse early Alzheimer disease, Palekar said it could give patients crucial more time to join other clinical trials investigating potential treatments.

Welcome to the Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neurology podcast. Our podcasts are intended to disseminate abridged versions of our most widely read peer-reviewed studies. This is our first podcast, a reading of "The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Informal Caregivers of People With Parkinson's Disease Residing in the UK: A Qualitative Study" by Daniel Rippon, Annette Hand, Lorelle Dismore, and Roberta Caiazza, published in Volume 36 Issue 3.

Have you had a health scare recently? Maybe you contracted a bad bout of COVID-19, and you're still experiencing distressing symptoms of long COVID. Or perhaps you received the diagnosis of a disease or had to undergo a major procedure in hospital. These experiences can affect your mental health, and lead to something called health anxiety - we discuss how to recognise the signs, and what are some ways to cope, with Dr Wan Izwin Wan Hassan, Consultant Psychiatrist (specialising in Geriatric Psychiatry), and Tan Pei Jun, Clinical Psychologist, from ParkCity Medical Centre.

This week, host Barbara Hannah Grufferman welcomed Dr. Breno Diniz to the show. Dr. Diniz is the lead author of an important new study that shows how depression later in life can speed up aging.   We all know that depression can be debilitating, but thanks to Dr. Diniz and his team of researchers, we now also know that depression, especially later in life, can actually accelerate biological aging, and contribute to poor brain and heart health.  Tune in to learn how depression impacts cells, speeds up aging, shortens the healthspan and possibly your lifespan. Dr. Diniz also offers advice on how to counter depression and why and when to seek treatment.   Dr. Diniz (Denise) is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry & UConn Center on Aging at the University of Connecticut Health Center. He has published over 140 articles in peer-reviewed journals, Nature Mental Health, JAMA, Alzheimer's & Dementia, and the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.  More information about the study:  https://www.newswise.com/articles/depressed-and-aging-fast?sc=dwhn&user=10024489  Connect with Barbara Hannah Grufferman:  Website: https://www.barbarahannahgrufferman.com  Instagram: @Barbara Hannah Grufferman  Facebook: @BarbaraHannahGruffermanAuthor  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A transcript is available online We all know how the classic 1939 film "The Wizard of Oz" ends: Dorothy taps her heals together and reminds herself that 'there's no place like home.' And that's true for many people in need of long-term care.On today's program, two conversations about some of the challenges faced by two different groups of people wanting to stay in their homes and receive needed services there: people with a disability and the elderly. Both groups often find that living in their homes and in communities they're familiar with benefits them in multiple ways.But the cost of long-term assistance from caregivers can make staying at home difficult, if not impossible.Dr. Maureen Nash is a geriatric psychiatrist. She talks with host Seán Collins about the many psychological benefits of receiving care in a familiar setting for those who choose "aging in place."And we hear from Dr. Lisa Iezzoni from the Harvard Medical School about the many barriers that exist for people with a disability, regardless of their age, remaining in their own home...Dr. Nash has recently been named a Distinguished Fellow of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry. She previously was a guest on this podcast's episodes that focused on Dementia and memory care and Family Caregiving..Maureen Nash, M.D., FACP, FAPA, DFAAGPMedical Director Providence ElderPlace — PACE OregonPortland, Ore...Dr. Iezzoni is the author of Making Their Days Happen: Paid Personal Assistance Services Supporting People with Disability Living in Their Homes and Communities.  She previously was a guest on this podcast's episode that focused on Doctors & Disabilities..Lisa Iezzoni, M.D., MSc.Professor of MedicineHarvard Medical SchoolHealth Policy Research Center—The Mongan InstituteMassachusetts General HospitalBoston, Mass...FOR MORE INFORMATIION: Aging in Place: Growing Older at Home  National Institute on AgingBook review of Making Their Days Happen   Disability and Health JournalDignity of risk and living at home despite severe disability   Perspectives in Biology and MedicineInformal and formal home care for older adults with disabilities    Health AffairsRemaining at home with a severe disability   Health AffairsHistorical mismatch between home-based care policies and laws governing home care  Health Affairs  

Gary Small, MD, is Chair of Psychiatry at Hackensack University Medical Center. Dr. Small is a co-inventor of the first PET scanning method that provides images in living people of the physical evidence of Alzheimer's disease. In addition to testing compounds that may benefit cognitive abilities and possibly delay the onset of Alzheimer's disease symptoms, Dr. Small has studied and developed lifestyle and memory training programs for improving cognition and healthy aging. Dr. Small has authored over 500 scientific works and received numerous awards and honors, including the American Psychiatric Association's Weinberg Award for Excellence in Geriatric Psychiatry. Scientific American magazine named him one of the world's top 50 innovators in science and technology. He is the author of 12 popular books, including The New York Times bestseller, The Memory Bible.Sponsor: www.SeniorCareAuthority.com

Dr. Rajesh Tampi, Editor-in-Chief of the World Journal of Psychiatry, Past President of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry, and Chairman of Psychiatry at Creighton University, walks us through capacity assessments and shares his hard won wisdom for navigating difficult cases.

How does precision medicine relate to treating Alzheimer's disease? Can you share more with us about the blood biomarker research at Johns Hopkins?   With this special series, brought to you by the NEI Podcast we will address a different theme in psychopharmacology every 3 months. Each theme is split into 3 parts, with one part released each month. This theme is on Alzheimer's disease, the amyloid hypothesis, disease modification, and breakthroughs in diagnosis and treatment.   Today, Dr. Andy Cutler interviews Dr. Kostas Lyketsos about the most current research on treatment for Alzheimer's disease, including precision medicine and behavioral modifications.   Constantine (Kostas) Lyketsos, MD, MHS, FACLP, FACNP is an active clinician, teacher, and researcher, Dr. Lyketsos was the founding director of the Johns Hopkins Neuropsychiatry Service, which he led for over a decade. He developed one of the largest and most successful academic neuropsychiatry programs in the USA with special expertise in dementia and traumatic brain injury. Prior to taking leadership of the Johns Hopkins Bayview Department of  Psychiatry, he was co-director of the Johns Hopkins Division of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neuropsychiatry. He has held a joint faculty appointment at the Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health since 1994.  Let's listen in to Part 3 of our theme: Alzheimer's Disease: Beyond the Amyloid Hypothesis: Prevention, Management and Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease   Subscribe to the NEI Podcast, so that you don't miss another episode! 

Dr. Rajesh Tampi, Editor-in-Chief of the World Journal of Psychiatry, Past President of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry, and Chairman of Psychiatry at Creighton University, walks us through the mental status examination.

Director of the Stony Brook Center of Excellence for Alzheimer's Disease and the Division of Geriatric Psychiatry, Dr. Nikhil Palekar, joins Gianna Volpe on The WLIW-FM Heart of The East End for the Medical Monday segment underwritten by Jennifer Benton to continue a discussion about clinical trials currently taking place at Stony Brook, as well as the groundbreaking news that a new drug aimed at slowing the progression of Alzheimer's Disease has been approved by the FDA and is now going through the process to seek approval for Medicaid/Medicare coverage.Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

Nearly 20 years ago, Grove Hill Memorial Hospital (GHMH) opened its inpatient geriatric psychiatry unit (GPU), Southern Oaks, to offer treatment for mental health conditions that sometimes accompany the aging process. Through Southern Oaks, patients age 55 and older have been able to receive inpatient treatment for mental health conditions such as dementia, depression and anxiety. For much of its history, the GPU has been a financially viable service for the hospital. However, during the last three to five years, evolving trends that are challenging hospitals nationwide have led the hospital's executive leadership and Board of Directors to the difficult...Article Link

In hour one of the program, Lee and Matt talk about the state of the Sens after another loss. They also debate who's most to blame for the team's struggles, and take some of your texts on the subject. Then they're joined by Greg Stenman from The Royal to talk about men's mental health, with an emphasis on Geriatric Psychiatry 

In hour one of the program, Lee and Matt talk about the state of the Sens after another loss. They also debate who's most to blame for the team's struggles, and take some of your texts on the subject. Then they're joined by Greg Stenman from The Royal to talk about men's mental health, with an emphasis on Geriatric Psychiatry

Dr. Nikhil Palekar, Medical Monday Underwritten by Jennifer BentonDr. Nikhil Palekar, Director of the Stony Brook Center of Excellence for Alzheimer's Disease and the Division of Geriatric Psychiatry, joins The Heart of The East End to talk about Alzheimer's at the start of Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month. Every 66 seconds in the U.S., a new brain develops Alzheimer's. Two-thirds of them are women. Visit stonybrookmedicine.edu for more information about the clinical trials taking place at Stony Brook's Center of Excellence for Alzheimer's Disease.Laley Lippard and Michelle Azar, Monday Meditation Underwritten by The Parrish Art MuseumDirector Laley Lippard and Michelle Azar, starring in Bay Street's performances of “All Things Equal: The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg,” join Gianna Volpe to discuss the latest Literature Live! The show is designed for middle- and high-schoolers, teachers, and administrators with a question-and-answer session following performances. Visit baystreet.org for tickets and more about All Things Equal and the Literature Live! series.

What are the 6 components of Wisdom? Why is wisdom important for relationships? We answer all these and more on today's episode of It Starts With Attraction!Today's Guest: Dilip Jeste, M.D.Dilip V. Jeste, M.D. is Former Senior Associate Dean for Healthy Aging and Senior Care and Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and Neurosciences at University of California San Diego. He obtained his medical education in Pune, and psychiatry training in Mumbai, India. In the US, he completed psychiatry residency at Cornell, and Neurology residency at George Washington University. He was a research fellow, and later, Chief of the Units on Movement Disorders and Dementias at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) before joining UC San Diego where he retired in July 2022.He started a Geriatric Psychiatry program from scratch at UC San Diego; it became one of the largest Geriatric Psychiatry Divisions in the world. Dr. Jeste has been Principal Investigator on a number of research and training grants. His main areas of research include schizophrenia, neuropsychiatric interventions, and successful aging. He has published 14 books, including his most recent book entitled “Wiser”, over 750+ articles in peer-reviewed journals, and 160+ invited book chapters. He was listed in “The Best Doctors in America” and in the Institute of Scientific Information list of the “world's most cited authors” comprising fewer than 0.5% percent of all publishing researchers of the previous two decades. Dr. Jeste has received many awards including NIMH's MERIT Award; Commendation for Dedicated Service from the Veterans Affairs; and awards from Society of Biological Psychiatry; APA; Institute of Living; American College of International Physicians; National Alliance on Mental Illness; National Alliance for Research in Schizophrenia and Affective Disorders; American College of Psychiatrists; International Psychogeriatric Association; Universities of Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, and Maryland, and Cornell. He has also received Honorary Fellowship, the highest honor it bestows, from UK's Royal College of Psychiatrists; and Honorary Professorship from Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima, Peru.Links Mentioned:Book: amazon.com/Wiser-Scientific-Roots-Wisdom-Compassion/dp/1683644638Website: dilipjestemd.comWebsite: aging.ucsd.eduTedMed: tedmed.com/speakers/show?id=526374Your Host: Kimberly Beam Holmes, Expert in Self-Improvement and RelationshipsKimberly Beam Holmes has applied her master's degree in psychology for over ten years, acting as the CEO of Marriage Helper & CEO and Creator of PIES University, being a wife and mother herself, and researching how attraction affects relationships. Her videos, podcasts, and following reach over 200,000 people a month who are making changes and becoming the best they can be.Website: www.kimberlybeamholmes.comTake the Attraction AssessmentThanks for listening!Connect on Instagram: @kimberlybeamholmesBe sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and leave a review!Visit marriagehelper.com/drjoe to sign up for the in-person workshop on November 18-20

This episode is dedicated to clarification of a podcast between Joe Rogan and Max Lugavere, two popular influencers that have a large audience. They discussed Alzheimer's disease and brain health in general and some of the information that was shared was not accurate, which can be really harmful. This is by no means an attack on Rogan or Lugavere. After listening to the conversation, we think Lugavere may not be quite familiar with the data regarding brain health, and it would be important to set the record straight and share the evidence with people and let them decide what's best for them. Having seen thousands of patients with dementia, whether it's Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal lobe dementia, Lewy Body Dementia and others, we feel it's our responsibility to share evidence based data as opposed to feel-good, self confirming anecdotes. Relevant references: Ketogenic Diet: Phillips, M. C et al. (2021). Randomized crossover trial of a modified ketogenic diet in Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's research & therapy, 13(1), 1-12. Lilamand, M et al. (2022). Efficacy and Safety of Ketone Supplementation or Ketogenic Diets for Alzheimer's Disease: A Mini Review. Frontiers in Nutrition, 1324. Włodarek, D. (2021). Food for thought: the emerging role of a ketogenic diet in Alzheimer's disease management. Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics, 21(7), 727-730. Cronjé, H et al. (2021). Ketogenic therapies in mild cognitive impairment and dementia. Current Opinion in Lipidology, 32(5), 330-332. LDL Cholesterol metabolism and risk of Alzheimer's: Andrews, S et al., collaborators of the Alzheimer's Disease Genetics Consortium. (2021). Causal associations between modifiable risk factors and the Alzheimer's phenome. Annals of neurology, 89(1), 54-65. Olmastroni, E et al. (2022). Statin use and risk of dementia or Alzheimer's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, 29(5), 804-814. Iwagami, M et al. (2021). Blood cholesterol and risk of dementia in more than 1· 8 million people over two decades: a retrospective cohort study. The Lancet Healthy Longevity, 2(8), e498-e506. Tan, Z. S et al. (2003). Plasma total cholesterol level as a risk factor for Alzheimer disease: the Framingham Study. Archives of Internal Medicine, 163(9), 1053-1057. Kivipelto, M et al. (2002). Apolipoprotein E ε4 allele, elevated midlife total cholesterol level, and high midlife systolic blood pressure are independent risk factors for late-life Alzheimer disease. Annals of internal medicine, 137(3), 149-155. Zhou, Z et al. (2020). Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and Alzheimer's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Frontiers in aging neuroscience, 12, 5. Sáiz-Vazquez, O et al. (2020). Cholesterol and Alzheimer's disease risk: a meta-meta-analysis. Brain sciences, 10(6), 386. Wingo, A. P et al. (2022). LDL cholesterol is associated with higher AD neuropathology burden independent of APOE. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry, 93(9), 930-938. The Nigerian Paradox Study: Hall, K et al. (2006). Cholesterol, APOE genotype, and Alzheimer disease: an epidemiologic study of Nigerian Yoruba. Neurology, 66(2), 223-227. Vascular health and Alzheimer's disease: Levit, A et al. (2020). Neurovascular unit dysregulation, white matter disease, and executive dysfunction: the shared triad of vascular cognitive impairment and Alzheimer disease. Geroscience, 42(2), 445-465. The Effect of Lifestyle on Alzheimer's Risk: Dhana, K et al. (2020). Healthy lifestyle and the risk of Alzheimer dementia: Findings from 2 longitudinal studies. Neurology, 95(4), e374-e383.  Risk Reduction of Cognitive Decline and Dementia: WHO Guidelines. Geneva, Switzerland: World Health Organization; 2019.  https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/312180/9789241550543-eng.pdf. Accessed December 4, 2019. MIND Diet: Morris, M. C et al. (2015). MIND diet associated with reduced incidence of Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's & Dementia, 11(9), 1007-1014. Morris, M. C et al. (2015). MIND diet slows cognitive decline with aging. Alzheimer's & dementia, 11(9), 1015-1022. van den Brink, A. C et al. (2019). The Mediterranean, Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH), and Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) diets are associated with less cognitive decline and a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease—a review. Advances in Nutrition, 10(6), 1040-1065. Kheirouri, S., & Alizadeh, M. (2021). MIND diet and cognitive performance in older adults: a systematic review. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 1-19. Hosking, D. E et al. (2019). MIND not Mediterranean diet related to 12-year incidence of cognitive impairment in an Australian longitudinal cohort study. Alzheimer's & Dementia, 15(4), 581-589. Melo van Lent, D et al. (2021). Mind diet adherence and cognitive performance in the Framingham heart study. Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, 82(2), 827-839. Dhana, K et al. (2021). MIND diet, common brain pathologies, and cognition in community-dwelling older adults. Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, 83(2), 683-692. Thomas, A et al. (2022). Association of a MIND Diet with Brain Structure and Dementia in a French Population. The Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease, 1-10. Arjmand, G et al. (2022). Effect of MIND diet intervention on cognitive performance and brain structure in healthy obese women: a randomized controlled trial. Scientific Reports, 12(1), 1-14. Nutrition and Dementia Prevention: Yassine, H. N et al. (2022). Nutrition state of science and dementia prevention: recommendations of the Nutrition for Dementia Prevention Working Group. The Lancet Healthy Longevity, 3(7), e501-e512. Scarmeas, N et al. (2018). Nutrition and prevention of cognitive impairment. The Lancet Neurology, 17(11), 1006-1015.   Publications by Lugavere's mentor, Dr. Richard Isaacson: Isaacson, R. S et al. (2019). Individualized clinical management of patients at risk for Alzheimer's dementia. Alzheimer's & Dementia, 15(12), 1588-1602. Amini, Y., Saif, N., Greer, C., Hristov, H., & Isaacson, R. (2020). The role of nutrition in individualized Alzheimer's risk reduction. Current nutrition reports, 9(2), 55-63.  Isaacson, R. S. (2019). Advances in early diagnosis and treatment strategies in the management of Alzheimer's disease. Journal of Managed Care Medicine, 22(4), 17-21. Berkowitz, C. L., Mosconi, L., Rahman, A., Scheyer, O., Hristov, H., & Isaacson, R. S. (2018). Clinical application of APOE in Alzheimer's prevention: a precision medicine approach. The journal of prevention of Alzheimer's disease, 5(4), 245-252. BOOK: The Alzheimer's Prevention & Treatment Diet: Using Nutrition to Combat the Effects of Alzheimer's Disease. Isaacson, R. S., & Ochner, C. N. (2016). Square One Publishers, Inc. Podcast episodes mentioned: The Proof with Simon Hill: The carnivore diet, veganism and nutrition misinformation | Dr Alan Flanagan.  The Proof with Simon Hill: Debate: Seed Oils And Heart Disease | Tucker Goodrich And Dr Matthew Nagra   Our publications relevant to this topic: Sherzai, A., Edland, S. D., Masliah, E., Hansen, L., Pizzo, D. P., Sherzai, A., & Corey-Bloom, J. (2013). Spongiform change in dementia with Lewy bodies and Alzheimer disease. Alzheimer Disease & Associated Disorders, 27(2), 157-161. Whitehair, D. C., Sherzai, A., Emond, J., Raman, R., Aisen, P. S., Petersen, R. C., & Fleisher, A. S. (2010). Influence of apolipoprotein E ɛ4 on rates of cognitive and functional decline in mild cognitive impairment. Alzheimer's & Dementia, 6(5), 412-419. Lazar, E., Sherzai, A., Adeghate, J., & Sherzai, D. (2021). Gut dysbiosis, insulin resistance and Alzheimer's disease: review of a novel approach to neurodegeneration. Frontiers in Bioscience-Scholar, 13(1), 17-29. Sherzai, D., & Sherzai, A. (2019). Preventing Alzheimer's: Our most urgent health care priority. American journal of lifestyle medicine, 13(5), 451-461. Sherzai, A. Z., Sherzai, A. N., & Sherzai, D. (2022). A Systematic Review of Omega-3 Consumption and Neuroprotective Cognitive Outcomes. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, 15598276221117102. Sherzai, D., Sherzai, A., & Sherzai, A. (2022). Lifestyle Intervention and Alzheimer Disease. The Journal of Family Practice, 71(1 Suppl Lifestyle), eS83-eS89. Sherzai, D., Sherzai, A., Lui, K., Pan, D., Chiou, D., Bazargan, M., & Shaheen, M. (2016). The association between diabetes and dementia among elderly individuals: a nationwide inpatient sample analysis. Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neurology, 29(3), 120-125. Sherzai, A., Sherzai, D., Pilot, M., & Ovbiagele, B. (2016). Prevalence of the Diagnoses of Alzheimer's Dementia, Non-Alzheimer's Dementia and Vascular Dementia Among Hospitalized Stroke Patients: A National Inpatient Sample Analysis, 1999-2012 (P1. 125).   Follow us on social media: Instagram: The Brain Docs @thebraindocs Facebook: The Brain Docs Website: TheBrainDocs.com

Dr. Gary Small, former Director of UCLA's Longevity Center and currently Behavioral Health Physician-in-Chief at Hackensack Meridian Health, believes lifestyle choices can eclipse genetics to stymie Alzheimer's disease. Genetics influences cognitive health, Dr. Small acknowledges, but physical and mental exercise, managing stress and eating well can counteract the disease as individuals age. Even if people are at genetic risk, their behavior and length of life will determine if they get the disease, he says. Dr. Small is sanguine about the future, as studies show that lifestyle changes do lower the rate of contracting Alzheimer's. The high hurdle to cross, he concedes, is motivating people — in a pill-dependent society — to live healthier lives. Nationally renowned psychiatrist Gary W. Small, M.D., joined Hackensack Meridian Health as its Behavioral Health Physician-in-Chief on November 1, 2020. In this newly created position, Dr. Small oversees all professional and administrative activities within the behavioral health care transformation service at Hackensack Meridian Health, as well as serving as Chair of Psychiatry at Hackensack University Medical Center.  Prior to joining Hackensack Meridian Health, Dr. Small was a professor of psychiatry and biobehavioral sciences, Parlow-Solomon professor on aging at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, director of the Division of Geriatric Psychiatry at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience & Human Behavior and director of the UCLA Longevity Center.  Dr. Small is known nationally and internationally for his public work in promoting the practice of psychiatry and innovative research on brain health and aging. Dr. Small has authored more than 500 scientific publications as well as the international best-seller, The Memory Bible. Small's research has been featured in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, London Times, Washington Post, Time Magazine, and Newsweek. Dr. Small's media links-  Website: htthttp://drgarysmall.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrGarySmallFanPage/ Twitter:  @drgarysmall Thank you to our Cutting Edge Health supporters: CZTL Methylene Blue Get a $10 discount by using this link: https://cztl.bz?ref=3OqY9 on an order of $70 or more OR use this discount code at checkout: jane10 Renue by Science: 10% off NMN https://renuebyscience.com/product/pure-nmn-sublingual-powder-30-grams/ Enter jane10 at checkout for 10% off.   Cutting Edge Health podcast website:  https://cuttingedgehealth.com/   Cutting Edge Health Social and YouTube: YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQj21tuf2rxidc8Kg8A5_NQ Instagram - https://instagram.com/cuttingedgehealthpodcast Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/Cutting-Edge-Health-Podcast-with-Jane-Rogers-101036902255756   Please note that the information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Cutting Edge Health podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed. Special thanks to Alan, Maria, Louis and Nicole on the Cutting Edge Health team!

#090- [CE Podcast]  Older white men have the highest rates of suicide, more than any other age group. Thus, it is essential that you have tools for addressing and preventing suicide among older adults. Click here to earn continuing education credits for this episodeIn this one hour continuing education podcast, you'll discover: Statistics about older adults and suicide,  Cultural factors that may increase or mitigate risk for suicide, The “5 D” framework for understanding suicide risk among older adults How to help older adults who may be suicidalToday's expert guest is Yeates Conwell, MD, Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, where he directs the Geriatric Psychiatry Program and the UR Medical Center's Office for Aging Research and Health Services, and co-directs the UR Center for the Study and Prevention of Suicide. Dr. Conwell received his medical training at the University of Cincinnati and completed his Psychiatry Residency and a Fellowship in Geriatric Psychiatry at Yale University School of Medicine. In addition to teaching, clinical care, and service system development, Dr. Conwell directs an inter-disciplinary program of research in aging, mental health services, and suicide prevention. Click here to learn more about earning CEUs for listening to this podcast.CEUs available for Social Workers, Psychologists, Counselors, Therapists, Aging Life Care Experts.

About Today's GuestUmar Latif, MD is a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology with board certification in General Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry, and Addiction Medicine. He was selected as a George W. Bush Institute Scholar as part of the 2021 Stand-To Veteran Leadership program in service of improving veteran outcomes.Dr. Latif currently serves as the National Medical Director of Help for Heroes, a multisite specialty program he helped design as co-founder, to meet the clinical needs of active-duty service members, veterans and first responders who are dealing with mental health and substance abuse issues. He also works as the Medical Director of Carrollton Springs Hospital and has a private practice at The Noesis Clinic: an adult and geriatric outpatient private practice that specializes in early detection of Alzheimer's dementia and TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation).For a decade prior to this, Dr. Latif co-founded and served as the Medical Director of Freedom Care at UBH Denton, which he helped develop. Under his leadership, this program grew into a multi-location inpatient psychiatry program specializing in PTSD and dual diagnosis treatment for active duty military members and veterans referred from 120 plus national & international installations.His other professional roles in the past have included the position of Medical Director of the Telepsychiatry program at Dallas VA Medical Center, and faculty appointment as Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at UT Southwestern Medical Center.Dr. Latif completed his residency training at Wayne State University in Michigan and postgraduate fellowship training at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. He also earned a certificate in “Executive Healthcare Leadership” from Cornell University. Links Mentioned In This EpisodeHelp for Heroes ProgramPsychArmor Resource of the WeekThe PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Barriers to Treatment. In this course, you will learn how differences in military culture affect mental health and how to help service members or veterans overcome barriers to seeking treatment.  You can find a link to the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/barriers-to-treatment   This Episode Sponsored By:This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

Videos: 1. Forget the Great Reset. Embrace the Great Escape. – Zach Weissmueller of ReasonTV (8:20) 2. Whoopsie: The FDA Green-Lighted the Moderna Jab for Babies After Losing the Placebo Group – Del Bigtree of the The Highwire (20:00) 3. BOMBSHELL: Dr. Clare Craig Exposes How Pfizer Twisted Their Clinical Trial Data for Young Children   Greater folate and vitamin B6 intake linked to lower risk of mortality during 9.8-year period Zhengzhou University (China), July 6 2022.  A study published in Nutrients revealed a decreased risk of death during a median period of 9.8 years among men and women with a greater intake of vitamin B6 and the B vitamin folate compared to those whose intake was lower. The investigation included 55,569 participants enrolled in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) and eight cycles of the continuous NHANES that occurred between 1999 and 2014. Dietary recall interview responses were analyzed for the intake of folate, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12.  Men whose intake of folate was among the top 25% of individuals in the study had a 23% lower risk of death from any cause, a 41% lower risk of cardiovascular disease mortality and a 32% lower risk of cancer mortality during follow-up than those whose intake was among the lowest 25%. Among women in the top 25%, the risks of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality were 14% and 47% lower.  For men whose intake of vitamin B6 was among the highest 25% of those included in the study, the risk of all-cause mortality was 21% lower, cardiovascular disease mortality was 31% lower and cancer mortality was 27% lower compared to individuals whose intake was lowest. The risk of mortality among women whose vitamin B6 intake was among the top 25% was 12% lower than those whose intake was among the lowest 25% and their risk of dying from cardiovascular disease was 44% lower.  To shed weight, go vegan E-Da Hospital  (Taiwan), June 30, 2022 People on a vegetarian diet, and especially those following a vegan one that includes no animal products, see better results than dieters on other weight-reducing plans. In fact, they can lose around two kilograms more on the short term, says Ru-Yi Huang of E-Da Hospital in Taiwan after reviewing the results of twelve diet trials.  Huang's review includes twelve randomized controlled trials, involving 1,151 dieters who followed a specific eating regime for between nine and 74 weeks.  Overall, individuals assigned to the vegetarian diet groups lost significantly more weight (around 2.02 kilograms) than dieters who ate meat and other animal products. Vegetarians who followed a vegan diet lost even more weight. Comparatively, they lost around 2.52 kilograms more than non-vegetarian dieters. Vegetarians who do consume dairy products and eggs lost around 1.48 kilograms more than those on a non-vegetarian diet. People following vegetarian diets that prescribe a lower than normal intake of calories (so-called energy restriction) also shed more kilograms than those without any such limitations being placed on their eating habits. According to Huang, the abundant intake of whole grains, fruits and vegetables might play a role in the favorable results seen in vegetarian diets. Whole-grain products and vegetables generally have low glycemic index values and don't cause blood sugar levels to spike. Fruits are rich in fiber, antioxidants, minerals and protective chemicals that naturally occur in plants. Whole-grain products contain soluble fiber. Such so-called good fiber helps to delay the speed by which food leaves the stomach and ensures good digestion. It also allows enough nutrients to be absorbed while food moves through the intestines.  Social interactions tied to sense of purpose for older adults Washington University in St. Louis, July 6, 2022 Having positive social interactions is associated with older adults' sense of purposefulness, which can fluctuate from day to day, according to research from the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis. And although these findings, published in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, apply to both working and retired adults, the research found that for better and for worse these interactions are more strongly correlated to purposefulness in people who are retired. The research team worked with a group of some 100 adults with an average age of about 71. For 15 days, participants were asked three times daily about the quality of the social interactions they'd had that day. After analyzing the responses, they found—relative to each person's own baseline—the more positive interactions a person had during the day, the more purposeful they reported feeling in the evening. Other measures, including employment and relationship status, did not predict a person's sense of purpose. Of note, Pfund said, the study also showed how dynamic a person's own sense of purpose could be. Although some people do tend to be generally more or less purposeful overall, Pfund said, “We found purpose can change from day to day. Everyone was experiencing fluctuations relative to their own averages.” The association was much stronger in retired people, the data showed: more positive social interactions showed a stronger association with a higher sense of purpose while more negative interactions were more strongly tied to a lower sense of purpose. Resveratrol may prevent sedentary lifestyle effects University of Strasbourg (France), July 01, 2022 An article published in the FASEB Journal reveals yet another benefit for resveratrol, a polyphenol found in red wine and grapes.  The current research suggests that resveratrol could help protect against the adverse effects of weightlessness during space flight as well as those caused by a sedentary lifestyle, which has been linked to cardiovascular disease, obesity and other health conditions. “Long-term spaceflight induces hypokinesia and hypodynamia, which, along microgravity per se, result in a number of significant physiological alterations, such as muscle atrophy, force reduction, insulin resistance, substrate use shift from fats to carbohydrates, and bone loss. “Each of these adaptations could turn to serious health deterioration during the long-term spaceflight needed for planetary exploration.” The research team tested the effects of resveratrol in rats undergoing simulated weightlessness.  While animals that did not receive resveratrol experienced a reduction in soleus muscle mass and strength, bone mineral density and resistance to breakage, as well as the development of insulin resistance, treatment with resveratrol protected against these conditions.   “There are overwhelming data showing that the human body needs physical activity, but for some of us, getting that activity isn't easy,” commented FASEB Journal Editor-in-Chief Gerald Weissmann, MD.  “A low gravity environment makes it nearly impossible for astronauts. For the earthbound, barriers to physical activity are equally challenging, whether they be disease, injury, or a desk job. Resveratrol may not be a substitute for exercise, but it could slow deterioration until someone can get moving again.” Why does acupuncture work? Study finds it elevates nitric oxide, leading to pain reduction LA BioMed, June 29, 2022  The use of acupuncture to treat pain dates back to the earliest recorded history in China. Despite centuries of acupuncture, it's still not clear why this method of applying and stimulating tiny needles at certain points on the body can relieve pain. A new study from LA BioMed researchers offers some answers for why acupuncture may help and why clinical trials have produced mixed results. The researchers found the proper use of acupuncture (with the reinforcement method or coupled with heat, which is often used in acupuncture treatments) can lead to elevated levels of nitric oxide in the skin at the “acupoints” where the needles were inserted and manipulated. They noted that nitric oxide increases blood flow and encourages the release of analgesic or sensitizing substances, which causes the skin to feel warmer and contributes to the beneficial effects of the therapies.For the latest study, the LA BioMed researchers used a low force and rate/reinforcement method of acupuncture. They gently inserted acupuncture needles into the skin of 25 men and women, aged 18-60 years, and delicately twisted the needles for two minutes or until they achieved a sensation of “de qi” (soreness, numbness, distension or pain). They then manipulated the needles using gentle amplitude and moderate speed for two minutes every five minutes for a total of 20 minutes.They also applied electrical heat for 20 minutes and found elevated levels of nitric oxide at the acupoints. To further validate their findings, they conducted the test with high-frequency and force, which is known as a reduction method, and found nitric oxide levels over the areas of the skin region were reduced. Thyroid problems linked to increased risk of dementia Brown University, July 6, 2022 Older people with hypothyroidism, also called underactive thyroid, may be at increased risk of developing dementia, according to a study published in the online issue of Neurology. The risk of developing dementia was even higher for people whose thyroid condition required thyroid hormone replacement medication. “In some cases, thyroid disorders have been associated with dementia symptoms that can be reversible with treatment,” said study author Chien-Hsiang Weng, MD, MPH, of Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island.  For the study, researchers looked at the health records of 7,843 people newly diagnosed with dementia in Taiwan and compared them to the same number of people who did not have dementia. Their average age was 75. Researchers looked to see who had a history of either hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism.  A total of 102 people had hypothyroidism and 133 had hyperthyroidism. The researchers found no link between hyperthyroidism and dementia. Of the people with dementia, 68 people, or 0.9%, had hypothyroidism, compared to 34 of the people without dementia, or 0.4%. When researchers adjusted for other factors that could affect the risk of dementia, such as sex, age, high blood pressureand diabetes, they found that people over age 65 with hypothyroidism were 80% more likely to develop dementia than people the same age who did not have thyroid problems. For people younger than 65, having a history of hypothyroidism was not associated with an increased risk of dementia. When researchers looked only at people who took medication for hypothyroidism, they found they were three times more likely to develop dementia than those who did not take medication. “One explanation for this could be that these people are more likely to experience greater symptoms from hypothyroidism where treatment was needed,” Weng said.

The Secret Language of Cells Our cells are talking. Right now, both your inner and outer worlds are abuzz with chatter among living cells of every possible kind—from those in your body and brain to those in the environment around you. From electrical alerts to chemical codes, the greatest secret of modern biology, hiding in plain sight, is that all of life's activity boils down to one thing: conversation. Jon explains very simply how our cells are all interconnected, how they communicate and why it's so important for the mind, body and spirit. A wonderful conversation. Enjoy! Connect with Jon here. Guest Bio. Dr. Jon Lieff is a neuropsychiatrist with a BA from Yale University and an MD from Harvard Medical School. Known as an innovator in several branches of psychiatry, he pioneered the development of integrated treatment programs for elderly, medically ill, and brain-injured patients, combining medical, psychiatric, and neurological treatment. He was president of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry and helped found the major journal in that field—the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. He wrote some of the first books on high technology in psychiatry. His recent book, The Secret Language of Cells: What Biological Conversations Tell Us About the Brain-Body Connection, the Future of Medicine, and Life Itself!, explains the surprising science of how very different types of cells — bacteria and brain cells, blood cells, and viruses—all speak the same language, which, it turns out, is the way all of biology works. With applications for immunity, chronic pain, weight loss, food allergies, depression, cancer treatment, and virtually every aspect of health and biology, cellular communication is revolutionizing our understanding not just of disease, but of life itself. His award-winning blog is Searching for the Mind.

The restaurant and hospitality industries are high-paced and high-stress—and have some of the highest rates of mental illness in any field.Jenn talks to Food & Wine Magazine's Kat Kinsman, MIDA Boston's Douglass Williams, and McLean Hospital's Ipsit Vahia, MD. Together they discuss mental health in the restaurant and hospitality industries, cover ways to recognize crisis in yourself and others, and share methods to have constructive—and productive—conversations about mental health.Kat Kinsman is senior editor at Food & Wine Magazine, author of “Hi, Anxiety: Life With a Bad Case of Nerves,” host of Food & Wine's Communal Table podcast, and founder of Chefs With Issues. She is a frequent public speaker on the topics of food and mental health, won a 2020 IACP Award for Personal Essay/Memoir, and has had work included in the 2020 and 2016 editions of The Best American Food Writing.Douglass Williams earned a degree from The Academy of Culinary Arts at Atlantic Cape Community College. In his culinary explorations, he has traveled through Southeast Asia, working at an entirely sustainable resort in Chumphon as well as Sardinia. Following working in Michelin-starred restaurants in New York and Paris, he opened MIDA, an Italian influenced neighborhood restaurant, in Boston's South End.Ipsit Vahia, MD, is a geriatric psychiatrist, clinician, and researcher. He is the associate chief of the Division of Geriatric Psychiatry and director of Digital Psychiatry Translation at McLean Hospital. He is also director of the Technology and Aging Laboratory. Dr. Vahia serves on the American Psychiatric Association (APA) Council on Geriatric Psychiatry and the Geriatric Psychiatry Committee of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.RELEVANT CONTENT:– More about the episode: mclean.link/nfv– Read the episode transcript: mclean.link/4bc- - -The McLean Hospital podcast Mindful Things is intended to provide general information and to help listeners learn about mental health, educational opportunities, and research initiatives. This podcast is not an attempt to practice medicine or to provide specific medical advice.© 2022 McLean Hospital. All Rights Reserved.

Green tea compound aids p53, 'guardian of the genome' and tumor suppressor   An antioxidant found in green tea may increase levels of p53, a natural anti-cancer protein, known as the ''guardian of the genome'' for its ability to repair DNA damage or destroy cancerous cells. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute,    February 21, 2022   An antioxidant found in green tea may increase levels of p53, a natural anti-cancer protein, known as the "guardian of the genome" for its ability to repair DNA damage or destroy cancerous cells. Published  in Nature Communications, a study of the direct interaction between p53 and the green tea compound, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), points to a new target for cancer drug discovery. "Both p53 and EGCG molecules are extremely interesting. Mutations in p53 are found in over 50% of human cancer, while EGCG is the major anti-oxidant in green tea, a popular beverage worldwide," said Chunyu Wang, corresponding author and a professor of biological sciences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. "Now we find that there is a previously unknown, direct interaction between the two, which points to a new path for developing anti-cancer drugs. Our work helps to explain how EGCG is able to boost p53's anti-cancer activity, opening the door to developing drugs with EGCG-like compounds."   (NEXT)   Sweet discovery in leafy greens holds key to gut health   University of Melbourne (Australia), February 15, 2022    A critical discovery about how bacteria feed on an unusual sugar molecule found in leafy green vegetables could hold the key to explaining how 'good' bacteria protect our gut and promote health. The finding suggests that leafy greens are essential for feeding good gut bacteria, limiting the ability of bad bacteria to colonise the gut by shutting them out of the prime 'real estate'. Researchers from Melbourne and the UK identified a previously unknown enzyme used by bacteria, fungi and other organisms to feed on the unusual but abundant sugar sulfoquinovose - SQ for short - found in green vegetables. Dr Goddard-Borger said the discovery could be exploited to cultivate the growth of 'good' gut bacteria. "Every time we eat leafy green vegetables we consume significant amounts of SQ sugars, which are used as an energy source by good gut bacteria," he said.   (NEXT)   Using Qigong to manage COVID-19 in older adults   Massachusetts General Hospital, March 14, 2022   A study published in The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry reports on the possible usefulness of the integrative practice called Qigong to prevent and manage COVID-19 in older adults. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Qigong are reported to have been valuable in controlling the spread of the pandemic in China. In field hospitals set up to isolate patients with mild disease, rather than practice home quarantine, patients were treated with Ba Duan Jin Qigong under the tutelage of TCM practitioners. This was both a valuable means of exercise and a therapeutic approach. In older people, the organ function declines, and chronic medical conditions set in, causing their energy to decline. This is thought of as a deficiency of Qi and blood. TCM practitioners say that Qigong may help prevent and promote recovery from respiratory infections in such conditions because of its regulatory function in the human body, including Wei Qi.   (NEXT)   "Cat's claw" extract inhibits replication of SARS-CoV-2 in vitro   University of Antioquia (Colombia) and Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (Peru), March 2, 2022   Researchers in Columbia and Peru have shown Uncaria tomentosa  or "Cat's claw" exerts in vitro antiviral activity against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the agent that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The study found that the hydroalcoholic extract of Uncaria tomentosa inhibited SARS-CoV-2 viral replication and reduced its cytopathic effect on Vero E6 cells. Just 48 hours following treatment, the plaque reduction assay showed that U. tomentosaextract had inhibited the number of infectious SARS-CoV-2 particles by 92.7% at a dose of 25.0 µg/mL.   (NEXT)   How Tai Chi Proves to be a Gentle Solution for Improving Heart Health   Brown University School of Public Health, March 21, 2022   Some of the dietary and exercise changes and rehabilitation programs that doctors recommend to heart patients can seem more than a little intimidating, especially for inactive people. But a small study suggests that Tai Chi can be a gentle way for people with heart problems to get moving at a less overwhelming pace. One group practiced Tai Chi twice a week for 12 weeks by attending sessions at the hospital. The participants in the other group attended Tai Chi sessions three times a week for 24 weeks. Both groups received DVDs so that they could practice at home. Most of the 21 men and eight women in the study had also had a previous heart attack or had undergone bypass surgery to clear a blocked artery. All the volunteers were physically inactive and had rejected conventional cardiac rehabilitation, but expressed an interest in Tai Chi. Additionally, all continued to have high cardiovascular risk factors, such as high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, overweight, and smoking. [2]

Jenn talks to Dr. Ipsit Vahia about how grief and loss can impact your mental well-being. Ipsit discusses the healthy components of the grieving process and shares ways for us and our loved ones to strike a balance of coping and grieving.Ipsit Vahia, MD, is a geriatric psychiatrist, clinician, and researcher. He is the associate chief of the Division of Geriatric Psychiatry and director of Digital Psychiatry Translation at McLean Hospital. He is also director of the Technology and Aging Laboratory. His research focuses on the use of technology in the assessment and management of older adults.RELEVANT CONTENT:– More about the episode: mclean.link/kp2– Read the episode transcript: mclean.link/acp- - -The McLean Hospital podcast Mindful Things is intended to provide general information and to help listeners learn about mental health, educational opportunities, and research initiatives. This podcast is not an attempt to practice medicine or to provide specific medical advice.© 2022 McLean Hospital. All Rights Reserved.

An estimated 6.2 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimers dementia in 2021, which breaks down to 1 in 9 people age 65 and older, and those numbers will increase substantially over the next few years as the population ages. Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurologic disorder that causes the brain to shrink and brain cells to die. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia — a continuous decline in thinking, behavioral and social skills that affects a person's ability to function independently. On this episode of Free Thinking, Montel talks with an emeritus Professor of Psychiatry and Medicine at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Dr Peter Rabins. Dr Rabins was the founding director of the Division of Geriatric Psychiatry and the first holder of the Richman Family Chair in Alzheimer Disease and Related Disorders. He has published more than 300 articles and book chapters and is an author or co-author of 8 books including The 36-Hour Day, Practical Dementia Care, The Why of Things, and Getting Old without Getting Anxious. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Dr. Lieff is a nationally recognized neuropsychiatrist and foremost expert on cellular communication science and how it's our cells communicating with each other that causes feelings, sickness, thoughts, and disease in our bodies.   He recently wrote the book 'The Secret Language of Cells: What Biological Conversations Tell Us About the Brain-Body Connection, the Future of Medicine, and Life Itself https://amzn.to/3hnosdh Dr. Lieff is a graduate of Yale and holds a Doctorate in Medicine from Harvard Medical School; he is a known innovator in several medical fields and the leading neuropsychiatrist investigating cellular conversations. The cellular conversation is a pioneering study and a new way of understanding how our cells have constant intelligent chatter between them, showing no separation of brain-body, mind-body, or brain-immune. As a Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and former president of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry, Dr. Lieff is an expert in the field of neuropsychiatry. He has delivered innumerable lectures on neuroscience, psychopharmacology, brain injury, dementia, and depression for audiences of physicians, other health care providers, and the general public. Social Media Links: https://twitter.com/jonlieffmd  

An estimated 6.2 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimers dementia in 2021, which breaks down to 1 in 9 people age 65 and older, and those numbers will increase substantially over the next few years as the population ages. Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurologic disorder that causes the brain to shrink and brain cells to die. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia — a continuous decline in thinking, behavioral and social skills that affects a person's ability to function independently. On this episode of Free Thinking, Montel talks with an emeritus Professor of Psychiatry and Medicine at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Dr Peter Rabins. Dr Rabins was the founding director of the Division of Geriatric Psychiatry and the first holder of the Richman Family Chair in Alzheimer Disease and Related Disorders. He has published more than 300 articles and book chapters and is an author or co-author of 8 books including The 36-Hour Day, Practical Dementia Care, The Why of Things, and Getting Old without Getting Anxious. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

The incredible Dr. Bill Pettit joins Wyn & Kate this week for a chat! Among many things, he delves into his life experience in the world of psychology before finding Sydney Banks and the Three Principles work, and then how this discovery changed him as well as his work forever.  From Mr. Banks, Bill began to see what lies behind all of life…pure love and understanding…and how we are all part of that divine energy.  He also talks about the 4 lessons that, if all children learned at a young age, might change the world as we know it.  Bill shares his vast knowledge of how he has seen for himself over the last 38 years the impact of the Principles, and what they can teach us about our own innate mental health.   Articles Mentioned: Psychiatry's Pursuit of Euthymia: Another Wild Goose Chase or an Opportunity for Principle-Based Facilitation A New "Inside-Out" Perspective on General Factor P   Dr. Pettit's Bio & Contact Info: bill@thedrspettit.com William F. Pettit Jr., M.D., is co-owner with his wife, Dr. Linda Pettit of 3 Principles Intervention LLC. Dr. Pettit has presented the Three Universal Principles of Mind, Consciousness and Thought as the essence of his psychiatric practice since 1983. Since June, 2017 Dr. Pettit have lived in Phoenix Arizona. Dr. Pettit retired from clinical psychiatry in December of 2018. He presently serves as a Three Principles mentor on a full time basis. He enjoys mentoring individuals, groups and organizations, nationally and internationally. Moved by what he has witnessed since meeting Sydney Banks in 1983, Dr. Pettit is creating online courses sharing what he has seen. As a graduate of Creighton University, Omaha, NE and the University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago, IL, Dr. Pettit completed his psychiatric residency at the Philadelphia Naval Regional Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA and Portsmouth Naval Regional Medical Center in Portsmouth VA. He is board-certified in Psychiatry, and has been previously certified in Adolescent Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry and Psychosomatic Medicine and Addiction Medicine. Dr. Pettit served as a physician in the United States Navy for over 9 years, including 3 years as a Navy Flight Surgeon and 3 years as Chief of Psychiatry of the Navy Nuclear Submarine base at Groton, Connecticut. Presently, Dr. Pettit holds an appointment as Adjunct Clinical Professor at Creighton University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry where he presently serves on the Diversity and Inclusion subcommittee on the Phoenix Arizona campus. He also serves as Adjunct Clinical Professor at Michigan State University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Department of Psychiatry. Dr. Pettit was a consultant to West Virginia University School of Medicine from 1998, until he became a full-time faculty member in 2002. While there, he achieved appointment as Associate Professor of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry and was the Medical Director of the Sydney Banks Institute. During his time at WVU, Dr. Pettit was the lead author on a book chapter “Adverse Cardiovascular Effects of Centrally-Acting Psychiatric Medications”, Cardiovascular Toxicology, 4th Edition, published 2008 by Taylor and Francis, London, and New York. Pettit, W.F., Mishra, M.D., Finkel, M.S., (2008) In addition, Dr. Pettit had previously held an appointment as Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Des Moines, Iowa Osteopathic School of Medicine and taught as an Adjunct Professor at Sienna Heights University.   Dr. Pettit is a recognized educator in the Three Principles Understanding and has presented at many national and international conferences and consulted to numerous clients and organizations both nationally and internationally.  He has co-authored a paper Only One Generic Mental Illness: A Psycho-Spiritual Explanation of General Factor p and Its Application to Spiritually-Informed Clinical Practice which was published by Spiritual Psychology and Counseling in June 2021.   Dr. Pettit, has created multiple online Courses under the series title of One Cause: One Cure: Course #1 Exploring the Mind brain body behavior Connection – Understanding Universal Principles Changes Everything. Course #2 Defining, Recognizing, and Awakening Mental Health and Well Being: Seeing Universal Principles Brings Fresh Hope. Course #3 Hope for Helpers: Less Stress, More Joy     If you have any questions or comments for Wyn or Kate, please email us! Also, if you have a topic or question that you would like us to chat about, please reach out!  We'd love to hear it! wyn@wynning.co.uk kate@katerobertscoaching.com

In this episode I'll chat with Dr. Kat Toups.  Dr. Toups had worked with many clinical trials treatments for Alzheimer's and after some struggles with autoimmune issues and allergies, she ended up catching her own memory loss when administering memory tests for patients.  After she discovered Functional Medicine, she was able to turn things around and reverse degenerative brain disease for herself and for patients. Kat Toups, MD is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association (the highest honor bestowed by the APA), Board-Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and previously boarded in Geriatric Psychiatry. She is also a Certified Practitioner with the Institute for Functional Medicine. Dr. Toups was formerly an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at U.C. Davis, where she was the Inpatient Residency Training Director and later the founder and Medical Director of the Bay Area Research Institute, a Clinical Trials Research Center in Lafayette, California, for 12 years. After serving as the Principal Investigator on over 100 clinical trials, including 20 failed trials for Alzheimer's medications, she realized that the elusive cure for brain and psychiatric illness was not going to be found in a pill. In 2009, Dr. Toups attended a “Food as Medicine” conference that opened her eyes to the power of nutritional interventions and learned about Functional Medicine. She went on to complete all of the advanced training for certification at the Institute for Functional Medicine, and many other additional functional and environmental medicine trainings. Her practice is now devoted exclusively to functional medicine psychiatry and functional approaches for treating cognitive impairment and dementia. Dr. Toups was a contributing author to the academic textbook Integrative Therapies for Depression: Redefining Models for Assessment, Treatment, and Prevention published in 2015 by CRC Press, and wrote a chapter, Decoding Dementia, in the book Life 201: A One-Stop Shop for Your Health, Wealth, and Happiness as part of a project for a PBS fund-raiser.   She has been a featured speaker at national and international medical conferences on Dementia and Functional Medicine Psychiatry topics, as well as a frequent guest on podcasts and summits.  She has recently completed collaborating with Dr. Dale Bredesen on a prospective clinical trial using a functional medicine method to reverse mild cognitive impairment and early dementia, and the study publication is expected in 2021.  Dr. Toups is also the author of an upcoming book, Dementia Demystified: The Definitive Guide to Resurrecting Your Brain, Reversing Cognitive Decline, and Regaining Your Memory. YouTube For lectures and podcast interviews, you can subscribe to Dr. Toups's YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/KatToupsMD (https://www.youtube.com/KatToupsMD)  Facebook Share your thoughts and your experiences with her on her Facebook page:https://m.facebook.com/BayAreaWellness.net ( https://m.facebook.com/BayAreaWellness.net)  Or search Kat Toups, MD – Functional Psychiatry and Dementia  She posts lots of useful information on the brain, dementia, and Functional and Nutritional Psychiatry.  LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kattoupsmd (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kattoupsmd) Twitter https://twitter.com/kattoupsmd (https://twitter.com/kattoupsmd) Instagram https://instagram.com/kattoupsmd (https://instagram.com/kattoupsmd)  You can find Dr. Toups's latest news, info and programs at:  http://www.dementiademystified.com (www.DementiaDemystified.com) Head over to https://rebelhealthtribe.com/kit (https://rebelhealthtribe.com/kit) to get a free download of our loaded quick start guide to help you along your healing journey.  If you like us, subscribe, review, and share us with your friends, and come join our https://www.facebook.com/groups/831283146908660...

Dr. Carolina is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in both Adult and Geriatric Psychiatry. She owns an outpatient clinic located in Prairie Village, Kansas and is the co-founder of the Healthy Aging Revolution. Her goal is to promote the mental health of adult and elderly patients by providing psychotherapy, medication management, and diagnostic evaluation for different disorders.  Dr. Carolina works with patients to assess and understand the biological, psychological, personal, and social aspects of their symptoms. She also takes into account their character traits, life experiences, and behavioral patterns, to suggest an appropriate treatment. She was born and raised in Bogotá, Colombia, and is fluent in both English and Spanish - and is raising two bilingual children! Dr. Carolina is happily settled in the Midwest and loves helping people pursue successful and healthy aging. Memorable Quotes: “I enjoy talking with very old people, they have come before us on a road by which we too may have to travel and I think we would do well to learn from them what it is like.” - Socrates, Plato's The Republic. “We have to give our older population that place that they deserve and where they can be a very instrumental part of society.” “When people have more time to be still, they see the world differently.” “Live your life with seeds of curiosity.” What You'll Learn: The importance of intergenerational relationships and how to pursue connection with those in the senior population. This Episode Includes: The underlying reason people seek psychiatric help is because they are starving for connection. Connection is just as, if not more important than, the medical side of care. People need to be heard and supported to achieve wellbeing. The older population has wisdom and life experiences that can be shared with others. The challenges of the past year and a half have highlighted just how important it is to feel connected and supported. This prevailing loneliness, that was significant before the pandemic and is magnified now, has caused cognitive problems in the older population. Ex. memory loss, loss of sense of purpose, etc. There is hope to regain what was lost through reconnecting with others. Ways to pursue connection with the older population. A brief discussion on how the Hispanic community has faced the pandemic. Three Takeaways From Today's Episode: Pursue intergenerational relationships by reaching out to the senior community and your senior family members! Send a plant, go for a walk outdoors, or plan a zoom call with one person who is part of the senior population. Consider getting a pet to help build a sense of purpose and belonging! Mentioned In The Episode: Aging well by George Vaillant. The Healthy Aging Brain by Louis Cozzolino. Women Rowing North by Mary Pipher. Aging with Grace by David Snowdon. Color Esperanza (The color of Hope) by Diego Torres Lost Connections by Johaan Hari Michael W. Smith - Friends Wellness on a Shoestring Wheel of Support Connect: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter YouTube

Jenn talks to Dr. Ipsit Vahia. Ipsit discusses ways to improve mental health in older populations, conditions to be on the lookout for, and how mental illnesses appear in older adults. He also explains how using technology can improve the mental well-being of aging populations.Ipsit Vahia, MD, is the medical director of the Geriatric Psychiatry Outpatient Services at McLean Hospital and the McLean Institute for Technology in Psychiatry. He is also the director of the Technology and Aging Laboratory and serves on the American Psychiatric Association Council on Geriatric Psychiatry and the Geriatric Psychiatry Committee of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.RELEVANT CONTENT:– More about the episode: mclean.link/z9g– Read the episode transcript: mclean.link/67w- - -The McLean Hospital podcast Mindful Things is intended to provide general information and to help listeners learn about mental health, educational opportunities, and research initiatives. This podcast is not an attempt to practice medicine or to provide specific medical advice.© 2021 McLean Hospital. All Rights Reserved.

Welcome back to the Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast for episode #143 with Dr. Jon Lieff, a nationally recognized neuropsychiatrist and expert on cellular communication science that's all about how it's our cells communicating with each other that causes feelings, sickness, thoughts, and disease in our bodies.  Watch this interview on YouTube here https://youtu.be/IKR6SAS4wSw See past episodes here https://www.achieveit360.com/episodes/  In today's episode, you will learn: ✔︎ Dr. Lief's thoughts on what is the mind vs the brain, and a closer look at perception and memory from the cell level. ✔︎ Why we get brain fog with depression and chronic stress. ✔︎ How acupuncture works and builds our immune system. ✔︎ How meditation increases immunity and fights against viruses. ✔︎ What we should ALL know about our cells for improved health and wellness. ✔︎  Dr. Lief's thoughts on whether the mind can influence your health. ✔︎  The fascinating intelligence within each cell and how a liver cell knows what it's supposed to do in the body. This is going to be a fascinating conversation, and the excitement for this episode began the week BEFORE the interview, when I posted Dr. Lieff's book and information about the interview on social media, with a link to his website, and the buzz began. I know this is a topic of interest for listeners, and I think it's very important to feature speakers who provide scientific research to answer the questions we might have about ways to improve our health, productivity and results. What you will learn today will open up your mind to new ways of looking at your health and performance, going beyond our brain, and into the cells of our body, that Dr. Lieff says are “the way our health works.”[i] If you are new here, I'm Andrea Samadi, author and educator from Toronto, Canada, now living in Arizona, and like many of our listeners, have been fascinated with learning and understanding the science behind high performance strategies in our schools, sports, and the workplace with strategies that we can all use, understand and implement, for improved results. If you have been listening to our podcast for some time, you will know that we've uncovered that if we want to improve our social and emotional skills, and experience success in our work and personal lives, it all begins with an understanding of our brain. And since most of us have not had a crash course in the basics of neuroscience, and how an understanding of our brain can impact learning, I launched this podcast in June 2019 with the goal of interviewing leaders and experts who have risen to the top of their field, using these success principles. Which brings me to our next guest, Dr. Jon Lieff.[ii] What captivated me with Dr. Lieff's work even before I had read his book, was when I heard him talking about where his interest in the topic of cellular communication began, and he noticed that the books written on this topic were impossible for the average person to understand. This is the whole reason why we started this podcast, with a focus on neuroscience, so we could take the research and break it down so that it is simple and easy for anyone without a background in science to understand. When you meet Dr. Lieff, you will find he is someone who can take high level, complex, scientific concepts, and break them down to be applicable in our daily life. This is what makes his work unique, and I know that it will be what propels him to reach the masses with these sought-after connections between the mind, brain, body and health. Here's Dr. Lieff's background so you can see the work he has been involved in for most of his career, leading him to the fascinating work on The Secret Language of Cells. Dr. Lieff is a graduate of Yale and holds a Doctorate in Medicine from Harvard Medical School; he is a known innovator in several medical fields and the leading neuropsychiatrist investigating cellular conversations.  His book explores the cellular conversation as a new way of understanding how our cells have constant intelligent chatter between them, showing no separation of brain-body, mind-body, or brain-immune. As a Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and former president of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry, Dr. Lieff is an expert in the field of neuropsychiatry. He has delivered innumerable lectures on neuroscience, psychopharmacology, brain injury, dementia, and depression for audiences of physicians, other health care providers, and the general public.  Dr. Lieff wrote some of the first books on computing and high technology in psychiatry for the American Psychiatric Press, leading to the development of one of the earliest treatment facilities for brain injury in the US.  Dr. Lieff has been quoted in Newsweek, People magazine, and other major national media outlets and has recently spoken on the podcast Stay Young America! I'm so excited to dive deep into his most recent book, The Secret Language of Cells: What Biological Conversation Tells Us About the Brain-Body Connection[iii] and see what we will uncover.   Welcome Dr. Lieff, it's wonderful to finally meet you after speaking via email the past week. Q1: Dr. Lieff, I could begin our conversation with the question that everyone asks you about your book, “why did you write this book?” but I do like to dive a bit deeper and let the listeners visit the show notes where I will list some of your recent podcasts like your Stay Young America Podcast[iv] that was excellent or To Your Good Health Radio Podcast[v] and start with a topic that I know is important enough for you to name your website after “Searching for the Mind” which will bring your website up if anyone types that phrase into Google. Searching for the meaning of “mind vs brain” is something I have also been interested in, and I recorded an episode on “Understanding the Difference Between the Mind and the Brain[vi]” on EPISODE #23 when we first began our podcast. Can you give your perspective of what is our mind vs our brain? Q1B: Can you explain perception and memory? Q2: When I read some of your testimonials of  your book, like the brilliant mind of Ray Kurzweil, who many educators know as an innovator, and he says your book is a “must read for anyone seeking to understand modern biology and advanced medical science” or Andrew Weil, MD, who says your book is “a new paradigm for understanding health and disease” I looked at the title of your book for a minute and thought about the fact that I have spent 2 years focused on podcasts about the brain, maybe some that go into the nervous system, but not one thought about how our cells control our health and well-being. Can you explain this discovery and what it means for the average person who wants to learn what they can do to improve their health, results and productivity with this understanding of what's going on with our cells?   Q3: Now I have to ask some questions that I know the initial answer will be that “science hasn't proven that yet” but I wonder what you think of this topic with your background as a medical doctor and research in this field. My Mom was diagnosed with Uterine Cancer in the late 1990s, with less than 15% chance of survival, and I have a good friend whose daughter was recently diagnosed with a rare brain tumor and was pretty much told there's no hope for you. For people like my friend's daughter, I wonder what you would think of my Mom's story of how she beat Cancer.  She was very much into the study of the mind, and told me that she did this mental exercise where she would twice a day, go from head to toe, and picture a person with an axe chopping or breaking up the cancer cells in her body. She was the only person in her group who beat Cancer and remains Cancer free today. What do you think? Can the mind influence health to this extent?   Q4: What about my friend's daughter with a brain tumor? What's the difference between brain cells (the wired brain) and the wireless brain (immune cells, blood vessel cells, organ lining cells)? 4B: What would  you do if you were told that you had Cancer?   I did learn something from the quiz you have on the homepage of your website called “Do You Know Your Cells”[vii] but wonder, how did you discover that cells communicate with each other?   Q5: Where do you think this intelligence within each cell comes from? How does a liver cell know exactly what it's supposed to do?   Q6: Dr. Lieff, I could keep asking you questions, but know that you will answer more when you come out with your second and third book on this topic, and I would love to have you back on the podcast to keep this discussion going, but what are the main topics with these next books?     I want to thank you very much Dr. Lieff for sharing your fascinating work with us. For those who want to learn more about you, I will put the link to your website and social media links in the show notes.   Dr. Lieff's website https://jonlieffmd.com/ or put Searching for the Mind into Google and you come up right away.   Dr. Lieff on TWITTER https://twitter.com/jonlieffmd Dr. Lieff on LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonlieffmd/   https://jonlieffmd.com/resources       Q9: What would be your final thought, or something that I have missed, that you think is important?   Thank you Dr. Lieff.   RESOURCES: Animal Scientist Dr. Mark Bekoff https://marcbekoff.com/   Helpful Microbes https://www.nationalgeographic.org/activity/helpful-microbes/   CAR T Cells: Engineering a cancer-fighting immune super soldier January 19, 2016 https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2016/01/19/engineering-a-cancer-fighting-immune-super-soldier/   Carl Zimmer The Meaning of Life https://carlzimmer.com/the-meaning-of-life-437/   Know Thyself: Well-Being and Subjective Experience Published January 22, 2018 by Joseph E LeDoux, Richard Brown, Daniel S Pine, Stefan G Hoffmann https://dana.org/article/know-thyself-well-being-and-subjective-experience/   What is This thing Called Subjective Experience? https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1994-00672-001   Neuroimmune circuits in inter-organ communications Published by Jun R. Huh December 19, 2019 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41577-019-0247-z   REFERENCES:     [i] Stay Young America Podcast with Dr. Jon Lieff https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/to-your-good/the-secret-language-of-cells-lTE5Nis0fk-/ [ii] https://jonlieffmd.com/ [iii] The Secret Language of Cells: What Biological Conversation Tells Us About the Brain-Body Connection by Jon Lieff, MD. September 22, 2020 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084HKZ4HK/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 [iv] Stay Young America Podcast with Dr. Jon Lieff https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/to-your-good/the-secret-language-of-cells-lTE5Nis0fk-/ [v] To Your Good Health Radio Podcast with Dr. Jon Lieff https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/to-your-good/the-secret-language-of-cells-lTE5Nis0fk-/ [vi] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #23 on “Understanding the Difference Between Your Brain and Your Mind” https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/understanding-your-brain-and-mind-for-increased-results/ [vii] https://jonlieffmd.com/ Do You Know Your Cells Quiz (halfway down the page)

Gary Small, MD, is Chair of Psychiatry at Hackensack University Medical Center, and Behavioral Health Physician in Chief for Hackensack Meridian Health. Prior to his move to New Jersey, he was Professor of Psychiatry at UCLA where he also directed the university’s Longevity Center. Dr. Small has studied and developed lifestyle and memory training programs for improving cognition and healthy aging, which have made available throughout the U.S. and abroad in senior centers, hospitals, and other community sites. Dr. Small has authored over 500 scientific works and received numerous awards and honors, including the American Psychiatric Association’s Weinberg Award for Excellence in Geriatric Psychiatry. Scientific American magazine named him one of the world’s top 50 innovators in science and technology. He is the author of 12 popular books, including international bestseller, The Memory Bible

Dr. Simon Ducharme is a neuropsychiatrist and a clinician-scientist at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute and The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital). He specializes in frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and the interface between psychiatric disorders and dementia. His research program uses advanced neuroimaging techniques to develop diagnostic biomarkers for FTD. Dr. Ducharme is the Director of the McGill Division of Geriatric Psychiatry & Neuropsychiatry and the Director of the American Neuropsychiatric Association Committee on Research. Dr. Ducharme will speak about FTD and how it differs from other forms of dementia. He will address the types of behavioral changes caused by FTD, how they may evolve as the disease progresses, and ways of dealing with these types of changes. This episode of McGill Cares is made possible thanks to a donation by the Lindsay Memorial Foundation. Original Air Date: April 7, 2021 McGill Cares is a webcast series designed to support informal caregivers. During candid, 30-minute interviews with leading experts, Claire Webster, Alzheimer Care Consultant and Founder of the McGill Dementia Education Program, explores topics related to caring for a loved one with dementia. For more information about the McGill Dementia Education Program or to make a donation, please visit www.mcgill.ca/dementia. If you have specific topics or questions that you would like us to address during our weekly webcasts, please email us at dementia@mcgill.ca.

Dr. Desai is a geriatric psychiatrist and an adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at University of Washington School of Medicine. He is the co-author (along with his wife Dr Faith Galliano Desai) of the book One Day Mindfulness Millionaire: Living Mindfully – A Lighthearted Primer for the Uninitiated. He is also the co-author (along with his mentor Dr. George Grossberg, a national and international leader in Geriatric Psychiatry) of the book Psychiatric Consultation in Long-term Care: A guide for healthcare professionals, 2nd Edition published by Cambridge University Press in 2017. His practice focuses on helping patients with Intellectual disabilities, Autism, Treatment-resistant Schizophrenia and Bipolar disorder, Dementias and Long-term care residents. He has been in practice for 21 years. Dr. Desai conducts workshops on stress management and neuroplasticity-based resilience training that includes learning simple mantra meditations and living mindfully.Follow Knowledgeable Aging:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Knowledgeable-Aging-102638398162823Twitter: https://twitter.com/KnowledgeAgingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowledgeableaging/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/knowledgeable-aging/?viewAsMember=trueSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/05OHF9FkmhzCO5PDsyGfGqNewsletter: https://www.knowledgeableaging.com/newsletter/

GUESTS:Chad Rohlfs, Chief Development Officer Banner Health Foundation, Tucson 1625 N Campbell AveTucson, AZ  85719520.694.3967chad.rohlfs@bannerhealth.comhttps://www.bannerhealthfoundation.org/SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | LinkedIn |Chad M. Rohlfs is Chief Development Officer for Banner Health Foundation, Tucson. With more than 25 years of development experience, Rohlfs has successfully led capital campaigns, managed and motivated employees and volunteer boards, and launched grateful patient philanthropic programs in four healthcare institutions.   Mr. Rohlfs is a native Iowan and a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa.  He began his career in fundraising at the young age of five while going door-to-door in his hometown asking for donations to a residential care facility that housed his mentally challenged aunt.  Rohlfs was this charity's top youth fundraiser throughout his adolescent years and says he knew from that time that development simply was a part of his DNA.  Prior to joining Banner, Rohlfs led development efforts for Iowa Health System, Meriter Hospital and Sanford Health Foundation.  In addition to his healthcare experience, he also served in higher education development at the University of Illinois, and most recently as the Chief Development Officer for the Purdue College of Veterinary Medicine.  In this role he led his team to the successful completion of the Ever True Campaign, yielding a result of $54 million in dollars raised, exceeding his goal of $40 million for the College of Veterinary Medicine. Information about your Business  As a nonprofit health care provider, Banner Health is responsible and accountable to the communities it serves. Every dollar earned is reinvested in state-of-the-art patient care, technology, and medical facilities to meet the health care needs of our communities. Charitable gifts to Banner Health Foundation enhance the patient experience, supporting programs and services that would not otherwise exist, and enhancing the care and comfort we can provide our patients and their families.Allan A. Anderson, MD, Medical Director, Banner Alzheimer's Institute - Tucson University of Arizona – Banner Health North 3838 N. Campbell Ave, Bldg 2, Third Floor – ClinicTucson, AZ 85719520-694-7021allan.anderson@bannerhealth.comDr. Allan Anderson is a board-certified geriatric psychiatrist who has devoted much of his clinical and research career in the specific area of cognitive disorders and dementia care. He has served as Past President of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry and in 2014 received the Clinician of the Year award from that organization. He is a member of many professional societies and has presented at local, regional, national and international meetings on topics germane to Alzheimer's disease. At BAI-Tucson he is joining a team of professionals passionate about delivering quality care to patients with dementia and their family members. Michelle Faddoul MSW, LCSW Family and Community Services NavigatorBanner Alzheimer's Institute  3838 N. Campbell Ave, Bldg 2, Third Floor – ClinicTucson, AZ 85719520-694-7021                    michelle.faddoul@bannerhealth.comhttps://www.banneralz.org/SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook |Michelle Faddoul is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience working with families and individuals.   She has a strong background in treating those with mental health concerns across a variety of clinical settings.   Michelle has worked in world-renowned inpatient treatment centers in Southern California to large scale outpatient medical centers serving a diverse population of clients.   She approaches her work with a strong passion, positive attitude, and personal understanding. She now brings her work to Tucson where she proudly serves as the Family and Community Services Navigator at Banner Alzheimer's Institute.    Michelle Faddoul graduated Summa Cum Laude from California State University, Sacramento with her bachelor's in Psychology and went on to graduate with the highest honor's distinction from California State University, Sacramento with her Master's in Social Work.   Michelle Faddoul is a dually Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California and Arizona.  About Banner HospitalThe Phoenix-based Banner Alzheimer's Institute, known internationally as a leader in the fight against Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, is building a multidisciplinary memory and research center in Tucson's Catalina Foothills. The 10,000-square-foot facility, which is set to open in the spring of 2020, will be named the Toole Family Memory Center at Banner Alzheimer's Institute in Tucson. The institute was scheduled to break ground on the project Friday, June 28. It will be located at the southeast corner of North Hacienda del Sol and East River roads, east of North Campbell Avenue. The Toole family lives in Tucson and donated $5 million to the Banner Alzheimer's Foundation to bring the institute to Southern Arizona, officials said. The center will provide outpatient services related to the evaluation, diagnosis and medical management of both cognitive and non-cognitive behavior problems, according to the release. The center will also offer clinical trials where patients can learn about and gain access to promising investigational treatments and research. The number of people living with Alzheimer's in Arizona is expected to grow by 43% over the next seven years, the national Alzheimer's Association says. Among other findings in the association's 2018 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures report: An estimated 5.7 million Americans have Alzheimer's dementia, including 140,000 in Arizona. By 2025, the number of people ages 65 and older with Alzheimer's dementia is estimated to reach 7.1 million. In Arizona, the number of individuals with Alzheimer's is predicted to be 200,000. The burden on Alzheimer's caregivers continues to grow. In 2017, more than 16 million Americans provided about 18.4 billion hours of unpaid care in the form of physical, emotional and financial support — a contribution valued at $232.1 billion. In Arizona, 330,000 caregivers provided 376 million hours of unpaid care, valued at $4.7 billion. 

Mindfulness doesn't have to be complicated. In fact, sometimes all it takes is returning your awareness to the present moment. The science behind mindfulness is known worldwide and cross-culturally: Our brains are prediction-making machines, so it can take some training to prevent ourselves from jumping to conclusions about events that haven't happened yet. This week, Steve Wengel, MD, is our guest from the “wellness biz” (his words). Dr. Wengel is a professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) and the assistant vice chancellor for campus wellness for UNMC and the University of Nebraska-Omaha. Join the Burnout Busters for a practical discussion about how time-pressed health care professionals can make mindfulness work for them. -- Steven Wengel, MD, is a professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) and the first-ever assistant vice chancellor for campus wellness for UNMC and the University of Nebraska-Omaha. Dr. Wengel is from Omaha and has been a practicing psychiatrist since 1991, specializing in geriatric psychiatry. He treats patients with a broad range of psychiatric conditions, including dementia, depression, and anxiety disorders. He is currently the director of the UNMC Division of Geriatric Psychiatry, and he previously served as the chair of the UNMC Department of Psychiatry, from 2004 to 2018. Dr. Wengel has a longstanding interest in the role of non-medication interventions for reducing stress and anxiety. He has employed meditation techniques in his personal, clinical, and academic practices for many years, and has worked with the University of Nebraska to create innovative academic and clinical programs in stress reduction. In his current role as the wellness champion for UNMC, he oversees academic programs reaching out to faculty and trainees in all disciplines. His goal is to reduce stress and burnout in health care students and staff, as well as to reach out to other populations across the state and region. -- Remember, you can use the hashtag #mhttcbyebyeburnout to share your well-being journey with us and others! Learn more at https://bit.ly/BurnoutBustersThePodcast

"20% of people have mental illnesses, 100% of people have mental health." This week Julian talks to esteemed Professor Dilip Jeste MD, whose latest book ‘Wiser' is the culmination of years of developing a scientific, medical and spiritual understanding of wisdom, what it means, how we measure it and what it effects. In his youth and medical training in Pune, India he was imbued with an understanding that is ingrained in Indian cultures that wisdom comes with age, and is necessary for our survival. Since then he has had a distinguished medical career which started in Mumbai and led him to the US. He started a Geriatric Psychiatry program from scratch at UC San Diego; today it is one of the largest Geriatric Psychiatry Divisions in the world, did a stint as the President of the American Psychiatric Association where he introduced a number of pioneering medical interventions and guides, and did a series of groundbreaking psychiatric studies on numerous areas, with his main areas of research include schizophrenia, neuropsychiatric interventions, and successful ageing. Professor Jeste has much to teach us about being wise, how we can measure and improve our wisdom, and how to reframe how we see mental health as a society. In this incredibly educational and moving episode he talks about how his eastern roots guided him and his research, what he wants to change in our healthcare system, how we can prepare our young people to be more robust against the plague of loneliness, and how we can take care of one and other and ourselves. Wiser is out now Mentioned in the podcast: DSM5 - Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Introduced by Prof Jeste in his time as the head of the American Psychiatric Association. Juliane Holt-Lunstad who can be heard on our podcast here San Diego Wisdom Scale Julian Abel can be found on Twitter Follow Survival of the Kindest on Twitter, Instagram and subscribe on Apple, Spotify or wherever you like to listen to get our episodes as they are released. Email us on sotk@compassionate-communitiesuk.co.uk

Transcript available here on our websiteThis week Julian talks to esteemed Professor Dilip Jeste MD, whose latest book ‘Wiser' is the culmination of years of developing a scientific, medical and spiritual understanding of wisdom, what it means, how we measure it and what it effects. In his youth and medical training in Pune, India he was imbued with an understanding that is ingrained in Indian cultures that wisdom comes with age, and is necessary for our survival. Since then he has had a distinguished medical career which started in Mumbai and led him to the US. He started a Geriatric Psychiatry program from scratch at UC San Diego; today it is one of the largest Geriatric Psychiatry Divisions in the world, did a stint as the President of the American Psychiatric Association where he introduced a number of pioneering medical interventions and guides, and did a series of groundbreaking psychiatric studies on numerous areas, with his main areas of research include schizophrenia, neuropsychiatric interventions, and successful ageing. Professor Jeste has much to teach us about being wise, how we can measure and improve our wisdom, and how to reframe how we see mental health as a society. In this incredibly educational and moving episode he talks about how his eastern roots guided him and his research, what he wants to change in our healthcare system, how we can prepare our young people to be more robust against the plague of loneliness, and how we can take care of one and other and ourselves. Wiser is out nowMentioned in the podcast:DSM5 - Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Introduced by Prof Jeste in his time as the head of the American Psychiatric Association. Juliane Holt-Lunstad who can be heard on our podcast hereSan Diego Wisdom ScaleJulian Abel can be found on TwitterFollow Survival of the Kindest on Twitter, Instagram and subscribe on Apple, Spotify or wherever you like to listen to get our episodes as they are released. Email us compassion.pod@gmail.com

Join Colm and Associate Professor Steve MacFarlane, Head of Clinical Services at The Dementia Centre as they discuss the clinical and pharmacological considerations in the treatment of those who are experiencing behaviours and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD). Through a balanced discussion they explore the benefits of non-pharmacological approaches to care compared to anti-psychotic medication, appropriate medication use, the importance of person- centred Care, and the Dementia Support Australia program (DSA). This episode is sponsored by the HammondCare Foundation.Find out more about the limiting of drugs in the treatment of changed behaviour in dementia in this article , the  Australian Prescriber, and this report.   For information on language and changed behaviour for those with dementia there is the editorial titled ‘Language paradigms when behaviour changes with dementia: BanBPSD'  from the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. For all feedback please email hello@dementiacente.com.au

Dr. Desai is a geriatric psychiatrist and an adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at University of Washington School of Medicine. He is the co-author (along with his wife Dr Faith Galliano Desai) of the book One Day Mindfulness Millionaire: Living Mindfully – A Lighthearted Primer for the Uninitiated. He is also the co-author (along with his mentor Dr. George Grossberg, a national and international leader in Geriatric Psychiatry) of the book Psychiatric Consultation in Long-term Care: A guide for healthcare professionals, 2nd Edition published by Cambridge University Press in 2017. His practice focuses on helping patients with Intellectual disabilities, Autism, Treatment-resistant Schizophrenia and Bipolar disorder, Dementias and Long-term care residents. He has been in practice for 21 years. Dr. Desai conducts workshops on stress management and neuroplasticity-based resilience training that includes learning simple mantra meditations and living mindfully.Follow Knowledgeable Aging:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Knowledgeable-Aging-102638398162823Twitter: https://twitter.com/KnowledgeAgingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowledgeableaging/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/knowledgeable-aging/?viewAsMember=trueSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/05OHF9FkmhzCO5PDsyGfGqNewsletter: https://www.knowledgeableaging.com/newsletter/

Gary Small, M.D., is new Chair of Psychiatry at Hackensack University Medical Center, and Physician in Chief for Behavioral Health Services for Hackensack Meridian Health. Prior to joining HUMC, he was Professor of Psychiatry, Parlow-Solomon Professor on Aging, and Director of Geriatric Psychiatry and the Longevity Center at UCLA. Dr. Small has authored over 500 scientific works and received numerous awards and honors, including the American Psychiatric Association’s Weinberg Award for Excellence in Geriatric Psychiatry. Scientific American magazine named him one of the world’s top 50 innovators in science and technology. He is the author of 12 popular books, including The New York Times bestseller, The Memory Bible.

Dr. Chris Walling, PsyD, SEP, C-IAYT has been an active leader in healthcare for nearly two decades. His work integrates the developmental, biological, and somatic aspects of the lifespan. His work in academic medicine has included the administration of multidisciplinary leadership teams in hematology-oncology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and geriatric psychiatry. He is a Clinical Research Fellow in the Traumatic Stress Research Consortium at the Kinsey Institute located at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. Dr. Walling is the current President of the United States Association of Body Psychotherapy, the hub of somatic psychology. His clinical focus in the behavioral sciences has examined the intersections of neuropsychotherapy, affect regulation, and somatic psychotherapy. Dr. Walling is the former Executive Administrator for the UCLA Longevity Center and Division of Geriatric Psychiatry. He currently serves as the Vice President of Education at the Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation where cutting-edge research is conducted in geriatric integrative medicine. Dr. Walling is also a member of the Somatic Experiencing Research Committee at the Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute in Boulder, Colorado. Dr. Walling is a clinical associate at the New Center for Psychoanalysis and a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in Los Angeles, California. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Tara McBride Afonso, PsyD, is a staff psychologist at VA Boston Healthcare System and Instructor in Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. Dr. McBride specializes in providing psychotherapy, assessments, and caregiver support to homebound older adults and their families. In addition to in-person care, she has been providing clinical services via telehealth for several years. Dr. McBride earned her doctorate from Nova Southeastern University where she carved out her own geropsychology focused training, went on to complete a pre-doctoral internship at Louis Stokes Cleveland VA in the gero-track, and a postdoctoral fellowship in Geropsychology at VA Boston. In addition to clinical duties, she supervises psychology fellows who rotate through the Home Based Primary Care setting and is a member of the Disruptive Behavior Committee at VA Boston.Resources discussed in today's episode:McKnight Article: ‘Tips for Successful Telehealth Services Implementation in SNFs,' by Jennifer Birdsall.APA Articles on Telehealth:APA Guidelines for the practice of telepsychologyEthical guidance for the COVID-19 eraHow to apply telehealth in Nursing HomesCOVID-19: What the Ethics Code says about reopening your practice nowFurther Reading:Implementation Considerations for Telehealth Programs Serving Older Adults, by the Rural Health Information Hub‘Therapy Notes' blog article: “The Therapist's Telehealth Guide for COVID-19”Gould, C. E., & Hantke, N. C. (2020). Promoting technology and virtual visits to improve older adult mental health in the face of COVID-19. The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 28(8), 889-890.Hantke, N. C., & Gould, C. (2020). Examining Older Adult Cognitive Status in the Time of COVID‐19. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 68(7), 1387-1389. https://doi.org/10.1111/jgs.16514Pimentel, C. B., Gately, M., Barczi, S. R., Boockvar, K. S., Bowman, E. H., Caprio, T. V., ... & Griffiths, P. C. (2019). GRECC Connect: geriatrics telehealth to empower health care providers and improve management of older veterans in rural communities. Federal Practitioner, 36(10), 464.

Carrie talks with Dr. Andy Rosenzweig.

Daniel Plotkin, MD has practiced Geriatric Psychiatry for over 40 years - and has a growing concern for the future of Geriatric Care and Medicine.  He says, "old people and aging people who think that aging will inevitably lead to frailty and cognitive impairment are at increased risk to develop dementia. Those who think loneliness and depression are inevitable will be at increased risk for clinical depression and suicide.  This presents a huge problem as the largest population is growing old fast and yet there will not be enough doctors trained in geriatrics to give the proper care. This episode goes deep into the problem, possible solutions, and what's ahead for the largest segment of the population and the fastest growing.  

Overview: Dr. Kat Toups, a functional medicine psychiatrist at Bay Area Wellness, was just 50 years old when she found herself struggling with full-fledged dementia symptoms. Through functional medicine, she was able to reverse her disease and return to work as a doctor and researcher. In this conversation, we discuss what functional medicine and functional medicine psychiatry are, how food itself can be medicine, the good and bad sides of inflammation, new research on COVID-19 and, of course, Kat’s own story with disease and healing. Resources from the podcast:“The UltraMind Solution: Fix Your Broken Brain By Healing Your Body First” by Dr. Mark Hyman (https://store.drhyman.com/collections/books)“The Autoimmune Solution: Prevent and Reverse the Full Spectrum of Inflammatory Symptoms and Diseases“ by Amy Myers (https://www.amymyersmd.com/autoimmunesolution/)Kat Toups MD Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/BayAreaWellness.net/)“After Alzheimer’s Diagnosis, Man Regains His Memory -- and His Driver’s License” article (https://rebuildingmyhealth.com/alzheimers-diagnosis/)Bio: Kat Toups, M.D., DFAPA, IFMCP is a Functional Medicine Psychiatrist at Bay Area Wellness in Walnut Creek, CA, and is the organizer/administrator for Bay Area Functional Medicine group since 2012. Dr. Toups is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association (the highest honor bestowed by the APA), Board Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and previously boarded in Geriatric Psychiatry.She has been active in local Psychiatric organizations, including Northern CA Psychiatric Society where she was on the Board of Trustees from 2008 – 2012 and served as Councilor-at-Large, as well as a co-founder and member of the NCPS Integrative Psychiatry Steering Committee, in addition to their Nominating Committee for several years. Dr. Toups was also very active in the East Bay Psychiatric Association for many years, serving on their Board of Trustees from 2006-2012, and as President from 2009–2012.Dr. Toups practices Functional Medicine Psychiatry, which seeks to discover the underlying causes of inflammation (like diet/nutrition, lifestyle, genetics including MTHF/Methylation/Sulfation/Detoxigenomic genetic polymorphisms, GI health including food allergies and dysbiosis, toxin exposure, chronic infections, and biochemical abnormalities) that can all be contributors to problems with Psychiatric symptoms and/or cognition difficulties. Detection and correction of these problems can result in the resolution of the Psychiatric symptoms, rather than just providing a band-aid by only prescribing Psychiatric medications without addressing the underlying causes of the Psychiatric problem. Dr. Toups also works with people having health challenges who are not experiencing Psychiatric problems.

The guest is Deirdre Johnston, M.B.B.Ch., M.D., who is Assistant Professor, Division of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neuropsychiatry in the Department of Psychiatry at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and Medical Director of the PATCH and MIND at Home community-based programs.

The guest is Deirdre Johnston, M.B.B.Ch., M.D., who is Assistant Professor, Division of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neuropsychiatry in the Department of Psychiatry at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and Medical Director of the PATCH and MIND at Home community-based programs.

The guest is Deirdre Johnston, M.B.B.Ch., M.D., who is Assistant Professor, Division of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neuropsychiatry in the Department of Psychiatry at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and Medical Director of the PATCH and MIND at Home community-based programs.

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Curcumin, a chemical found in turmeric that gives mustard and curry their yellow color, has long been known for its anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant capabilities. Because of its prevalence in Indian cuisine, some researchers suspect that reduced inflammation in the brain from frequent curcumin use may explain why senior citizens in India have a lower prevalence of Alzheimer's disease and better cognitive performance than older adults from other backgrounds. In a 2018 study published in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, UCLA researchers examined what effects an easily absorbed curcumin supplement had on memory in individuals with AND without Alzheimer's disease. The study utilized a double-blind, placebo-controlled study that included 40 adults (age 50-90) who had mild memory complaints. The patients were randomly assigned to one of two groups receiving either a placebo or 90 mg of curcumin two times a day for 18 months. Outcome measures used in the study included standard cognitive tests performed initially and again at six-month intervals, and curcumin blood levels were measured initially and again after 18 months. Positron emission tomography (PET) scans were utilized in 30 of the 40 subjects to determine the levels of amyloid and tau in the brain tissue at the start and after 18 months. The curcumin group experienced significant improvements in memory and attention skills while members of the placebo group did not. Participants in the curcumin group also performed 28% better on memory assessments and reported mild improvements in their mood. Moreover, their brain PET scans showed significantly less amyloid and tau signals in the amygdala and hypothalamus, parts of the brain associated with memory and emotional functions. The only reported side effects were mild abdominal pain and nausea, which affected four of the curcumin group participants. The authors are planning a larger study that will include people with mild depression to see if curcumin can also serve as an anti-depressant. It will also allow researchers to assess whether curcumin's memory enhancing effects will vary according to people's genetic risk for acquiring Alzheimer's, their age, or the extent of their cognitive problems. These preliminary results are exciting, as it appears that taking curcumin could provide meaningful cognitive benefits over the years. Doctors of chiropractic frequently council patients on diet and supplementation through the use vitamin, minerals, herbal formulas, and more, of which turmeric/curcumin is a common recommendation, especially given it anti-inflammatory benefits for musculoskeletal conditions. www.PainReliefChiroOnline.com

Technology has transformed our access to medical and health information, for good and ill. Web search results put serious researchers and clinicians on the same 'stage' as digital snake oil salesmen, all fighting for people's limited attention. Add to this the growing importance of preventing and managing chronic conditions such as dementia, and the need for health literacy has never been greater. Enter the health literacy innovators! This episode, CABHI Managing Director Dr. Allison Sekuler sits down with three people that have taken on this challenge. Their projects, the Fountain of Health and iGeriCare, each combine digital technology with evidence-based health information to reach people with the information they need to stay healthy, and care for others, as they age. Join us as we hear how detail-oriented researchers learn to add a little 'sizzle' to their 'steak', use the principles of behaviour change on both patients and their fellow clinicians, and win the battle to relegate snake oil to the bottom of the barrel. Featuring special guests: Dr. Anthony Levinson, Neuropsychiatrist, Director, Division of e-Learning Innovation, McMaster University At the Division of e-Learning Innovation, Dr. Levinson exercises his passion for researching and developing online solutions to deliver high-quality health educational experiences to both the public and health care professionals. IGeriCare provides a unique opportunity to leverage his expertise in mental health and learning technologies to create a modern and engaging approach to dementia education. Dr. Levinson practices Medical Psychiatry, is an Associate Professor and holds the John Evans Chair in Health Sciences Educational Research and Instructional Development at McMaster University. Dr. Keri-Leigh Cassidy, MD FRCPC, is a Professor of Geriatric Psychiatry at Dalhousie University, and the founder of the Fountain of Health™ Initiative for Optimal Aging. She is also the co-founder of the World Aging and Brain Health Institute, and Vice President of the Canadian Academy of Geriatric Psychiatry. Dr. Cassidy is a national expert in late life mood disorders and psychotherapy teaching at the CAGP National Review Course in Geriatric Psychiatry, and author of Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for older adults. Dr. Cassidy received the 2016 Canadian Academy of Geriatric Psychiatry Award for Outstanding Contributions to Geriatric Psychiatry in Canada. She was the 2018 recipient of the Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR) Betty Havens Prize for Knowledge Translation in Aging. Dr. Michael Vallis, PhD. R. Psych Dr. Vallis is a registered health psychologist practicing in Halifax, Canada. He is a Health Behaviour Change Consultant and Associate Professor in Family Medicine at Dalhousie University. His main areas of expertise are diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular risk and gastroenterology. He has worked in the public health system for 35 years and is now working as a consultant and doing private practice. He regularly supervises clinical and academic students at Dalhousie and is active in research on motivation, behavioural change and psychosocial adaptation to chronic disease. He consults nationally as well as internationally and is heavily involved in journal editing, clinical practice guidelines and academic publications. He was recently awarded a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal by the Government of Canada on the recommendation of Diabetes Canada. Recommended resources: Dr. Levinson: iGericare: https://igericare.ca McMaster Optimal Aging Portal: http://mcmasteroptimalaging.org MedlinePlus: https://medlineplus.gov/ Dr. Cassidy: Fountain of Health: https://fountainofhealth.ca/ Canadian Coalition for Seniors Mental Health: https://ccsmh.ca/ Dr. Vallis: Behaviour Change Institute: http://www.behaviourchangeinstitute.ca Canadian Network for Health Behaviour Change and Promotion: https://can-change.ca/

The Pediatrician Who Promotes Public Health Awareness Through Writing for TV Shows (0:34)Guest: Neal Baer, Pediatrician and Writer for TV Shows, ER, Law & Order: SUV, and Designated Survivor. Both Law & Order : SVU and ER were shows written and produced for a long time by Neal Baer who also ran Designated Survivor on Netflix. But here's what's especially interesting about Dr. Baer – yes, doctor. He's a pediatrician who makes a point of weaving important public health messages into the shows he works on whenever he can. (Originally aired 7/18/2019) Seniors Are at Higher Risk for Suicide. Watch for the Five Ds (18:25)Guest: Yeates Conwell, MD, Director of Geriatric Psychiatry, Co-Director, Center for the Study and Prevention of Suicide, University of RochesterAs Baby Boomers reach their golden years, the risk of suicide among seniors is a growing concern. Americans 85 years and older have one of the highest suicides rates of any age group. (Originally aired 9/3/19) About Fresh Puts Grocery Stores on Wheels to Fight Food Deserts (35:14)Guest: Annika Morgan Is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of About Fresh There's a nonprofit in Boston that loads up school buses with fresh produce and sells it at a discount in neighborhoods that lack grocery stores. Doctors in the community even hand out gift cards for the fruits-and-veggies-school-bus to patients who need a healthier diet. They're literally prescribing food as medicine. (Originally aired 10/1/2019) True Color – Where Do Colors Come From Naturally? (50:43)Guest: Keith Recker, Editor and Founder of HAND/EYE Magazine, Author of “True Colors: World Masters of Natural Dyes and Pigment”If a piece of clothing is made with natural colors and fibers, it's probably brown right? Or maybe rust-colored? Natural colors just aren't anywhere near as vibrant as the yellow and pinks and reds and blue dyes made by scientists in laboratories. That's certainly what Keith Recker thought as an executive at Saks Fifth Avenue. When a natural dye expert told him she could make any color he could want for the store's luxurious racks from completely natural sources, Recker says he nodded politely and changed the subject. Then the natural dyer proved him wrong. (Originally aired 8/14/2019) The Science Behind Artificial and Natural Flavoring (1:08:59)Guest: Gene Ahlborn, Professor of Food Science, Toxicology, and Flavor Chemistry, Brigham Young UniversityWhen I see “all natural flavors” on a food label, I imagine that means the thing is flavored only by its main ingredients. So if it's apple juice, then it's flavored by actual apples. But that's not how flavoring works in the processed food industry. In fact, the difference between “natural” and “artificial” is not nearly as big as you'd think. (Originally aired 9/4/2019) Ads Can Make Us Mad—Which Is Sometimes the Point (1:22:30)Guest: Mark Bartholomew, Professor of Law, University of BuffaloIHOP or the International House of Pancakes caused a big stir about two years ago when it changed its name to IHOB - the International House of Burgers. Pancake fans went a little nuts at the betrayal. But it was just a marketing stunt. IHOP wanted to make people mad. This is a growing trend in advertising. (Originally Aired 8/6/2019)

This week, Dr. Rose is joined by Dr. Melissa Shepard, a geriatric psychiatrist at the Memory Center of Charlotte to discuss the importance of mental healthcare especially for seniors, and how she works to treat memory disorders for her patients.Connect with Dr. Shepardmemorycentercharlotte.comMemory Center of Charlotte300 Billingsley RoadCharlotte, NC 28211704-577-3186Connect with Dr. RoseDr. Sara Rose, Ph.D4600 Park Road, Suite 315Charlotte, NC 28209(704) 525-1213sara@drsararose.com

In today’s episode we dive deep into the topic of psychedelic assisted psychotherapy, one of the newer emerging modalities in the field of medicine. We sit down to discuss with Dr. Timothy Buckley, a clinical psychiatrist at the Edward Hines VA system to discuss the what the current research is telling us, why this is so exciting for the field of psychiatry and how this new therapy will fit into medicine in the future. Before we hop into our discussion, we wanted to make sure that our listeners understand that this episode is intended to be for general informational purposes only and is not to be interpreted as an endorsement for use. Dr. Buckley’s discussion today is not meant to represent the views or policy of the VA hospital system, but are rather an expression of his own academic interests in this evolving therapeutic modality. Furthermore, listeners should be aware that the inappropriate use of these compounds carry real consequences including both the potential for physiologic harm as well as potential legal ramifications, as these substances are currently considered schedule 1 drugs by the DEA. With that said, please enjoy this discussion with Dr. Timothy Buckley Bio - Dr. Buckley grew up in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He attended Western Michigan University where he received a BA in English and Spanish. He then worked with the mentally ill in rehabilitation centers for several years before returning to school to obtain a medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine and later did his residency in psychiatry at the University of Kansas Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in Geriatric Psychiatry from NW University. He now works at Hines VA medical center and teaches Loyola’s Stritch School of Medicine. Links from episode https://maps.org/ https://hopkinspsychedelic.org/ https://www.nature.com/articles/npp201784 - great review article on the potential for psychedelics as a therapy https://tim.blog/2019/09/10/largest-psychedelic-research-center/ https://www.amazon.com/Change-Your-Mind-Consciousness-Transcendence/dp/0735224153/ref=sr_1_3?crid=DV9Q4Y90D9S7&keywords=how+to+change+your+mind&qid=1574527221&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&sprefix=how+to+change+%2Caps%2C187&sr=8-3 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5641975/

In this episode of GPWorks, ICGP Quality and Policy Manager Dr Helen McVeigh talks to Dr Deirdre Johnston from the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences in John Hopkins University School of Medicine Baltimore. Deirdre talks about the experience she gained during her career; from training in medicine in Galway to moving to Alberta Canada specialising in psychiatry for the elderly.

Rural America and the 2020 ElectionGuest: Sarah Smarsh, Author of “Heartland: A Memoir of Working Hard and Being Broke in the Richest Country on Earth”Rural America helped Donald Trump win the presidency and could give him another four years in office. Kansas author Sarah Smarsh says the prevailing story of what rural America is –who the people are, what they want, why they voted for Donald Trump –is largely wrong. Autopsy of a Wrongful ConvictionGuest: John Hollway, Associate Dean and Executive Director of the Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice at the University of Pennsylvania Law School2,482. That's how many people over the last 30 years have spent time in prison–an average of 8 years –and then been exonerated of the crime because it turned out they were innocent. 2,482 people. How do mistakes like that happen? Or maybe it's not mistakes –it's outright misconduct on the part of cops or prosecutors? Increasingly, cities around the country are setting up task forces to uncover wrongful convictions –and in a few cases, when they do, another task force comes into figure out what went wrong. Seniors Are at Higher Risk for SuicideGuest: Yeates Conwell, MD, Director of Geriatric Psychiatry, Co-Director, Center for the Study and Prevention of Suicide, University of RochesterAs Baby Boomers reach their golden years, the risk of suicide among seniors is a growing concern. Americans 85 years and older have one of the highest suicides rates of any age group.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 Seagulls Have Some Redeeming QualitiesGuest: Sarah J. Courchesne, Associate Professor of Natural Science at Northern Essex Community College, Co-Coordinator for the Gulls of Appledore Project with the Shoals Marine LaboratorySeagulls can be really annoying. They steal your French fries. Poop on your beach towel. Harass your kids. The pesky birds have become such a problem in a New Jersey city that officials spent thousands of dollars this month on hawks, owls, and falcons to scare away the gulls. But maybe it's time we stop hating on them so much - Sarah Courchesne has been studying seagulls for the past 11 years, and she says we're missing how amazing these creatures are. How One Fungus Could Wipe Out the Banana as We Know ItGuest: Randy Ploetz, Professor of Plant Pathology at the Tropical Research & Education Center, University of Florida in Homesteadfungus that has been wiping out banana plantations in Asia and Australia has finally crossed the ocean to Latin America –where we get most of our bananas. The Colombian government has declared a national emergency. And scientists are scrambling to figure out how to protect the world's bananas.  Tackling Mental Health, Finding Hope on Social MediaGuest: Caroline Kaufman @poeticpoison, Author of “When the World Didn't End”Caroline Kaufman started posting raw, personal poetry on Instagram when she was a freshman in high school. At first, she did it anonymously under the handle @poeticpoison. Then her poems went viral and her following grew to over a hundred thousand. Teenagers, in particular, connected with her short, powerful poems about struggling with mental illness and thoughts of suicide, learning to cope with heartbreak and be kinder to herself. Six years later, Caroline Kaufman is attending Harvard and publishing her second poetry collection –the first came out last year was called “Light Filters In.” Her latest is “When the World Didn't End.”

On today’s episode, Trevor shares the new way that he incorporates exercise into his daily routine.Then Dr. Brent Forester, chief of McLean’s Division of Geriatric Psychiatry (15:24), joins us to discuss the need to get people talking about the Alzheimer’s epidemic. He also talks about addressing behavioral complications in older adults. Brent shares a bit about his groundbreaking research project on the effects of ECT on people with dementia.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:– McLean Hospital is the leader in Alzheimer’s and dementia resources and research (22:26)– How music helps with memory retention (32:54)– McLean is using synthetic marijuana as one avenue of battling dementia (01:01:37)RELEVANT CONTENT:– McLean Researchers Lead ECT Study for Alzheimer’s Patients With Aggression: mclean.link/4o1– Study Examines How Sensitivity to Emotions Changes Across the Life Span: mclean.link/i6u– A Landmark Law Hopes to Improve Alzheimer’s Care in Mass.: mclean.link/0ajRead the episode transcript: mclean.link/5hm- - -The McLean Hospital podcast Mindful Things is intended to provide general information and to help listeners learn about mental health, educational opportunities, and research initiatives. This podcast is not an attempt to practice medicine or to provide specific medical advice.© 2019 McLean Hospital. All Rights Reserved.

Cassandra is a Credentialed Professional Gerontologist and Certified Wellness Coach. Her career experience is varied working with the older adult population across various settings such as skilled nursing facilities, hospice, and long term acute care hospital. She is passionate about advocating for older Americans and devotes her volunteer efforts to causes affecting seniors. Currently she is on the Governor’s Advisory Council on Aging for the state of Arkansas and the Advisory Committee for the Alzheimer’s Cure Foundation. In 2014, Cassandra was diagnosed with systemic lupus. After living in pain for approximately a year Cassandra decided to take control of her health. She took courses in health & wellness and started her path to healing. Starting in 2016 Cassandra entered remission with her condition and is thriving instead of surviving. While on her wellness journey Cassandra crossed paths with Dr. Venus Opal Reese who planted the seed to empower women with autoimmunity issues to start their life after chapter. Her business, Holistic Living Consulting LLC, was birthed out of love for wanting to guide people to healthy living. Holistic Living Consulting develops healthy living programs for: •People with autoimmune conditions •Individuals desiring to lose weight or maintain weight loss •Individuals over 55 desiring to age healthy •Senior living providers (Independent Living, Assisted Living/Memory Care, Geriatric Psychiatry, and Hospice) Website: www.cassandrarhill.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/power-of-attorney/support

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