Understanding Lewy Body Disease
Lewy Body Disease (LBD) is the second most common form of dementia, caused by protein deposits in the brain. Learn about how LBD affects the body and the course of the disease. Support the show 🎧 Li...
9 Huhti 202142min
Coping with the Death of a Child
The death of a child is a life-altering event for parents, leading to grief that is individual, intense, and long lasting. The death of a child goes against the “natural” order of life. The young are...
2 Huhti 202158min
Odds and Ends
Marianne is out this week to rest her voice. Charlie stepped in to do a newsreel-style episode full of information on scams, magic mushrooms, Alzheimer's and dementia (even for pets!), preparation, p...
26 Maalis 202131min
Writing an Obituary
Writing an obituary can be a challenge. An obituary is the story of a life - and writing one is an important way to honor and celebrate that life. Where do you start? We have some tips on ways to m...
19 Maalis 202137min
What to expect during screening for memory loss
Do you or a relative think you may have memory and thinking problems? Learn what to expect in screening in this episode. We talk about the role of depression, cognitive tests, brain imaging, and oth...
12 Maalis 202143min
Alzheimer's Disease
More than 6 million people currently live with Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia. Learn about symptoms, causes, treatments and self-care. Visit our website for more resources and...
5 Maalis 202151min
Caregiver Grief and Burnout
Caring for the dying or critically ill can cause significant distress for health care providers, but even more so for family members in the role as a caregiver. Marianne shares about the complex chal...
27 Helmi 202127min
Left-Sided Stroke
A stroke is an injury to the brain caused by a change in blood supply, such as from a blood clot or burst in a vessel that feeds the brain. We talk about left-sided strokes and the impact it can have ...
13 Helmi 202133min
