The 2 A.M. Ghost: What to Do When Dementia Brings Hallucinations and Fear

The 2 A.M. Ghost: What to Do When Dementia Brings Hallucinations and Fear

Your loved one wakes at 2 a.m. convinced there's a ghost in the corner. What do you do? Dr. Erik and Karen Gilbert slow that moment down and give you a practical playbook for Alzheimer's hallucinations, delusions, agitation, and nighttime fear — without reaching for a pill first. You'll learn why antipsychotics carry serious risks for older adults with dementia, how to think about Lewy body disease, and why a UTI or unmanaged pain can look like a sudden psychiatric episode. Plus: the ABC beha...

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Alzheimer's Community Care Conference // Do You Want To Know

Alzheimer's Community Care Conference // Do You Want To Know

One question can change how you face Alzheimer’s: Do you want to know early? We do not ask it to scare anyone. We ask it because early testing creates options, and options create a plan. David shares ...

12 Maj 14min

Nine Months After Diagnosis, David Reversed His Symptoms Through Daily Habits

Nine Months After Diagnosis, David Reversed His Symptoms Through Daily Habits

Nine months after an early Alzheimer’s diagnosis, David shares the practical, repeatable habits that helped him ease symptoms and regain confidence. From cutting sugar and processed foods to consisten...

21 Jan 15min

How To Tell If Assisted Living Or Skilled Nursing Is Right For Your Loved One

How To Tell If Assisted Living Or Skilled Nursing Is Right For Your Loved One

Choosing the right care shouldn’t be a guessing game. With placement specialist Tammy Weller, we break down the real differences between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. From recogni...

17 Nov 202528min

Beyond Words: How Speech Therapy Builds Memory, Focus, and Confidence

Beyond Words: How Speech Therapy Builds Memory, Focus, and Confidence

Speech therapy is about much more than clearer words. Speech-language pathologist Amber Singleton reveals how SLPs help with memory, word finding, planning, swallowing, and the voice changes common in...

10 Nov 20259min

Treatable Causes Behind “Dementia” Symptoms

Treatable Causes Behind “Dementia” Symptoms

Memory loss doesn’t automatically equal Alzheimer’s and we’re here to prove it. We unpack the most common, overlooked, and treatable reasons from clinical depression and thyroid problems to vitamin B1...

3 Nov 20256min

Short-term memory loss isn’t “normal,” and noticing it early can change everything

Short-term memory loss isn’t “normal,” and noticing it early can change everything

A sudden blank mid-sentence can feel like the floor dropping out from under you and it can also be a vital signal to pay attention. We share Dave’s candid story of noticing repeated short-term memory ...

27 Okt 20255min

How Stress Fuels Inflammation and Clouds Thinking

How Stress Fuels Inflammation and Clouds Thinking

If stress keeps stealing your focus, you’re not imagining it. Your brain is working overtime. We dig into how sustained stress elevates cortisol, stokes inflammation, and muddies memory. Dave shares a...

20 Okt 20255min

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