The Triumphs and Challenges of Being a Dementia Caretaker
This week, we have a very special episode featuring former Governor of Wisconsin, Martin Schreiber. Governor Schreiber has been a widely outspoken advocate for awareness of Alzheimer's disease and dem...
6 Nov 201818min
Finding the Link Between High Blood Pressure and Dementia
Preventive cardiologist Dr. Heather Johnson joins us this week to discuss how keeping a healthy cardiovascular system can reduce chances of developing dementia. She also discusses her MyHEART study, w...
23 Okt 201813min
Approaching Alzheimer’s Disease as a Preventable Condition
Rarely are the steps to prevent Alzheimer's disease and dementia discussed thoroughly. On this week's episode, Dr. William Shankle, a neurologist specialized in the diagnosis, treatment and management...
9 Okt 201813min
Finding Community Resources after a Dementia Diagnosis
The quest for both patient and caregiver resources in your own community can be difficult. Bonnie Nuttkinson of the Alzheimer’s Association tells us the many different free resources for dementia pati...
25 Sep 201815min
New Approaches Yield Promise for Future of Alzheimer’s Disease Drug Trials
Guest: Sanjay Asthana, MD, associate dean of gerontology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, and director and founder, Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center For de...
11 Sep 201811min
Key to Alzheimer’s Disease Cure May Lie in Early Detection
Guest: Dr. James Lah, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Neurology, Alzheimer's Disease Investigator, Emory University Research has shown Alzheimer's disease can be present in the brain decades before ...
28 Aug 201812min
The Science of Sleep and Brain Health
A sleep scientist explains the importance of sleep to your brain, shares what the scientific community knows about the connections between sleep apnea and brain health, and offers tips for healthy sle...
14 Aug 201812min
Caregiver Strategies and the Importance of Changing the Way We Think about Alzheimer’s
Guest: Suzanne Bottum-Jones, Registered Nurse, Children’s Author, Behavioral Consultant After more than 15 years of working with behavioral management strategies and symptoms associated with dementia,...
31 Juli 201813min
