How Biomarkers and Brain Imaging Are Used to Detect Early Stages of Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's disease-related changes occur in the brain more than 15 years before a person experiences the memory and personality changes associated with the disease. By studying the disease in its ear...
27 Mars 201814min
Identification and Treatment of Swallowing Disorders in Older Adults
As we age, swallowing foods and liquids can become harder to do. When someone has trouble swallowing, it is defined as dysphagia. Dr. Nicole Pulia discusses dysphagia and its signs, effects, treatment...
13 Mars 201815min
Support After Diagnosis: Dementia Care Specialists and Dementia Friendly Communities
After a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia, patients and caregivers can turn to local agencies and associations for education and support. Dementia friendly communities represent an in...
27 Feb 201811min
New Study Looks at Fish Oil for Alzheimer’s Disease Prevention in Veterans
Veterans are at a higher risk for Alzheimer’s disease than the general population. A new clinical trial is looking at the effect prescription fish oil has on brain health in veterans and will determin...
13 Feb 201810min
Obtaining a Memory Assessment and the Role of a Neuropsychologist in Memory Care
The thought of going in for a memory evaluation can be intimidating. Learn more about what you can expect with the evaluation process and get an idea of which behaviors are more concerning than others...
30 Jan 201810min
Caregiver Strategies for Overcoming Communication and Behavior Changes Due to Dementia
Dementia care specialist Teepa Snow discusses techniques caregivers and family members can use to better communicate with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia patients. Guest: Teepa Snow, dementia care sp...
16 Jan 201818min
Holiday Thank You
On behalf of the entire Dementia Matters team, thank you for listening to our podcast, and have a happy new year!
2 Jan 20182min
The Effects of Hormone Replacement Therapy on Alzheimer’s Disease
How does hormone replacement therapy affect a woman’s risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease? Dr. Carey Gleason, a researcher at the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, joins us to offer h...
19 Dec 201712min
