Aging in Place: Addressing the Challenges of Living Alone with Dementia
It’s estimated that 4.3 million older adults across the United States live alone with cognitive impairment. How do these individuals navigate the challenges and concerns that arise due to these memory...
4 Juni 202536min
Family Ties: How Family History Affects Alzheimer’s Risk
How important is one’s family history when determining Alzheimer’s risk? Returning guests Drs. Jessica Langbaum and Sterling Johnson discuss the latest research on family history and genetic risk fact...
21 Maj 202536min
Explaining Dementia to Kids Through the Power of Children’s Books
Having a relative or loved one receive a dementia diagnosis can be challenging for families, especially for families with children. How can parents, guardians and other adults explain these complex me...
7 Maj 202544min
Training the Next Generation: How the Research Education Component Supports Early Career Researchers
The Research Education Component (REC) focuses on educating, mentoring and training the next generation of researchers at the over 30 Alzheimer’s Disease Research Centers (ADRCs) across the United Sta...
23 Apr 202528min
Talking about Tau: The Role of Tau PET Scans in Alzheimer’s Research and Care
Early detection is a top priority in the field of Alzheimer’s research, and one indicator of Alzheimer’s disease is the buildup of tau in the brain. What is tau, though? How can we detect this protein...
8 Apr 202555min
Changing the Narrative: One Man’s Journey to Alzheimer’s Diagnosis and Treatment
Receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia can be a complicated experience. While some experience relief at being able to put a name to their concerns, many worry about telling...
26 Mars 202528min
A Pathway to Wellness: The Benefits of Integrative Medicine on Brain Health
Holistic medicine, alternative medicine, complementary medicine – you may have heard these terms or seen them used online and wondered what they mean. Each term refers to the concept of integrative me...
12 Mars 202529min
Putting a ‘Spotlight on Care’: Caregivers Help Other Caregivers Through Podcast Series
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia can be challenging, with no two journeys being the same. Who better to turn to for caregiving support, tips and advice, then, than...
26 Feb 202540min
