The Connection Between Sleep & Brain Health
In this episode, we take a closer look at the powerful role sleep plays in cognitive function and dementia risk. Joined by Dr. Jennifer Langstengel, Director of the UConn Health Sleep Center, we explo...
8 Jan 21min
The Holidays, Memory Concerns, and Hard Conversations
When you haven’t seen a loved one in a while, holiday visits can bring unexpected questions. On today's episode, Nicole McGurin, Programs and Services Director for the Alzheimer's Association MA/NH Ch...
26 Dec 202520min
Breakthroughs from CTAD: New U.S. POINTER Findings
On today's episode we're joined by Dr. Heather Snyder, Senior Vice President of Medical and Scientific Relations at the Alzheimer’s Association, to break down the newly released ancillary study findin...
11 Dec 202521min
Veterans and Dementia Risk: Brain Health After Battle
Today we’re joined by Dr. Kristina Zdanys, Chief of Geriatric Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at the UConn School of Medicine, and Stacey Tucci, a veteran and Executive Director of a memory care comm...
13 Nov 202523min
Caring Through the Hours: A Conversation with Dr. Peter Rabins
On today’s episode, we’re joined by Dr. Peter Rabins, co-author of The 36-Hour Day – a book that has guided millions of families through the challenges of Alzheimer’s and dementia care for more than 4...
30 Okt 202523min
When Alzheimer's Enters the Relationship as a Couple
In this episode, we’re joined by licensed counselor Mary Boucher, LICSW, to discuss how an Alzheimer’s diagnosis can impact couples relationships. She shares insights on maintaining open communication...
16 Okt 202525min
Hispanic Heritage and the Alzheimer’s Journey
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we sit down with Adolis Ramos to hear her family’s journey with Alzheimer’s. From her grandmother’s dementia diagnosis to her mother’s role as a 24/7 caregiver, Ad...
2 Okt 202523min
Behind the Flowers: Blue & Orange - Living with Alzheimer's and Standing in Support
Today we continue exploring the stories behind the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Promise Garden flowers. Joining us is Lauralee Denler of Old Saybrook, CT, who carries the blue flower, representing those li...
18 Sep 202525min
