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Dementia Discussions

Dementia Discussions

A monthly podcast about dementia. Join your host, Barbara Hament every 2nd Tuesday of the month, as she interviews medical professionals, caregivers, and various experts on how to better understand and cope with this challenging and complex disease.

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Cannabis for Dementia: An Introduction with Dr. Sherry Yafai
April 9, 2024

Cannabis for Dementia: An Introduction with Dr. Sherry Yafai

Dr. Sherry Yafai joins me to discuss cannabis as a treatment for many symptoms that arise with dementia. As an emergency room physician turned cannabis clinician, Dr. Yafai shares her expertise on using cannabis for issues l…
Bringing Dental Care Home with Gabrielle Mahler, DDS
March 12, 2024

Bringing Dental Care Home with Gabrielle Mahler, DDS

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Gabrielle "Dr. Gabby" Mahler, a mobile dentist who makes house calls to patients, the majority of whom have varying stages of dementia. Dr. Gabby explains how she can perform cleanings, fill…
A Comprehensive Look at Dementia with Kevin Jameson, Founder of The Dementia Society of America
Feb. 13, 2024

A Comprehensive Look at Dementia with Kevin Jameson, Founder of The Dementia Society of America

Joining me in this episode is Kevin Jameson, founder and CEO of the Dementia Society of America. Kevin shares his personal journey of caring for his wife who was diagnosed with dementia, which led him to start this organizat…
Believing in Yourself as a Caregiver with Tami Anastasia
Jan. 9, 2024

Believing in Yourself as a Caregiver with Tami Anastasia

In this episode, we invite back special guest, Tami Anastasia. I had the pleasure of meeting Tami at an Aging Life Care Association Conference, where Tami's expertise in dementia care stood out. Tami is not just a dementia c…
Creating a Meaningful Holiday Season with Tami Anastasia
Dec. 12, 2023

Creating a Meaningful Holiday Season with Tami Anastasia

The holidays can be an especially difficult time for dementia caregivers. In this compassionate episode, expert Tammy Anastasia shares her top strategies to reduce caregiver stress, honor feelings of grief, and create new me…
Placing My Wife With Alzheimer's in Memory Care with Jay Swerdlow
Nov. 14, 2023

Placing My Wife With Alzheimer's in Memory Care with Jay Swerdlow

In this heartfelt episode, I welcome back Jay Swerdlow, a longtime support group member. Jay shares the difficult journey of placing his wife Andy, who has Alzheimer's disease, into memory care. He discusses the challenges o…
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