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Jan. 14, 2026

Navigating Dementia From Afar: Lisa Jo on Caregiving, Grief & Unexpected Blessings

In this episode of Dementia Discussions , I sit down with Lisa Jo , a longtime member of the support group I co-lead at the Mary S. Easton Center for Alzheimer’s Disease Research at UCLA. Lisa has been navigating the complex,...
Dec. 17, 2025

The Soul Doesn’t Get Dementia: Connecting Beyond Words in Caregiving

In this episode, I sit down with dementia counselor, educator, and author Tami Anastasia for a deeply meaningful conversation about what really drives behavior in dementia care. We go beyond surface-level symptoms and talk ab...
Nov. 5, 2025

When Words Fade: Christine's Story of Love, Loss, and Adaptation

In this heartfelt episode of Dementia Discussions , I sit down with Christine, a member of my Alzheimer's Los Angeles caregiver support group and a wife navigating the difficult journey of her husband Steve's early-onset deme...
Sept. 17, 2025

Dementia, Caregiving & Exit Strategies: A Conversation with Madeline Jaye

This week on Dementia Discussions , I sit down with someone very close to my heart—my childhood best friend, Madeline Jaye. We reconnected after many years, and I was deeply moved to learn that she’s been navigating her own j...
Sept. 11, 2025

A Son’s Devotion — Steve Lavapies on Navigating Caregiving, Decline, and Connection

I’m honored to welcome Steve Lavapies, a devoted son and a thoughtful member of one of our UCLA caregiver support groups. Steve shares the deeply personal journey of caring for his mother, a brilliant and resilient woman who ...
Aug. 14, 2025

Caring Through Chaos: Lorena Llamas' Journey as a Daughter and Caregiver

Welcome back to Dementia Discussions . In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with my dental hygienist, Lorena Llamas, who opens up about a deeply personal journey—caring for her beloved father, recently diagnosed with Alzheim...
July 17, 2025

Navigating Dementia with Compassion and Clarity: A Candid Talk with Dr. Miriam Winthrop

Welcome back to Dementia Discussions ! I’m so grateful to be back with you after a bit of a hiatus, and today’s episode is a truly meaningful one. I sit down with Dr. Miriam Winthrop, an adult and geriatric psychiatrist whose...