How to Support Someone with Dementia and PTSD
Episode #131September 2, 2025
When someone is living with both dementia and PTSD, their needs are complex—but support is still possible, and it can make a world of difference. In this episode, I share…
Link Between Trauma and Dementia: Can Unresolved Trauma Increase Dementia Risk?
Episode #130August 25, 2025
Can Unresolved Trauma Increase Dementia Risk? Trauma doesn’t just leave emotional scars—it can change the brain. And when post-traumatic stress goes untreated, the risk for dementia later in life rises.…
Sleep and Dementia: Is Insomnia Quietly Raising the Risk for Dementia?
Episode #129August 18, 2025
Last week, a therapist told me about her client, an 82-year-old woman who hadn’t had more than 6 hours of sleep in years. “It’s just part of getting older,”…
Link Between Alcohol & Dementia: Does moderate drinking increase dementia risk?
Episode #128August 14, 2025
Does moderate drinking increase dementia risk? Here’s what the science says—and what you can do to support brain health in later life. If you’ve ever been told that “a little…
Anxiety & Dementia: Anxiety Treatment is Essential to Reducing Dementia Risk
Episode #127August 4, 2025
Anxiety Isn’t a Normal Part of Aging—It’s a Warning Sign — And When Left Untreated, It Increases Dementia Risk. Anxiety increases dementia risk by 24% (about the same rate…
Depression Treatment Prevents Dementia- According to Science
Episode #126July 30, 2025
The Hidden Link Between Depression and Dementia Every time I sit with a client and help them move through depression, I know I’m not just helping them feel better in…
My Aging Parent Won’t Stop Giving Money to A Scammer. What Can I Do?
Episode #122June 2, 2025
What do you do when your aging parent is being scammed—and keeps sending money even after you’ve begged them to stop? It’s heartbreaking. It’s infuriating. And it can leave you…
Depression and Older Adults: 5 Must Have Screening Tools
Episode #096April 18, 2025
Do you regularly screen for depression in the older adults you work with? Do you know which screening tools are best to use with older adults? With adults with mild…
5 Groundbreaking Insights on Mental Health and Aging from 2024
Episode #112January 22, 2025
If you’re committed to meeting the mental health needs of older adults, this episode is for you. In 2024, we saw some incredible advancements in mental health research for…
Living with Dementia: Finding Purpose and Hope with Christine Thelker
Episode #47 & 79 (Repost)September 28, 2021
Chrissy Thelker was 55 years old when she had her first stroke and was subsequently diagnosed with Vascular Dementia. With more and more people living with dementia, it's imperative that…
Dementia Rates Highest for African Americans: Tips for Equitable Care
Episode #78September 21, 2021
Dementia is one of the most important, but often overlooked, health care issues related to older African Americans. In fact, research shows that African Americans are two to three times more likely to…
Risks and Benefits of Aducanumab for Alzheimer’s Disease
Episode #72August 17, 2021
Aducanumab has been a hot topic in the field of dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Aducanumab, also known as Aduhelm, is a new Alzheimer's drug for people with Alzheimer's disease in…