Helping Care for Aging Parents & Becoming a Family Caregiver
Episode #70July 21, 2021
If you are just starting out with helping care for aging parents, you might be feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how to help. Not only are you flooded with loads…
Preventing Elder Financial Abuse & Exploitation
Episode #67June 29, 2021
Facts About Elder Financial Abuse & Exploitation One out of every 20 older adults in the U.S. is a victim of financial exploitation, losing an average of $80,000 to $186,000…
Elder Abuse and Elder Abuse Reporting Resources
Episode #65June 15, 2021
As senior care professionals, mental health providers, and family caregivers, it's essential that we raise awareness and increase our knowledge around elder abuse, self-neglect, and resources for reporting suspicions of…
Family Legacy of Dementia Caregiving with MJ Grant
Episode #62June 1, 2021
The stories of people living with dementia and their families need to be told, heard, and valued. I'm honored to share the life of, MJ Grant, as she describes the…
How Do Ageism & Age Discrimination Affect Older Adults’ Health
Episode #59May 11, 2021
In 2020, researchers identified that ageism cost the US $63 billion dollars in one year and resulted in 17.04 million cases of 8 of the most expensive health and mental…
The Positive Effects Of Nature On Brain Health and Mental Health
Episode #50March 9, 2021
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the average American spends only 7% of their entire life outdoors. Spending instead, 93% of their life indoors, including 87% of their life…
Mild Cognitive Impairment Vs. Dementia Vs. Alzheimer’s and What We Can Do About Them with Dr. Jason Karlawish
Episode #49March 2, 2021
With so many questions about the difference between mild cognitive impairment versus dementia versus Alzheimer's Disease, we're glad to have experts like Neurologist, Dr. Jason Karlawish, to provide answers and…
Tips for Better Communication in Dementia Care: 3 Caregiving Traps to Avoid with Dr. Natali Edmonds
Episode #48February 23, 2021
When you care for a loved one with dementia, chances are you have years of experience with this person and are used to communicating with them in a particular way.…
Living with Dementia: Finding Purpose and Hope with Christine Thelker
Episode #47February 16, 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…
Elderly Parent Calling Multiple Times a Day? 5 Expert Tips
Episode #46February 13, 2021
Dear Dr. Koepp, My 85 year old dad is calling me multiple times a day. It’s interrupting my time at work. Sometimes he needs something. Sometimes, he just wants to…
Dementia Education for African American Families with Dr. Fayron Epps
Episode #45February 9, 2021
Dementia is one of the most important, but often overlooked, health care issues related to older African Americans. Research shows that African Americans are two to three times more likely…
Dementia Communication Tips with Alzheimer’s Poetry Project’s Gary Glazner
Episode #39December 23, 2020
In my work with people caring for loved ones with dementia, I often hear comments like: "they've become a stranger to me" or "I don't even recognize them anymore". Dementia is a…
