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…
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…
Episode #31October 27, 2020
In 2006, Gina Martin's mother, Diane, was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's Disease and died 5 years later. In a tragic yet poetic twist of fate, her father died 3…
Episode #30October 20, 2020
A few weeks ago, I received an email from a listener: "Hello, Dr. Regina, "I work in an assisted living facility. As the election approaches, family members of residents on…
Episode #29October 13, 2020
There's a common misconception that when somebody is diagnosed with dementia, they lose their independence and can no longer live alone. While down the road in the illness course of…
Episode #28October 6, 2020
Caregivers often approach me with the question: "my parent had dementia, does that mean I'll get it too?" It's a scary thing to devote years of your life caring for…
Episode #22August 18, 2020
I hear from caregivers pretty regularly that"nobody really understands how hard caring for a loved one with dementia is!" So, I decided to share some facts about dementia caregivers in…
Episode #19July 28, 2020
You’ve heard people say “she’s doing great! She’s old, but she’s all there!” or “he’s 90 and still so sharp!” These statements about older adults make the assumption that with…
Episode #18July 21, 2020
Witnessing memory problems in your loved one can be really scary. You may wonder what's causing the memory problems and you might find yourself fearing the worst. Over the past…
Episode #17July 14, 2020
Last week, I talked about the 10 "must know" memory loss warning signs. If you missed that episode, listen to this one, then go back and watch that one. Today…
Episode #16July 7, 2020
It's normal for an older adult to forget where they put their keys, look all over their glasses then realize they're wearing them or have trouble remembering someone's name. But…
Episode #06April 29, 2020
Lauren Dykovitz was sitting vigil by her mom's bedside while she was on hospice with end stage Alzheimer's Disease during COVID. Lauren would imagine people lining up out the door…