Holiday Tips for Dementia Caregivers
The holidays are a joyous time for many, however it can be quite stressful to caregivers of a person with dementia. Geriatrician Dr. Alexis Eastman discusses the most important tips and safety precaut...
4 Des 201813min
SuperAgers: Who They Are and What They Can Tell Us about Alzheimer’s Disease
SuperAgers are people over age 80 who have the memory and thinking abilities of someone in their 50s. This week, Dr. Emily Rogalski discusses the science of SuperAging and how examining SuperAgers’ br...
20 Nov 201817min
The Triumphs and Challenges of Being a Dementia Caretaker
This week, we have a very special episode featuring former Governor of Wisconsin, Martin Schreiber. Governor Schreiber has been a widely outspoken advocate for awareness of Alzheimer's disease and dem...
6 Nov 201818min
Finding the Link Between High Blood Pressure and Dementia
Preventive cardiologist Dr. Heather Johnson joins us this week to discuss how keeping a healthy cardiovascular system can reduce chances of developing dementia. She also discusses her MyHEART study, w...
23 Okt 201813min
Approaching Alzheimer’s Disease as a Preventable Condition
Rarely are the steps to prevent Alzheimer's disease and dementia discussed thoroughly. On this week's episode, Dr. William Shankle, a neurologist specialized in the diagnosis, treatment and management...
9 Okt 201813min
Finding Community Resources after a Dementia Diagnosis
The quest for both patient and caregiver resources in your own community can be difficult. Bonnie Nuttkinson of the Alzheimer’s Association tells us the many different free resources for dementia pati...
25 Sep 201815min
New Approaches Yield Promise for Future of Alzheimer’s Disease Drug Trials
Guest: Sanjay Asthana, MD, associate dean of gerontology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, and director and founder, Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center For de...
11 Sep 201811min
Key to Alzheimer’s Disease Cure May Lie in Early Detection
Guest: Dr. James Lah, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Neurology, Alzheimer's Disease Investigator, Emory University Research has shown Alzheimer's disease can be present in the brain decades before ...
28 Aug 201812min
