Tips for Better Communication in Dementia Care
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.…
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…
Art & Alzheimers: Dementia Awareness through Visual Storytelling
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…
FAQs about Dementia and Voting with Jennifer Mathis
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…
Tips to Help You Age in Place with Alzheimers & Dementia
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…
How to Reduce the Risk of Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease – Interview with Dr. Vonetta Dotson
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…
5 Facts You Should Know About Dementia Caregiving
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…
Is Dementia a Normal Part of Aging?
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…
7 Benefits of Early Detection of Alzheimers and Dementia
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…
5 Next Steps if You’re Noticing Signs of Memory Loss
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…