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…
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…
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.…
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 #44February 2, 2021
We have a narrative in society that says that caregivers have more depression and stress, spend their caregiving years suffering, only to lead to premature death. Our guest today shares…
Episode #41January 12, 2021
When he was in his late 80s, Candy Cohn's father unintentionally stopped taking medication for a long-standing bipolar disorder and experienced a significant mental health crisis requiring hospitalization and intensive…
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 #38December 15, 2020
Have you ever had the experience of meeting up with a dear friend for coffee or talking with your trusted therapist, and all of a sudden, you stumble into a…
Episode #37December 8, 2020
Have you had an end of life conversation with a loved one? What feelings came up for when you read this? Fear? Sadness? Longing? Remorse? Naturally, when we experience these…
Episode #32November 3, 2020
Exercise is essential for healthy aging. Having a consistent exercise routine helps to reduce risk of mental health conditions, improves cognitive function, and helps our bodies to function optimally. Knowing…
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…