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 #27September 29, 2020
How well do you know your own assumptions, biases, and values when it comes to aging and sexuality? Have you taken much time to think about this? Let's take some…
Episode #26September 22, 2020
Cannabis use, marijuana, and medical marijuana is becoming more and more acceptable and popular among older adults. In fact, millions of people are finding it useful for chronic pain, insomnia,…
Episode #23August 25, 2020
As a society, we have so many unrealistic expectations for caregivers. As much as you hate to admit it, you may have even caught yourself thinking I can't believe that…
Episode #21August 11, 2020
Since COVID started, I have received several emails from people who care about older adults expressing concern for them. Like, a college professor who reached out to me to express…
Episode #20August 4, 2020
With COVID rates on the rise, and African American and Latinx folks 2-3 times more likely to have COVID than White Americans, I wanted to bring an expert on the…
Episode #14June 23, 2020
If you're a caregiver, you know that caregiving can be rewarding and incredibly challenging, all at the same time. If you're an LGBTQ caregiver, you'll have some unique challenges that…
Episode #10May 26, 2020
You may be surprised to hear that the best sleep aid for older adults with insomnia is not a medication. It's a type of psychotherapy, called CBT-I for Insomnia, or…
Episode #07May 6, 2020
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be married for more than 50 years, become a widow, then have the courage to put yourself out there and find love…
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…