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Safeguarding Against Senior Scams
Dementia family coach Faith Marshall joins Suzanne to talk about how to protect ourselves from senior scams by being watchdogs.
Getting Zinnia TV for Seniors With Dementia
Allyson Schrier talks about how to download the Zinnia TV app to a phone, tablet, or smart TV. It opens to reveal a library of channels, each with a menu of videos.
Getting Involved in Alzheimer’s Research Studies
Dr. Paul Winner: “The most advanced evaluations and treatments are inside the research. We are recruiting for an Athira research study and many other studies.”
Memory Loss is Not Normal In Aging
Suzanne is joined by Dr. Paul Winner, Senior Director of the Premiere Research Institute in West Palm Beach, Florida. Dr. Winner emphasizes, “Memory loss is not normal in aging. That is very clear to us now as we study this.”
Music Mends Minds, Part 4
Carol Rosenstein joins Suzanne to talk about Rotary programs and other ways you can get involved with the Music Mends Minds program.
Dementia: Mindful Living Memory Program
Julie Wilkins, Vice President of Clinical Resources at EmpowerMe Wellness, joins Suzanne to talk about their memory program Mindful Living. Mindful Living is used to identify seniors showing memory problems or decreased ability to function in their residence, determine their functional level, educate on coping strategies, and provide non-pharmacological interventions to enhance quality of life and improve their ability to function.
Dementia: Having the Conversation
Kelley Smith at CarePartners Senior Living joins Suzanne to discuss how to have the conversation about dementia or Alzheimer's with your senior loved one.
Dementia Map: Global Resource Directory
Nationally renowned Alzheimer's and dementia expert Lori La Bey joins Suzanne from Minneapolis at Alzheimer’s Speaks. In this segment, Lori introduces the Dementia Map,...
Pandemic Effects on Alzheimer’s Disease
Certified Dementia Practitioner Amy Schenk joins Suzanne from Cape Coral, Florida, courtesy of Athira Pharma to talk about the impacts of the pandemic on families and people with Alzheimer’s disease. Amy also educates in both Assisted Living and Long Term Care environments.
Alzheimer’s or Normal Forgetfulness: How to Tell the Difference
Suzanne Newman is joined by Dr. Michael Mega, Director of the Center for Cognitive Health in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Mega answers: How do you tell the difference between normal age-related forgetfulness and the beginnings of Alzheimer's?