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Dementia Discussions

Dementia Discussions

A monthly podcast about dementia. Join your host, Barbara Hament every 2nd Tuesday of the month, as she interviews medical professionals, caregivers, and various experts on how to better understand and cope with this challenging and complex disease.

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Dementia, Caregiving & Exit Strategies: A Conversation with Madeline Jaye
Sept. 17, 2025

Dementia, Caregiving & Exit Strategies: A Conversation with Madeline Jaye

This week on Dementia Discussions , I sit down with someone very close to my heart—my childhood best friend, Madeline Jaye. We reconnected after many years, and I was deeply moved to learn that she’s been navigating her own j...
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A Son’s Devotion — Steve Lavapies on Navigating Caregiving, Decline, and Connection
Sept. 11, 2025

A Son’s Devotion — Steve Lavapies on Navigating Caregiving, Decline, and Connection

I’m honored to welcome Steve Lavapies, a devoted son and a thoughtful member of one of our UCLA caregiver support groups. Steve shares the deeply personal journey of caring for his mother, a brilliant and resilient woman who ...
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Caring Through Chaos: Lorena Llamas' Journey as a Daughter and Caregiver
Aug. 14, 2025

Caring Through Chaos: Lorena Llamas' Journey as a Daughter and Caregiver

Welcome back to Dementia Discussions . In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with my dental hygienist, Lorena Llamas, who opens up about a deeply personal journey—caring for her beloved father, recently diagnosed with Alzheim...
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Navigating Dementia with Compassion and Clarity: A Candid Talk with Dr. Miriam Winthrop
July 17, 2025

Navigating Dementia with Compassion and Clarity: A Candid Talk with Dr. Miriam Winthrop

Welcome back to Dementia Discussions ! I’m so grateful to be back with you after a bit of a hiatus, and today’s episode is a truly meaningful one. I sit down with Dr. Miriam Winthrop, an adult and geriatric psychiatrist whose...
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Alzheimer’s Caregiving: A Journey of Love, Patience, and Resilience
Jan. 9, 2025

Alzheimer’s Caregiving: A Journey of Love, Patience, and Resilience

Welcome to the first episode of season three of Dementia Discussions ! In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Charlene, a dedicated caregiver navigating the emotional and practical challenges of supporting her sister-in-l...
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Navigating Love and Loss: A Caregiver's Tale of Resilience with Andrew Bloomenthal
Dec. 12, 2024

Navigating Love and Loss: A Caregiver's Tale of Resilience with Andrew Bloomenthal

In this poignant episode, I sit down with Andrew Bloomenthal, a writer and caregiver, to delve into his heartfelt story about navigating his father’s journey with Parkinson’s-related dementia. Andrew’s article in Boston Magaz...
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