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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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Navigating Changes with Lewy Body Dementia
Sept. 10, 2024

Navigating Changes with Lewy Body Dementia

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Sherri, a devoted caregiver whose husband Ray has been diagnosed with Lewy body dementia. Sherri shares her journey, from noticing the first subtle changes in Ray's behavi…
Rebuilding Relationships Through Dementia
Aug. 13, 2024

Rebuilding Relationships Through Dementia

In this heartfelt episode of Dementia Discussions, I'm joined by Robin Degtjarewsky, a listener who reached out to share his inspiring story about caring for his mother, who lives with dementia. Robin opens up about his jour…
Love and Resilience while Caregiving for Multiple System Atrophy and Dementia
July 9, 2024

Love and Resilience while Caregiving for Multiple System Atrophy and Dementia

In this episode, I sat down with Melanie, a member of my dementia with Lewy body support group at the UCLA Mary S. Easton Center. Melanie bravely shares her journey as the sole caregiver for her husband, Monty, who's facing …
A Daughter's Journey Through Dementia Caregiving
June 11, 2024

A Daughter's Journey Through Dementia Caregiving

In today's episode, we go on a personal journey of caregiving with my guest, Kim, a long-time listener of our podcast and a daughter navigating the complex world of dementia care for her mother. Kim's story is not just movin…
Supporting a Parent with Dementia in Your Twenties
May 14, 2024

Supporting a Parent with Dementia in Your Twenties

In today's episode, I have the pleasure of welcoming Skylar, a young caregiver who has been navigating the complex world of dementia care for her mother. Two years ago, Skylar stepped into the role of primary caregiver, a jo…
Cannabis for Dementia: An Introduction with Dr. Sherry Yafai
April 9, 2024

Cannabis for Dementia: An Introduction with Dr. Sherry Yafai

Dr. Sherry Yafai joins me to discuss cannabis as a treatment for many symptoms that arise with dementia. As an emergency room physician turned cannabis clinician, Dr. Yafai shares her expertise on using cannabis for issues l…
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