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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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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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Until There’s a Cure, There’s Community: Wine, Women, and Dementia
Nov. 19, 2024

Until There’s a Cure, There’s Community: Wine, Women, and Dementia

In this heartfelt episode of Dementia Discussions , I’m joined by the incredible Kitty Norton, a former assistant editor turned caregiver, blogger, and filmmaker. Kitty shares her inspiring journey from her mother’s dementia ...
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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 behavio...
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