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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 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 Maga…
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…
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…
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