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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 Dementia From Afar: Lisa Jo on Caregiving, Grief & Unexpected Blessings
Jan. 14, 2026

Navigating Dementia From Afar: Lisa Jo on Caregiving, Grief & Unexpected Blessings

In this episode of Dementia Discussions , I sit down with Lisa Jo , a longtime member of the support group I co-lead at the Mary S. Easton Center for Alzheimer’s Disease Research at UCLA. Lisa has been navigating the complex,...
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The Soul Doesn’t Get Dementia: Connecting Beyond Words in Caregiving
Dec. 17, 2025

The Soul Doesn’t Get Dementia: Connecting Beyond Words in Caregiving

In this episode, I sit down with dementia counselor, educator, and author Tami Anastasia for a deeply meaningful conversation about what really drives behavior in dementia care. We go beyond surface-level symptoms and talk ab...
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When Words Fade: Christine's Story of Love, Loss, and Adaptation
Nov. 5, 2025

When Words Fade: Christine's Story of Love, Loss, and Adaptation

In this heartfelt episode of Dementia Discussions , I sit down with Christine, a member of my Alzheimer's Los Angeles caregiver support group and a wife navigating the difficult journey of her husband Steve's early-onset deme...
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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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