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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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How Music Unlocks Memories in Dementia Patients
May 12, 2026

How Music Unlocks Memories in Dementia Patients

Caregiving for a parent with dementia can bring moments of profound love, grief, humor, and connection — and my conversation with Laura Kanofsky captures all of it. Laura shares the story of her mother’s journey from successf...
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A 50-Year Marriage Rewritten by Dementia
April 14, 2026

A 50-Year Marriage Rewritten by Dementia

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Donald Wiss, a retired orthopedic trauma surgeon and devoted husband, whose caregiving journey is as profound as it is heartbreaking. I first met Dr. Wiss at a small board and care here in...
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Letting Go of the Plan: Accepting Memory Care for a Parent
March 10, 2026

Letting Go of the Plan: Accepting Memory Care for a Parent

In this episode of Dementia Discussions , I’m joined by Jefferson, a member of one of my caregiver support groups, who shares the powerful story of caring for his mother as she navigates dementia. Once a vibrant entrepreneur ...
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Reimagining Dementia Care: How the Hummingbird Project Sparks Joy, Connection, and Purpose
Feb. 11, 2026

Reimagining Dementia Care: How the Hummingbird Project Sparks Joy, Connection, and Purpose

In this episode of Dementia Discussions , I am joined by Elizabeth Fluck and Meredith Eden of The Hummingbird Project, and what a meaningful conversation this turned out to be. If you’ve ever wondered how to truly enhance qua...
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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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