Maggie and Thomas had the opportunity to interview guys Ryan Glatt, Bsc. Exercise Science, NSCA-CPT. Ryan Glatt is a trainer and brain-health coach with over a decade of experience in the health & fitness industry. He currently works alongside

Discussion on Creative Care with Dr Anne Basting

Jun 29th, 2020 36m 21s

This past month, Thomas and Maggie had the honor of interviewing Dr. Anne Basting regarding her new book, "Creative Care: A Revolutionary Approach to Dementia and Elder Care." Dr. Basting, a MacArthur Genius Grant recipient, discusses her work

Dementia Friendly Communities

Apr 20th, 2020 35m 38s

Maggie and Thomas interview Kelly Takasu, the Public Policy Manager for Alzheimer's Los Angeles. She discusses the implementation of Dementia Friendly Communities particularly in the Los Angeles area, as well as Age Friendly initiatives in the

Dignified Memory Care Approaches

Apr 13th, 2020 38m 11s

Anne Ellett is a certified nurse practitioner with extensive experience in all aspects of dementia care, and the founder of Memory Care Support. In this interview, Anne discusses the Best Life Memory Care Approach, which she developed and conti

Memory Care and COVID-19

Apr 6th, 2020 16m 50s

Dementia caregivers already face unique daily challenges. In this short recording, Thomas and Maggie share (from their respective homes!) how COVID-19 has presented challenges to common memory care practices.

Coping with Young Onset Dementia

Apr 5th, 2020 37m 56s

Mike Belleville was 52 years old when he was first given a dementia diagnosis. He retired at the age of 54 after being diagnosed with Lewy Body dementia. Mike was a telecommunications technician for nearly 20 years and also served in the Rhode

Dementia and Virtual Reality

Jan 29th, 2020 31m 25s

Earlier this month, Maggie had the opportunity to interview Ted Werth concerning his work in the field of memory care and aging. Ted Werth is the Head of Corporate Development and Research for MyndVR, a digital health company providing Virtual

Dementia and Dignity: The Dementia Action Alliance

Nov 23rd, 2019 40m 20s

Maggie and Thomas interviewed Jackie Pinkowitz, who discussed the ongoing work and mission of the Dementia Action Alliance. Ms Pinkowitz earned her Master's degree in Education from Rutgers University and holds advanced certification in special

Dementia and Poetry

Oct 26th, 2019 58m 14s

Maggie and Thomas recently interviewed Gary Glazner, founder and Executive Director of the Alzheimer's Poetry Project (APP). In this podcast, Gary explores the power of the arts in empowering individuals with a dementia diagnosis. Throughout t

Dementia and Spiritual Care

Oct 18th, 2019 51m 8s

This week, Thomas and Maggie interviewed Reverend Jeanne Phillips, a Hospice Spiritual Care Counselor. Jeanne discusses the various manifestations of spiritual care, and how meaningful it can be for individuals with a dementia diagnosis, partic

Horse Guided Workshops

Oct 9th, 2019 53m 41s

This week's interview is with Nancy Schier Anzelmo, MSG, and Paula Hertel, MSW, co-founders of Connected Horse. Nancy and Paula are long-time professionals in the field of dementia care, and they recently turned their collective focus toward eq

Dementia and Affordable Care Options

Sep 10th, 2019 42m 19s

In this episode, Maggie and Thomas interview Jason Bloome, founder of Connections Care Home Referrals. Jason started Connections nearly 20 years ago after being inspired by his own personal caregiving experience, with a desire to help low-incom

Dementia and Grief

Aug 28th, 2019 48m 38s

Raman Mohabir is a Hospice Bereavement Coordinator specializing in grief, bereavement, and support group facilitation. She has over five years of experience facilitating bereavement groups for children, adolescents, young adults and adults. In

Dementia and Dental Care

Aug 22nd, 2019 40m 4s

Dr. Gabrielle Mahler, D.M.D, is a Los Angeles based dentist specializing in older individuals with cognitive impairment. In this episode, Dr Mahler shares some of her experience and insight regarding oral care for older adults living with demen

Dementia and Mindfulness-Based Caregiving

Aug 20th, 2019 39m 54s

Ymkje Dioquino, MS, LMFT is the Chief Operating Officer of the Presence Care Project in San Francisco, CA. She is also a Family Care Therapist at the Ray Dolby Brain Health Center in San Francisco, where she provides psycho-therapeutic services

Dementia and Architecture: Creating Space that Impacts Wellbeing

Jul 29th, 2019 51m 57s

Anne Hanenburg is a landscape architect specializing in Dementia Design and Healing Gardens. She was gracious enough to speak with us about the significance of the physical environment in dementia care settings. Whether your loved one is living

PK Beville and The Virtual Dementia Tour

Jul 27th, 2019 23m 58s

PK Beville is the founder of Second Wind Dreams and the creator of the Virtual Dementia Tour. In this interview, PK discusses the Virtual Dementia Tour and the research behind it. The VDT is a dementia sensitivity training designed to educate

Dementia and Caregiving Stories

Jul 17th, 2019 18m 29s

In this podcast, we interviewed Rick Lauber, author of The Successful Caregiver's Guide. Rick discusses his personal experience as a caregiver, and the issues that he finds most pertinent as a dementia care author. A link to Rick's website can

Dementia and Physical Therapy

Jul 15th, 2019 17m 42s

We are back with another interview! This week, Thomas interviews Lisa DiPalma, Physical Therapist Assistant. Lisa has been working in the field of Physical Therapy for ten years, with the majority of her work being with the geriatric population

Dementia and Mindfulness Meditation

Jun 21st, 2019 28m

It is difficult to know whether an individual with dementia will reap benefits from activities traditionally designed for individuals without cognitive impairment. Because of this, we often hear loved ones say "My mother won't be able to do tha

Dementia and Wandering: Preventing Tragedy and Supporting the Community

Jun 7th, 2019 28m 51s

With the rise in dementia diagnoses over the past several years, wandering has become much more common among seniors. In communities throughout the US, individuals have tragically gone missing after wandering away from their homes. Whether indi

On the Prevention of Wandering

Jun 7th, 2019 28m 51s

Dementia and Skilled Nursing Continued

May 30th, 2019 27m 56s

This is the second part of our interview with Mariette Salama, in which we continue to discuss her work as a Skilled Nursing Facility Administrator. Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) are a vital part of our healthcare system, and are often mis

Dementia and Skilled Nursing Facilities

May 25th, 2019 32m 48s

Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) are a vital part of our healthcare system, and are often misunderstood. They are often used for post acute care (after a hospitalization), but can occasionally be used for long-term care as well. However, socia