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.
Podcasting since 2021 • 93 episodes
Dementia Discussions
Latest Episodes
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 journey as a...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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53:03
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 immigrated to the U...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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50:14
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 Alzheimer’s. What ...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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56:31
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 compassion...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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53:54
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-law with Alz...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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51:22