Livemic Communications Podcast Network
Richard Piet, known to terrestrial radio listeners in Southwest Michigan for years as the genial host of an informative and engaging interview program, founded Livemic Communications in 2021. Livemic helps businesses, non-profits, entrepreneurs share their stories with purposeful podcast engagement tools.
As a media interviewer for more than 20 years, Richard brings his skills to clients' episodes and creates a dynamic back-and-forth where interviewees show their expertise, build trust and audiences, and help them build new relationships.
Learn more at LivemicCommunications.com.
Episodes
251 episodes
(Creating Dementia Solutions 74) Personal Stories: Caring for Spouse with Dementia Cemented Volunteer's Commitment to Miles for Memories
Continuing the next series of Creating Dementia Solutions episodes, we explore the real-life experiences of individuals and families affected by dementia. Through intimate conversations, each episode shares a unique story —...
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(Creating Dementia Solutions 73) Personal Stories: Siblings Accept Caregiving for Mother with Dementia
Continuing the next series of Creating Dementia Solutions episodes, we explore the real-life experiences of individuals and families affected by dementia. Through intimate conversations, each episode shares a unique story —...
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Can't Find Community Matters? Here's What to Do!
If you're a fan of the Livemic Communications-produced program called Community Matters - and you're wondering why you can't find it on the Livemic Communications Podcast Network - we have answers!Click to hear Richard Piet talk about ho...
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(Creating Dementia Solutions 72) The Personal Stories of Dementia
In the next series of Creating Dementia Solutions episodes, we explore the real-life experiences of individuals and families affected by dementia. Through intimate conversations, each episode shares a unique story — from ea...
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(Oaklawn Health Matters 15) Hospice is More Than Just End of Life Care
When most people think of hospice, they think of end of life care, but that's not the full scope of services they provide. Carolle Hicks from Oaklawn Hospice discusses what other services they provide and how they can help people with a termina...
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(Creating Dementia Solutions 71) A Look Back at the Lancet List and What's Ahead in 2026 for Miles for Memories
In 2025, Creating Dementia Solutions is looking deeper into what The Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention and care has indicated are ways people can reduce their risk of dementia.Miles for Memories Founder Sher...
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(Creating Dementia Solutions 70) Spotlighting Local Efforts to Help Young People Stop Vaping
In 2025, Creating Dementia Solutions is looking deeper into what The Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention and care has indicated are ways people can reduce their risk of dementia.Among those factors: Smoking an...
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(Oaklawn Health Matters 14) To Drive or Not to Drive? Knowing When It's Time to Enter Driving Retirement
In this episode of Oaklawn Health Matters, Rene Pere, Occupational Therapist at Oaklawn Hospital, discusses how to know when it's time to turn in the keys and enter driver retirement. Pere talks about Driver Risk Assessment exams, one ...
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(Creating Dementia Solutions 69) Recovery Coach Pros Say Take These Steps to Curb Excessive Drinking
In 2025, Creating Dementia Solutions is looking deeper into what The Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention and care has indicated are ways people can reduce their risk of dementia.Among those factors: Excessive ...
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(Creating Dementia Solutions 68) What Defines Excessive Drinking as It Relates to Your Risk For Dementia?
In 2025, Creating Dementia Solutions is looking deeper into what The Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention and care has indicated are ways people can reduce their risk of dementia.Among those factors: Excessive ...
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(Creating Dementia Solutions 66-67) Curbing Social Isolation Can Help Mitigate Dementia Risk
In 2025, Creating Dementia Solutions is looking deeper into what The Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention and care has indicated are ways people can reduce their risk of dementia.Among those factors: Social iso...
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(Oaklawn Health Matters 13) Colonoscopies are Not Just for the Over-50 Crowd Anymore (Schedule Online, too)
Medical experts are now recommending colonoscopies for those younger than 50. In fact, if you're as young as 45, you are now part of the age group being urged to getting screenings for colorectal cancer.In this episode of Oaklawn Hea...
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(Creating Dementia Solutions 64) Reducing Dementia Risk is for Everyone
Get up and move around! That is one of the ways folks can potentially reduce their risk for dementia. That has certainly been one of the main focuses of the Creating Dementia Solutions - and is mentioned directly in the Miles for Memories missi...
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(Creating Dementia Solutions 63) Fall 2025 Events Support Miles for Memories Mission and Programs
For more than 60 episodes, the Creating Dementia Solutions podcast has shined the spotlight on practical information for those living with dementia and their loves ones and caregivers.Miles for Memories makes those initiatives a...
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(Creating Dementia Solutions 62) Have the Caregiver Conversation Early
After a diagnosis of dementia, a lot of feelings and emotions happen. The Miles for Memories' "What's Next" card can help guide families and caregivers as it relates to the next steps during this time (hear more about the "What's Next" card by ...
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(Oaklawn Health Matters 12) Partnership Bolsters Chronic Care Management for Oaklawn Patients
Sometimes, patients need help with the simpler things, like scheduling appointments with their medical professionals. Other times, they may need assistance with something that is more involved - like accessing home health or medical equipment.<...
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(Creating Dementia Solutions 60-61) Special Double Episode: Perspectives on Research Funding for Dementia and More
Michigan State University dementia researcher Dr. Graham Atkin returns to Creating Dementia Solutions to offer perspective on various fronts. That includes threats to dementia research funding.Dr. Atkin and two of his medical st...
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(Creating Dementia Solutions 59) Is There A Connection Between Dementia and Diabetes? Here's What We Know
In 2025, Creating Dementia Solutions is looking deeper into what The Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention and care has indicated are ways people can reduce their risk of dementia.Some call it Type 3 diabetes. I...
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(Creating Dementia Solutions 58) Local Rotarians Taking Action on Diabetes
In 2025, Creating Dementia Solutions is looking deeper into what The Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention and care has indicated are ways people can reduce their risk of dementia.Lancet includes Diabetes treatm...
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(Oaklawn Health Matters 11) Partnership Restores Full Oncology-Hematology Services at Oaklawn
A full-service clinic focused on Oncology and Hematology services at Oaklawn Hospital is up and running.The Oncology and Hematology Clinic is back to full service, thanks to a partnership with Bronson Battle Creek.In this Oakl...
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(Vicksburg Visit 15) Residents Give Input on Growing Parks and Recreation Options
On this Vicksburg Visit, we gathered in Oswalt Park in downtown Vicksburg to talk about - what else?! - parks and recreation!Vicksburg Parks and Recreation Committee members talk about new options in the village, as well as how residents...
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(Creating Dementia Solutions 57) New Tech, New Puppet Help Further Dementia Solutions
Two of the ways Miles for Memories creates dementia solution is through technology and education.In this episode, founder Sherii Sherban discusses new technology added to the Safe Returns program - which helps those who may wander to be ...
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(Oaklawn Health Matters 10) Thinking About Therapy? A Professional Offers Some Perspective
On this episode of Oaklawn Health Matters, psychologist Dr. John Tobin of Oaklawn Psychological and Psychiatric Services discusses some considerations for those considering seeing a therapist.Among them, the indications it would...
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(Creating Dementia Solutions 56) What's Next? This Card Can Help You Decide
Recognizing potential signs of dementia in a loved one can be stressful and even paralyzing. A person can be left wondering what to do next.Miles for Memories has developed some guidance in this area with a resource card called "What's N...
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(Creating Dementia Solutions 55) Addressing Depression Could Help Reduce Risk for Dementia
In 2025, Creating Dementia Solutions is looking deeper into what The Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention and care has indicated are ways people can reduce their risk of dementia.Lancet includes addressing depression as...
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