Spotlight on Care: Alzheimer's Caregiving
Welcome to Spotlight on Care, the podcast where we share stories, experiences, tips and advice on caring for loved ones affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Spotlight on Care is produced by the University of California, Irvine Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders, UCI MIND. Please subscribe to the Spotlight on Care podcast wherever you listen. For more information, visit mind.uci.edu. What would like to hear about next? Email us at mwitbrac@uci.edu.
Podcasting since 2021 • 56 episodes
Spotlight on Care: Alzheimer's Caregiving
Latest Episodes
Being Patient with Deborah Kan
In this episode of Spotlight on Care, hosts Virginia Naeve and Steve O’Leary are joined by Deborah Kan, the founder of Being Patient , a leading digital resource for Alzheimer’s and dementia information. Drawing from her personal experie...
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Season 1
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Episode 55
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36:00
Celebrations and Holidays
This special holiday episode of Spotlight on Care offers practical, compassionate guidance for planning celebrations with loved ones living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. Co-hosts Virginia and Steve share personal stories and hel...
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Season 1
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Episode 56
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20:38
Coping with Challenging Situations in Dementia Care with Teepa Snow
Join Steve and Virginia for an enlightening conversation with renowned dementia care educator Teepa Snow as we explore how to cope with challenging situations when supporting people living with dementia. Teepa shares her compassionate, person-c...
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Season 1
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Episode 54
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31:46
Importance of Sleep with Dr. Bryce Mander
In today’s episode of Spotlight on Care, co-hosts Steve and Virginia welcome Dr. Bryce Mander for an in-depth conversation on the critical role of sleep in healthy aging and dementia prevention. Drawing on his expertise in sleep science, Dr. Ma...
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Season 1
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Episode 53
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26:45
THE CMS Guide Model with Valerie George, PA and Sonia Sehgal, MD
In this episode, co-hosts Steve and Virginia welcome back Valerie George and Sonia Sehgal to discuss the GUIDE program (Guiding and Improved Dementia Experience), a groundbreaking care initiative launched by CMS in 2023. The GUIDE program offer...
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Season 1
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Episode 52
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21:48