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 • 54 episodes
Spotlight on Care: Alzheimer's Caregiving
Latest Episodes
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
Caring for a Parent with Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease with Andrea Hughes
Steve and Virginia sit down with Andrea Hughes, a dedicated caregiver whose mother was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s Disease. Featured in the PBS documentary Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer’s, Andrea shares her personal journey n...
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Season 1
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Episode 51
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32:46
The Value of a Geriatrician with Valerie George, PA and Sonia Sehgal, MD
Steve and Virginia explore the vital role that geriatricians play in diagnosing and managing dementia and other cognitive symptoms in older adults. The co-hosts are joined by Valerie George, a certified physician assistant with UCI Health, and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 50
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26:52
