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 • 89 episodes
Dementia Discussions
Latest Episodes
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
Navigating Love and Loss: A Caregiver's Tale of Resilience with Andrew Bloomenthal
In this poignant episode, I sit down with Andrew Bloomenthal, a writer and caregiver, to delve into his heartfelt story about navigating his father’s journey with Parkinson’s-related dementia. Andrew’s article in Boston Magazine struck...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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45:25
Until There’s a Cure, There’s Community: Wine, Women, and Dementia
In this heartfelt episode of Dementia Discussions, I’m joined by the incredible Kitty Norton, a former assistant editor turned caregiver, blogger, and filmmaker. Kitty shares her inspiring journey from her mother’s dementia diagnosis t...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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52:29
Navigating Changes with Lewy Body Dementia
In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Sherri, a devoted caregiver whose husband Ray has been diagnosed with Lewy body dementia. Sherri shares her journey, from noticing the first subtle changes in Ray's behavior to the emotional ...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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53:42
Rebuilding Relationships Through Dementia
In this heartfelt episode of Dementia Discussions, I'm joined by Robin Degtjarewsky, a listener who reached out to share her inspiring story about caring for her mother, who lives with dementia. Robin opens up about her journey from dealing wit...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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54:15