Dementia Spotlight Podcast
Dementia Spotlight is a weekly podcast hosted by Bobbi and Mike Carducci that focuses on caregivers and those who will become caregivers. The hosts and their guests will provide tips, truths, and straight talk about Alzheimer's and the many other forms of dementia. Guests will be on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month and tips, truths, and straight talk will be on the opposite Wednesdays. Join us as we bring to light, the realities of dementia care.
Podcasting since 2023 • 85 episodes
Dementia Spotlight Podcast
Latest Episodes
Episode 79: Guest Mr. Mike Parish - Awareness of issues critical to LGBTQ+ people living with, or supporting people with a dementia diagnosis.
In today's episode, we are joined by Mr. Mike Parish to discuss the anxieties and disadvantages that LGBTQ+ people experience in health care and social care. Mr. Parish is the founding director of England's LGBTQ+ dementia advisory group...
September 11, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 79
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45:59
Episode 78: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 45: "Has it been proven that anesthesia progresses Alzheimer’s and the other forms of dementia?"
While there has been no specific studies and/or declaration that anesthesia progresses dementia, Bobbi and Mike speak from their personal experience with Mike's dad after having surgery to put in a pacemaker after having a heart attack.
September 05, 2024
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4:59
Episode 77: Guest Dr. Barry Jacobs - "You gotta lean into compassion, it isn't easy."
In today's episode, we are joined by Dr. Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D., a clinical psychologist and family therapist. Dr. Jacobs is one of the country’s leading thinkers, writers and educators about family caregiving. We cover a ...
August 28, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 77
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36:21
Episode 76: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 44: "My dad is starting to not recognize us. How do I navigate this stage?"
A caregiver is experiencing the most difficult of situations - that of a loved one not recognizing you. This is the most heartbreaking stage of caring for a loved one.Listen as Bobbi and Mike offer some suggestions on how to navig...
August 21, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 76
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5:37
Episode 75: Guest Carrie Aalberts, aka "The Dementia Darling" - Let go of expectations to enjoy the moments and bringing joy and positivity into the lives using happy lists.
Our tagline, “tips, truths, and straight talk” is our absolute dedication to helping caregivers all around the world. Not only do we provide tips to our listeners, but we also seek out tips and resources and pass the wealth of knowledge a...
August 15, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 75
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39:26
