David's Alzheimer's Fight
Hosted by David Uhlfelder, who is facing early-stage Alzheimer’s with resilience and humor, alongside co-host Dr. Karen Gilbert, this podcast shines a light on living well with the disease. Together, they share personal stories, expert insights, and practical tips to help others navigate the journey with strength, knowledge, and hope.
Podcasting since 2025 • 14 episodes
David's Alzheimer's Fight
Latest Episodes
How To Tell If Assisted Living Or Skilled Nursing Is Right For Your Loved One
Choosing the right care shouldn’t be a guessing game. With placement specialist Tammy Weller, we break down the real differences between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. From recognizing signs like wandering and sundowning to ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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28:24
Beyond Words: How Speech Therapy Builds Memory, Focus, and Confidence
Speech therapy is about much more than clearer words. Speech-language pathologist Amber Singleton reveals how SLPs help with memory, word finding, planning, swallowing, and the voice changes common in Parkinson’s. From cueing systems and recall...
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Episode 13
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9:34
Treatable Causes Behind “Dementia” Symptoms
Memory loss doesn’t automatically equal Alzheimer’s and we’re here to prove it. We unpack the most common, overlooked, and treatable reasons from clinical depression and thyroid problems to vitamin B12 and vitamin D3 imbalances, plus the huge r...
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Episode 12
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6:15
Short-term memory loss isn’t “normal,” and noticing it early can change everything
A sudden blank mid-sentence can feel like the floor dropping out from under you and it can also be a vital signal to pay attention. We share Dave’s candid story of noticing repeated short-term memory slips, the moment a seminar slide declared “...
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Episode 11
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5:06
How Stress Fuels Inflammation and Clouds Thinking
If stress keeps stealing your focus, you’re not imagining it. Your brain is working overtime. We dig into how sustained stress elevates cortisol, stokes inflammation, and muddies memory. Dave shares a candid moment from life juggling more than ...
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Episode 10
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5:18
