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Ask Dr. Mia: Navigating Dementia Caregiving

Dr. Mia
Caregiving
Dementia
Alzheimer's Disease
Dementia Caregiving
Memory Care
Aging
Medicare
Exercise
Ovarian Cancer
Grief
Palliative Care
Hospice Care
Senior Move Management
Financial Management
Assisted Living
Family Dynamics
Grief Counseling
Hospital Navigation
Delirium
Alzheimer's

Ever wonder how to help your love one through memory changes? Want to find a geriatrician or memory specialist, but they are few and far in between? Dr. Mia is a board-certified geriatrician, former sandwich generation caregiver, memory specialist, on a mission to help you navigate the healthcare system and memory care. She interviews experts and real-life caregivers to help you navigate dementia ... more

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In this episode, Dr. Mia welcomes Dr. Monique Nugent to discuss how caregivers can effectively advocate for loved ones in hospital settings. Dr. Nugent is also the author of Prescription for Admission: The Power and Potential of Hos... more

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Recent Guests

Monique Nugent
Hospitalist and author of Prescription for Admission
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Episode: Navigating Hospital Stays with Dr. Monique Nugent
Gina Gordon
Nurse with 30+ years in healthcare, founder of Care Patrol Winston-Salem
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Episode: Navigating Retirement Communities Featuring Care Patrol
Allie Spangler
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Annie Guest
Author of Design for Your Mind and mental health therapist
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Episode: Design For Your Mind: A Tool For Healing
Sue Lloyd-Davies
Author of Pinkie's Turnabout, book inspired by family experience with dementia
Author, Pinkie's Turnabout
Episode: How to Talk to Kids About Dementia: Pinkie's Turnabout with Sue Lloyd-Davies
Karen McGovern
Certified End-of-Life Doula with personal caregiving experience
Self-identified end-of-life doula
Episode: The Power of Presence: How End-of-Life Doulas Support Families with Karon Keller McGovern
Dr. Katherine Madison
Neurologist, author of Navigating Memory Loss, board-certified neurologist
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Alex Drane
Founder/Leader of Archangels
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Jodi Kolada
Director of Caregiver Outreach and Non-Clinical Team Member Education at WellSpring Solutions, Greensboro, NC
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Episode: Keeping Active At Home with Jodi Kolada

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • A Fabulous Resource from a True Expert

    What a great resource to learn more about what we can do to improve our health as well as car for our loved ones developing dementia. I love Dr. Mia’s approach, citing the research but also relating it to how you can implement the recommendations in your everyday life. Her discussions are thoughtful and she gives great information.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elisa Chiang
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great resource to learn more about what we can do to improve our health. I love Dr. Mia's approach, cutting the research but also relating to how you can implement the recommendations in your everyday life. She shares what she does in her life as well and gives examples of what has helped her shift to better health habits.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    ElisaC
    a year ago
  • Thank you!

    This is such an important resource to have. Really appreciate it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EMMamaDoc
    United Statesa year ago
  • Sandwich generation? This is for you!!!!

    Smart, informed, actionable strategies for helping loved ones with dementia. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr VC3
    United Statesa year ago
  • Dementia Man

    Awesome podcast. THANK YOU. I am a geriatric psychiatrist and one of your fans.

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    Abhilash Desai
    United Statesa year ago

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The host's empathy and clarity make complex topics approachable.
Listeners appreciate research-backed insights and relatable host storytelling.
Shows depth and practicality; grounded, compassionate guidance for caregivers.
Guests provide diverse expertise, from clinicians to caregivers, which broadens perspectives.
Content is consistently actionable, helpful for sandwich-generation families.

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Sibling Caregivers with Tamra Stokes
Q: What resources or groups did you find most helpful during this journey?
The Caregiver College program at Wake Forest School of Medicine's Center for Health Equity and the Memory Counseling Support Group were pivotal, offering information, connections, and a sense of community that made the caregiving experience feel more manageable and less isolating.
Sibling Caregivers with Tamra Stokes
Q: What role did coaching play in changing your approach to caregiving?
Coaching helped her reframe caregiving as a shared journey, identify fears and blockers, and develop practical strategies to stay present and compassionate, which in turn allowed her to sustain energy and provide better care for her mom.
Sibling Caregivers with Tamra Stokes
Q: Can you describe how the caregiving dynamic with your sister evolved as your mother's dementia progressed?
The sisters initially worked well as a team, but as the disease progressed, the primary caregiver found herself carrying most of the practical load and faced growing frustration when her sister withdrew. Over time, recognizing each other's strengths—she handled conversations and caregiving, while her sister managed paperwork and logistics—helped rebuild collaboration.
New Research On Alzheimer’s & Dementia with Dr. Christina Hugenschmidt
Q: What about the gut-brain axis and gut health—how might this influence care strategies for loved ones with dementia?
Emerging data suggest gut health and microbiome composition relate to amyloid status and cognitive trajectories. This opens doors for dietary interventions, probiotics, and novel drug delivery approaches that could cross the blood-brain barrier more effectively while reducing adverse effects.
New Research On Alzheimer’s & Dementia with Dr. Christina Hugenschmidt
Q: Christina, what did you find useful or potentially exciting about caring for yourself and brain health in light of AAIC research?
The discussion highlighted the Pointer study findings: a structured, supportive lifestyle program that included exercise, sleep, diet, and social engagement can meaningfully improve brain health and potentially reverse some aging effects, with strong implications for caregivers who can adopt these practices in daily life.

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A practical, caregiver‑focused show that guides families through memory changes and dementia care. Episodes emphasize real-world navigation of memory care options, transitions to retirement or care communities, caregiver burnout, and practical medical and lifestyle guidance from geriatricians and allied health professionals. Notable strengths include a mix of clinical insights, caregiving strategies, and accessible conversations with researchers, clinicians, and experienced family caregivers, often framed for sandwich-generation audiences balancing aging parents with their own families.

The format tends to center on actionable steps, such as evaluating care settings beyond aesthetics, discussing advance care planning, and translating resea... more

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