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Dementia Discussions

Barbara Hament
Dementia
Caregiving
Alzheimer's
Mental Health
Support Groups
Caregivers
Dementia Care
Family Relationships
Family Support
Lewy Body Dementia
Communication Challenges
Memory Care
Grief
Assisted Living
Alzheimer's Disease
Family Dynamics
Emotional Resilience
Cannabis
Multiple System Atrophy
Mobile Dentistry

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.

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Latest Episodes

Medical aid in dying, also known as MAID, is an end-of-life option that many people have questions about—and there are also a lot of misconceptions surrounding it. After my recent conversation with Ana Safarian of Olympia Hospice Care, I wanted to in... more

Hospice can be a difficult word for families to hear. We often think it means giving up, but what if hospice is really about comfort, dignity, quality of life, and bringing more support to both the person who is dying and the people caring for them? more

In this episode, I sit down with Denise Stiel, a member of my caregiver support group who is navigating an incredibly difficult chapter with her husband, Norman. Denise and Norman have been married for 61 years. He was a brilliant, accomplished attor... more

When someone has been part of the family for years, it's only natural for their role to grow over time. A trusted housekeeper or personal assistant may begin helping with grocery shopping, transportation, meal preparation, or even personal care. But ... more

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Recent Guests

Ana Safarian
Representative from Olympia Hospice Care
Olympia Hospice Care
Episode: Medical Aid in Dying: Choice, Dignity, and the End of Life
Denise Stiel
Caregiver sharing her experience and journey with her husband's dementia and care planning
Episode: Love, Guilt, and the Limits of Caregiving
Laura Kanofsky
Hospice social worker and music therapist
Dynamic Hospice and Palliative Care
Episode: How Music Unlocks Memories in Dementia Patients
Donald Wiss
Medical doctor specializing in neurology/geriatrics (as discussed in episode)
Episode: A 50-Year Marriage Rewritten by Dementia
Elizabeth Fluck
Co-Founder at The Hummingbird Project
The Hummingbird Project
Episode: Reimagining Dementia Care: How the Hummingbird Project Sparks Joy, Connection, and Purpose
Meredith Eden
Co-Founder at The Hummingbird Project
The Hummingbird Project
Episode: Reimagining Dementia Care: How the Hummingbird Project Sparks Joy, Connection, and Purpose
Tami Anastasia
Dementia counselor and educator who provides caregiver support and guidance.
Episode: The Soul Doesn’t Get Dementia: Connecting Beyond Words in Caregiving
Steve Lavapies
Caregiver for his mother and participant in caregiver support groups
Episode: A Son’s Devotion — Steve Lavapies on Navigating Caregiving, Decline, and Connection
Lorena Llamas
Dental hygienist and caregiver for her father with dementia
Episode: Caring Through Chaos: Lorena Llamas' Journey as a Daughter and Caregiver

Host

Barbara Hament
Host of Dementia Discussions

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
  • we are not alone

    Many thanks for lifting up these stories. It helps to know we are not alone. So many families shaped by this cruel family of illnesses.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chrysalis44
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great topic

    I appreciated your podcast/discussion concerning the topic of making the decision to transition to memory care from a spouse perspective. I think it’s a different perspective than when it’s your parent. Your discussion with the gentleman who had navigated this was timely and helpful for me.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SmithsfromKY
    United States2 years ago
  • So helpful

    Beyond grateful to have come across this podcast. Such good information and it is a relief just to listen to other talk about their journey caring for a loved one with dementia.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    amandadill426
    United States2 years ago
  • What a great find!

    I was so happy to find this podcast. As someone who was thrown into the scary world of navigating dementia and aging of a parent, I found this podcast to be so helpful. Each episode has a different perspective and offers tips and insights.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    partdog
    United States2 years ago
  • Fantastic look into the lives of dementia caregivers

    These podcasts are fantastic. It’s so powerful to hear the stories of these brave men and women who are caring for loved ones with dementia.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    flutterbye76
    United States5 years ago

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Stories of caregiving resonate deeply with listeners and offer practical hope.
The show is praised for its compassionate, actionable guidance for families navigating dementia care.
Guests provide diverse perspectives that help families feel understood and less alone.
Listeners value the mix of medical expertise and real-life journeys.

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What Hospice Really Provides for Families Facing Dementia
Q: How does hospice handle medications and what happens if a patient is still on life-sustaining treatments?
Hospice continues medications that provide comfort, such as glucose control, blood pressure, and antibiotics when appropriate for comfort, and may substitute or discontinue non-essential treatments to prevent unnecessary hospital visits, with orders periodically updated by the doctor.
What Hospice Really Provides for Families Facing Dementia
Q: What kinds of services are covered under hospice?
Hospice covers a medical team (doctor, nurses, home health aides), as well as supplies, equipment, physical and occupational therapy, speech therapy, nutrition or meal supplements, wound care, and coordination with other specialists as needed, all delivered at home to avoid hospitalizations.
What Hospice Really Provides for Families Facing Dementia
Q: What is hospice and who qualifies for it?
Hospice is a Medicare Part A benefit providing at-home end-of-life care for patients with a terminal illness or other qualifying conditions; eligibility is determined by medical criteria and the goal of comfort rather than curative treatment.
A 50-Year Marriage Rewritten by Dementia
Q: What were the biggest challenges in caregiving and finding the right care setting?
Initial caregivers were unsuitable, prompting the shift to a Swedish caregiver, then progressively to small 6-bed residential memory care units closer to home, emphasizing fit over size.
A 50-Year Marriage Rewritten by Dementia
Q: Tell us about Deborah's early signs and when you started to suspect something was wrong.
He describes mild memory lapses that gradually became more persistent, leading to medical evaluations and eventually a formal diagnosis of mixed vascular Alzheimer's dementia, with a challenging overlap with COVID-era constraints.

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This show centers on dementia care through the lenses of healthcare professionals, caregivers, and program developers. Episodes routinely cover hospice and palliative options, memory care realities, caregiver journeys, and innovative approaches like music therapy and social-programming to improve quality of life. The conversations often blend practical caregiving strategies with emotional and logistical guidance, aiming to normalize support services and boost family resilience. A standout trait is the willingness to address tough topics—end-of-life decisions, safety planning, and navigating memory care—through intimate, real-world storytelling that is both informative and deeply empathetic.

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1. Dementia Careblazers
2. Dementia Untangled
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Recent guests on Dementia Discussions include:

1. Ana Safarian
2. Denise Stiel
3. Laura Kanofsky
4. Donald Wiss
5. Elizabeth Fluck
6. Meredith Eden
7. Tami Anastasia
8. Steve Lavapies

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