Dementia Untangled
Episodes
Keeping Your Purpose while Living with Dementia (with Roger Marple)
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We often talk about ways to live well with dementia, but Roger Marple is doing it every day. Roger is living with Alzheimer’s disease and ...
Season 2 Revisited (with Amber Ayers)
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We look back and revisit some of our favorite moments from Season 2, as well as dive a little deeper and untangle the podcast experience of our hosts ...
The Story behind Sundown Syndrome (with Dr. Allan Anderson)
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When someone has dementia, it’s fairly common to see changes in their behavior in the late afternoon or early evening, often known as “sundowning”...
Cultural Awareness: The Hispanic Perspective and Alzheimer’s (with Dr. David Coon & Berta Carbajal)
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Unique cultures and traditions surround us, built on passion which create a bond that celebrates heritage and history. For the Hispanic and Latino pop...
The Power of Collaboration in Alzheimer’s Research (with Dr. Eric M. Reiman)
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Scientists are working tirelessly to help find answers to better treat or even prevent Alzheimer’s disease for the millions of Americans facing this...
Flashbacks: Why do People with Dementia Live in the Past? (with Dr. Po-Heng Tsai)
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The common fear of “when will my loved one with dementia forget me?” makes us all question just how our memory works. We asked Dr. Po-Heng T...
Resilience through Mindfulness (with Angela Lunde)
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Caregivers face many struggles as they navigate the dementia journey, but there is hope out there. Angela Lunde, a co-director for the Outreach, Recru...
Real Talk: Living with Dementia (with Arthena Caston & Jay Reinstein)
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What if you could gain some insight into your loved one’s journey with dementia? That’s exactly what our guests Arthena Caston and Jay Reinstein a...
Genetic Testing: What to Know Before you Reveal What your Genes Mean (with Dr. Jessica Langbaum)
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With endless amounts of information at our fingertips, we have quickly evolved into a self-diagnosing society where knowledge is power. Dr. Jessica La...
Managing Agitation with an Intervention Toolbox (with Piper Frithsen)
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Agitation aggression can be distressing for those living with dementia and those who care for and about them. In this episode, we talk with Piper Frit...
Utilizing the Caregiver Trifecta (with Katie Brandt)
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Every superhero has an origin story, and most caregivers can identify with the idea of coming from a place of challenge; “not one that they asked to...
Untangling the FDA approval of Aducanumab (Aduhelm) (with Dr. Alireza Atri)
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been nearly two decades since there has been an approved drug for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. In an exciting development, Biogen’...
Season 1 Revisited (with Amber Ayers)
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We look back and revisit some of our favorite moments from Season 1, as well as dive a little deeper and untangle our hosts and editor/producer, Amber...
You Heard Right, Hearing Loss Can Lead to Dementia (with Dr. Briana Auman)
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There is a totally treatable risk factor for dementia: hearing loss. Our guest this week is Dr. Briana Auman, a Clinical Neuropsychologist from Banner...
Name the Feeling: Ambiguous Loss (with Susy Favaro)
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest, Susy Favaro, a social worker from Banner Alzheimer’s Institute, shares with us her connection to the term coined by Dr. Pauline Boss, amb...
Intimacy: Keeping It and Finding It (with Michele Grigaitis-Reyes)
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Michele Grigaitis-Reyes, a nurse practitioner from Banner Alzheimer’s Institute, shares with us her passion for addressing a commonly avoided topic ...
How to Understand, Diagnose, and Treat (with Dr. David Shprecher)
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. David Shprecher from Banner Sun Health Research Institute shares with us his experience as a Neurologist specializing in movement disorders this w...
How We Fight: The Trajectory of Alzheimer’s Research (with Dr. Alireza Atri)
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week is focused on how Alzheimer’s disease research is progressing, moving us closer to finding a cure or even preventing the disease. Dr. Alir...
When Repetition Becomes Problematic (with Helle Brand)
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest, Helle Brand from Banner Alzheimer’s Institute, shares with us her experience as a Physician Assistant, working various age groups and spe...
Not All Anxieties are Created Equal (with Michelle Faddoul)
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest, Michelle Faddoul, a social worker for Banner Alzheimer’s Institute, shares with us her thoughtful strategies for easing anxiety in a pers...
No One Has Ever Won an Argument with Someone with Alzheimer’s (with Mary Lou Hernandez)
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest, Mary Lou Hernandez, a social worker for Banner Alzheimer’s institute, shares with us her practical strategies for helping care partners a...
Are They in Denial? (with Lori Nisson)
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest, Lori Nisson, the Director of Family & Community Services for Banner Alzheimer’s Institute and Banner Sun Health Research Institute, s...
Introducing Dementia Untangled
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We invite you to join Heather Mulder & Janice Greeno from Banner Alzheimer’s Institute and Banner Sun Health Research Institute to listen and su...