Ep 6: Alzheimer's & Dementia Care: Risks, caregiver support, and building safer, more compassionate spaces for families.

This week on Life More Abundantly, Dr. Eboni Haynes and Dr. Tynisha Camae Drennon kick things off with a real-time conversation about the Morehouse–Tuskegee post-game incident and what it reveals about accountability, safety, and the painful history of Black people being publicly detained.Then, in honor of Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care Education Week (Feb 14–21), they shift into a much-needed, community-centered discussion on dementia and caregiving—especially what it looks like for Black families. Dr. Eboni shares why this topic is personal and timely, including her experience helping create a dementia-friendly congregation.The heart of the episode is an interview with Dr. Fayron Epps, the Karen and Ron Herman Endowed Chair in Caregiver Research at UT Health San Antonio. Dr. Epps breaks down the difference between dementia (the umbrella term) and Alzheimer’s (the most common type), explains why vascular dementia is especially relevant in Black communities, and offers practical, proactive guidance for caregivers—from education and legal/financial planning to safety planning, respite care, and self-care.They also spotlight an often-overlooked reality: youth caregivers. Dr. Epps shares why teens and young adults need to be seen, supported, and educated when dementia affects their households.To close, the “Herbal Tea” segment brings a pop-culture moment (a viral boxing hairpiece mishap) back to wellness with a reminder about self-acceptance and laughing at yourself—followed by a candid conversation about public nudity in fashion culture and what it means for boundaries, norms, and the messages we send to kids.In this episode, you’ll hear:What happened in the Morehouse–Tuskegee controversy and why it mattersAlzheimer’s vs. dementia: what’s the difference?Why Black communities face higher dementia risk—and the link to cardiovascular healthCaregiver must-dos: education, grief support, proactive planning, and self-careSafety planning tips (home setup, monitoring, wandering prevention)How to start hard conversations about finances without family conflictRespite care options and where to look for local resourcesYouth caregivers: why they’re often invisible—and how we can do betterResources mentioned:Alzheimer’s Association: https://www.alz.org/Area Agencies on Aging (AAA)Empowerline Atlanta: empowerline.orgALTER Dementia Summit: alterdementia.comDr. Fayron Epps: drfayron.com Join Dr. Eboni in this challenge by making a donation here: https://www.facebook.com/donate/25074472658892166/10233063872443827/. All donations are tax-deductible.