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Dementia Matters — 237 episodes

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Addressing Cochrane’s Review on Amyloid-Targeting Treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease

2

What to Expect from ‘When Memory Fades’ with Drs. Art Walaszek and Nathaniel Chin

3

New Study Examines the Effects of Food Insecurity on Dementia Risk

4

The Importance of Early Dementia Detection and Diagnosis

5

Unpacking the U.S. POINTER Study

6

Navigating Difficult Conversations about Driving and Dementia

7

The Role of Social Work in Dementia Care

8

Training for Clinical Trials with the IMPACT-AD Program

9

How Ultra‑Processed Foods Impact Your Overall Health

10

On the Pulse: How Resting Heart Rate Improves a Dementia Risk Score’s Accuracy

11

Could Managing Four Common Health Conditions Slow Cognitive Decline from Alzheimer’s?

12

Taking Steps to Slow Decline: New Study Examines the Role of Physical Activity on Alzheimer’s Progression

13

Reflecting on 2025: The Impact of Gratitude on Brain Health

14

Talking TBI: The Impact of Traumatic Brain Injuries on Cognitive Decline

15

How Occupational Therapists and Speech-Language Pathologists Support Cognitive Health

16

Study Finds COVID-19 Can Cause Build-up of Alzheimer’s-Related Proteins in Eyes and Brain

17

Taking a Positive Approach to Dementia Care with Strategies from Teepa Snow

18

A Guide to Grief: Strategies for Navigating Loss and Dementia

19

Clarifying the Alzheimer’s Disease Clinical Trials Landscape

20

Making Sense of Microplastics: New Research Looks at How Microplastics Build Up in the Brain and Body

21

Identifying and Addressing Changes in Decision-Making Ability with Capacity Testing

22

Mindfulness and Meditation Practices for Living with MCI

23

Under the FTLD Umbrella: A Deep Dive into Frontotemporal Dementia

24

Helpful or Harmful? New Study Looks at the Impact of Technology Use on Cognition

25

Facing the Facts: Looking at the Alzheimer’s Association’s 2025 Annual Report

26

Paying the Price: The Cost of Dementia in 2025

27

Harnessing Habits: The Power of Routines on the Brain

28

Aging in Place: Addressing the Challenges of Living Alone with Dementia

29

Family Ties: How Family History Affects Alzheimer’s Risk

30

Explaining Dementia to Kids Through the Power of Children’s Books

31

Training the Next Generation: How the Research Education Component Supports Early Career Researchers

32

Talking about Tau: The Role of Tau PET Scans in Alzheimer’s Research and Care

33

Changing the Narrative: One Man’s Journey to Alzheimer’s Diagnosis and Treatment

34

A Pathway to Wellness: The Benefits of Integrative Medicine on Brain Health

35

Putting a ‘Spotlight on Care’: Caregivers Help Other Caregivers Through Podcast Series

36

Shining Light on Younger-Onset Dementia with Lorenzo’s House

37

What Now? Next Steps After Receiving an MCI Diagnosis

38

LATE, Explained

39

‘Tis the Season: Navigating the Holidays as a Dementia Caregiver

40

Could AI Identify Alzheimer’s Risk Factors from Electronic Health Records?

41

The Future of Fluid Biomarkers for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias

42

Support for the Supporters: Resources for Alzheimer’s Caregivers

43

Smartphone Screenings: Assessing Memory and Cognition using a Mobile App

44

Catch Some Zzz’s: The Cognitive Benefits of Quality Sleep

45

Taking a Closer Look at Cognitive Decline and Preclinical Alzheimer’s Disease

46

Defining and Addressing Preclinical Alzheimer’s Disease

47

Gut Feelings: The Links Between Gut Health and Alzheimer’s Disease

48

Reviewing the Six Pillars of Brain Health

49

Predictive Personalities: How Personality Traits Influence Dementia Risk

50

Getting AHEAD of Alzheimer’s with Inclusive Clinical Trials

51

REVEALing APOE Results: Making Genetic Disclosures in Alzheimer’s Research

52

Advocating for All: The Impact of Community and Equity in Dementia Research

53

Be BOLD: Detecting Dementia Early Through Public Health Initiatives

54

Let’s Talk: Navigating Family Conversations About Dementia Through Shared Decision-Making

55

Making an IMPACT: Advancing Alzheimer’s Disease Clinical Trials Through Workforce Development and Inclusivity

56

Living with Lewy Body: A Neurologist’s Journey Through Research and Dementia Care

57

The Fundamentals of Neuropsychology: Breaking Down Cognition, Memory and More

58

Long COVID and Its Effect on Cognition

59

Listen Up! The Connections Between Hearing Loss, Hearing Interventions and Cognitive Decline

60

From Caregiver to Research Participant: How One Woman’s Experience as a Dementia Caregiver Drew Her to Alzheimer’s Research

61

Looking at Lecanemab’s Eligibility Guidelines and Prescription Process

62

Do Non-Medicinal Interventions Reduce Dementia Risk? Studies are Inconclusive, Here’s Why

63

The Road to Hope: Philanthropy’s Impact on Alzheimer’s Research

64

Could Green Tea Hold the Key to New Alzheimer’s Treatments?

65

The Impact of Social Isolation on Dementia Risk in Older Adults

66

Memories and Milestones: Celebrating Six Years of ‘Dementia Matters’

67

Crosswords or Computers: Which is Better for Cognitive Engagement?

68

RAISE(ing) Support for Caregivers: State and National Resources for Family Care Partners

69

Mental Health and Memory: The Connections between Chronic Mental Illness and Dementia

70

Highlights from the 2023 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference

71

A Fair Fight Against Alzheimer’s: The Need for Equity in Dementia Research and Care

72

Agitation and Alzheimer’s: Strategies for Managing Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia

73

Promises to Practice: Creating Sustainable Community Partnerships to Support Alzheimer’s Research

74

Study Shows APOE Gene Affects Hispanic Populations’ Risk of Cognitive Decline Differently to Non-Hispanic Populations

75

Putting Lecanemab into Practice: A Clinician’s Perspective on the New Alzheimer’s Treatment

76

Deciding to Donate: Barriers and Benefits of Brain Donations for Diverse Populations

77

Lecanemab, Clinical Trials, and the Importance of Clinical Meaningfulness

78

Understanding the Social Determinants of Health and Disparities in Alzheimer’s Research

79

Take Care of Your MIND: Reviewing the MIND Diet for Healthy Brain Aging

80

The National Strategy for Diversifying Alzheimer’s Research

81

The Future of Neuroscience: Early-Career Researchers Named ’One to Watch’ by the Alzheimer’s Association

82

Studies Look at Generational Differences and Associations between Cognition, Sensory Changes and Blood Biomarkers

83

Disclosing Alzheimer’s Disease Biomarker Results in Diverse Populations

84

Difficult but Beneficial Conversations about End-of-Life Care

85

Caregiving While Black: Dementia Care for Different Racial and Ethnic Groups

86

Our Evolving Understanding of Mild Cognitive Impairment

87

A Closer Look at the Lecanemab Clinical Trials

88

Therapeutic Fibbing: Mastering the Art of Communicating with a Loved One with Dementia

89

The Future of the Alzheimer’s Association: Interview with Dr. Joanne Pike and Harry Johns

90

Introducing Lecanemab, the Latest Alzheimer’s Disease Drug to Receive FDA Accelerated Approval

91

Healthy Habits for the New Year and Modifiable Risk Factors for Alzheimer’s Disease

92

Bioenergetics: How Mitochondria Affects Alzheimer’s Disease and Aging

93

Looking Toward the Future: How Preclinical Alzheimer’s Disease Biomarker Disclosures Impact Society

94

Mixed Dementia, Explained

95

The Case for Disclosing Biomarker Results to Alzheimer’s Research Participants

96

Promoting Open Science and Community Engagement with the National Institute on Aging

97

Moving into the Digital Era of Alzheimer’s Disease Research

98

National Efforts to Standardize Brain Scan Data for More Accurate Alzheimer’s Risk Predictions

99

Protecting Participant Privacy and Making Predictions Using Alzheimer’s Data

100

The Future of Sharing and Accessing Alzheimer’s Disease Data

101

Introducing the National Alzheimer’s Coordinating Center

102

Study Shows APOE e4 Not Associated with Alzheimer’s Disease in American Indian Populations

103

Improving Registries and Representation in Alzheimer’s Disease Research

104

Highlights from the 2022 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference

105

COVID-19 and Its Effects on the Brain

106

Apathy and Alzheimer’s Disease: Plenary Preview with Dr. Krista Lanctôt

107

Scientific Importance of Diversity in Alzheimer’s Disease Research

108

Delirium and Dementia: Plenary Preview with Dr. Sharon Inouye

109

Non-Pharmacological Care for People with MCI and Dementia: Plenary Preview with Dr. Linda Lam

110

Opening Doors to Research Participants: Making Scientific Conferences Accessible to the Public

111

The World’s Largest Forum for Alzheimer’s Research: Introducing the AAIC 2022 Special Series

112

Study Shows Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders Can Lead to Worse Care, Increase Death Rates

113

‘Finding the Right Words’: Author Interview with Cindy Weinstein and Bruce Miller

114

Alcohol and the Brain: One Drink a Day Associated with Brain Shrinkage

115

Women’s Health Month: Women and Alzheimer’s Disease

116

Disaggregating Racial Data: How Studying Ethnic Subgroups Can Improve Research

117

Incorporating Cultural Knowledge: Improving Alzheimer’s Disease Research for Veterans and Native Americans

118

Update on Blood Tests for Alzheimer’s Disease

119

Harnessing the Power of Autophagy to Treat Alzheimer’s Disease

120

Go with the (4D) Flow: Neuroimaging Technology Used to Study Overlap of Cerebrovascular Disease and Alzheimer’s

121

Breaking Down Medicare’s Proposed Decision on Aducanumab and Monoclonal Antibody Treatments

122

Nasal Vaccine for Alzheimer’s Disease Enters Clinical Trial

123

‘American Dementia’: Author Interview with Dr. Daniel George and Dr. Peter Whitehouse

124

New Research Shifts Thinking on Metabolism and Aging

125

Aging Behind the Wheel: How Driving Behavior Can Identify Preclinical Alzheimer’s Disease

126

Global Challenges in Dementia Diagnosis: A Deep Dive into ADI’s World Alzheimer’s Report 2021

127

Accessibility and Community: Bringing Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resources to the Latinx Community

128

You Are What You Eat: Study of Diet and Brain Health Shows Cognitive Benefits from Cheese, Wine and Lamb

129

AARP Study Shows Stigma Surrounding Dementia among Healthcare Professionals and General Public

130

Caregivers, Care Partners and People with Dementia: Brainstorming New Interventions for Dementia Care

131

Tackling Stigma and Alzheimer’s Disease within the AAPI Community

132

Creative Care: The Power of Imagination in Dementia Caregiving

133

Better Now than Never: Quit Smoking to Reduce Your Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease

134

Dentistry and Dementia: The Importance of Caring for Oral Health

135

Vote for Dementia Matters in the 2021 Podcast Awards!

136

From Studying to Living with Alzheimer‘s Disease: A Conversation with Dr. Daniel Gibbs

137

How Close Are We to Curing Alzheimer’s Disease?

138

How to Shape Your Brain Health and Reduce Your Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease

139

Study Finds Air Pollution a Risk Factor for Alzheimer’s Disease

140

Managing Inappropriate Sexual Behavior in Alzheimer’s Disease

141

Being Patient Translates Alzheimer’s Disease Science for the General Public

142

How Society Can Improve Care for People with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias

143

The Healthcare System’s Role in Alzheimer’s Disease

144

How Culture, Society and Politics Shaped Alzheimer’s Disease Research

145

The Past, Present and Future of Alzheimer’s Disease Research

146

Research Suggests Financial Problems an Early Sign of Alzheimer’s Disease

147

The Powerful Benefits of Music on Memory Loss

148

Emergency Care Tips for People with Dementia

149

Safely Disclosing Amyloid Results with Alzheimer’s Disease Research Participants

150

Poetry and Memory: A Poem by Dr. Fabu Carter

151

Update on Blood Tests for Predicting Alzheimer’s Disease

152

Vitamin Deficiency and Its Impact on Brain Health

153

Benefits of an Early Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosis

154

Defining Mild Cognitive Impairment with Dr. Chin

155

Intermittent Fasting and Its Effects on the Brain

156

Research Update: Aerobic Exercise and Brain Health

157

Apps & Alzheimer’s: Supporting Informal Caregiving Through Mobile Technology

158

Sex Differences in Alzheimer’s Disease

159

Neighborhoods and Neurons: Study Finds Association between Neighborhood Disadvantage and Alzheimer’s Disease-related Brain Changes

160

Exploring the Lessons Learned as a New Caregiver

161

Alzheimer’s Prevention Initiative investigates genetic risk of Alzheimer’s disease

162

Zip Codes Are More than a Number: Study Finds Link between Neighborhoods and Memory-related Brain Structures

163

Caregiver Coping Skills and Communication Strategies for a Pandemic

164

Mindfulness: What Is It, What Are the Benefits, Where to Begin

165

Long Distance Caregiving and Connecting: How to Remain in Close Contact with Your Loved Ones while Following Physical Distancing Recommendations

166

The Ins & Outs of Telemedicine: Quick Tips for Patients

167

Care & Support Services Offered by the Alzheimer’s Association

168

A Glimpse into the National Family Caregiver Support Program

169

Maintaining Mental Health During a Pandemic Part 2: Anxiety, Depression, Stress Management & Coping

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Maintaining Mental Health During a Pandemic Part 1: Consequences of Isolation & Tips to Prevent Them

171

Predicting Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease Today and Tomorrow

172

DNA Is Not Your Destiny: Genetics and Alzheimer’s Disease Risk

173

Exercise Your Mind: Cognitively Stimulating Activities and Social Engagement

174

Bonus Episode: Current Research into Frontotemporal Dementia

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Understanding and Managing Frontotemporal Dementia

176

It Takes Two to Tango: The Importance of Amyloid and Tau in Cognitive Decline

177

What We Have Learned from the Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer’s Prevention Study

178

Considerations for Caregivers in Indian Country

179

Early-onset Alzheimer’s Disease: What to Know and What to Expect

180

Palliative Care and Hospice Conversations for Dementia Patients, Families and Caregivers

181

Building the Brain: Finding the Cognitive Benefits of Physical Activity

182

When Good Becomes Bad: Researching the Impact of Neuroinflammation

183

The Power of Disclosure: How Explaining Risk of Alzheimer's Disease Impacts Life Afterward

184

Simple Steps to Reduce Fall Risk among Older Adults

185

The Evolving Definition of Alzheimer’s Disease

186

Telemedicine Reduces Emergency Room Visits for Dementia Patients

187

Safety Tips for the Aging Driver

188

A Guide to Developing Mind-Body Skills for Improved Brain Health and Wellness

189

Bank Supports Aging Customers with Dementia Friendly Training for Its Employees

190

Medication Management Tips for Seniors

191

Dementia Caregiver Turns Advocate for People with Alzheimer’s Disease

192

Battling Health Disparities in Aging Research and Care

193

Improving Care for an Aging Population through Innovative Nursing and Caregiver Programs

194

How to Live a Joyful Life after a Dementia Diagnosis

195

Where’s the Connection? The Role of Synapses in Memory and Alzheimer’s Disease

196

What Population Research Can Tell Us about Alzheimer’s Disease Risk

197

How Brain Autopsies Are Helping Further Dementia Research

198

Understanding Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia

199

Identifying and Managing Mental Health Issues in Older Adults

200

The Science of Alzheimer’s Disease Risk

201

How Language and Conversation Can Help Detect Dementia

202

Holiday Tips for Dementia Caregivers

203

SuperAgers: Who They Are and What They Can Tell Us about Alzheimer’s Disease

204

The Triumphs and Challenges of Being a Dementia Caretaker

205

Finding the Link Between High Blood Pressure and Dementia

206

Approaching Alzheimer’s Disease as a Preventable Condition

207

Finding Community Resources after a Dementia Diagnosis

208

New Approaches Yield Promise for Future of Alzheimer’s Disease Drug Trials

209

Key to Alzheimer’s Disease Cure May Lie in Early Detection

210

The Science of Sleep and Brain Health

211

Caregiver Strategies and the Importance of Changing the Way We Think about Alzheimer’s

212

The Link Between Neighborhood Disadvantage and Health Outcomes

213

Delirium and Its Pertinence to Dementia

214

National Priorities for Dementia and Health Disparities Research

215

Alzheimer's Disease Risk Is High in People with Down Syndrome

216

Identifying and Managing Dementia in the Hospital Setting

217

A Look Inside a Brain with Alzheimer’s Disease

218

The Potential for Predicting Alzheimer’s Disease Through a Blood Test

219

What It Takes to Become a Dementia Friendly Hospital

220

How Biomarkers and Brain Imaging Are Used to Detect Early Stages of Alzheimer's Disease

221

Identification and Treatment of Swallowing Disorders in Older Adults

222

Support After Diagnosis: Dementia Care Specialists and Dementia Friendly Communities

223

New Study Looks at Fish Oil for Alzheimer’s Disease Prevention in Veterans

224

Obtaining a Memory Assessment and the Role of a Neuropsychologist in Memory Care

225

Caregiver Strategies for Overcoming Communication and Behavior Changes Due to Dementia

226

Holiday Thank You

227

The Effects of Hormone Replacement Therapy on Alzheimer’s Disease

228

Connecting the Gut Microbiome to Alzheimer’s Disease

229

The Importance of Sleep for a Healthy Life

230

Early Diagnosis Key to Alzheimer's Disease Treatment

231

MIND Diet for Healthy Brain Aging

232

What Is the Wisconsin ADRC?

233

Connecting Lifetime Stress to Brain Health

234

Gender Differences in Alzheimer’s Disease

235

When Is It Time for Home Healthcare?

236

Impacts of Exercise on Brain Health

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