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The Disappearing Mind Podcast — 141 episodes
Living Well With Dementia: A Journey to Thriving - Part 2
Living Well With Dementia: A Journey to Thriving - Part 1
Millennial Caregiver Series: I’m Raising Kids and Caring for My Mom
Millennial Caregiver Series: My Parent Has Dementia and I'm Only 35
Brain Storms: Managing Dementia During Natural Disasters
Proactive Brain Health to Live Well Every Day
Inside CAMP®: A Medicare-Covered Program for Brain Health
Memory Care Explained: What Families Need to Know
Real-life Q&A: Dawn Answers Questions from Families and Caregivers
The 15-Minute Brain Health Test That Could Change Your Life
Brain Health is the New Heart Health: What Everyone Needs to Know About Dementia Prevention
Is It Truly Dementia? The Importance of Consulting with a Neurologist
The Science of SMARTfit: How Dual-Task Training Is Transforming Cognitive Fitness
Movement Isn't Optional: It's Your Best Anti-Aging Investment
Top 10 Ways to Build and Preserve Cognitive Reserve
Brain Health in Motion: Dr. Tallhamer on Movement Therapy
The VA Benefit That Could Save Your Family Thousands
Life Undeferred: A Son’s Story on Caregiving, Presence, and What Matters Most
The Social Media Effect (Part 2): Caregiver Judgment and Its Impact
The MIND Diet for Healthy Aging: Lifestyle Factors for Better Brain Health
Inflammation, the Brain, and Cognitive Decline: The Food Connection
The MIND Diet for Healthy Aging: Foods to Enjoy & Avoid
A Table of Memories: How Food Unlocks the Connection in Dementia
Dementia Caregiving in the Social Media Age: What Helps and What Hurts
From Fear to Clarity: Preparing for the First Neurology Appointment
Is It Dementia? Recognizing the Signs Beyond Normal Aging
Letting Go or Leveling Up? A Daughter's Journey Exploring GLOW Memory Care
When Estrangement Meets Obligation: A Son’s Decision to Care for a Mother with Dementia
Movement Isn't Optional: It's Your Best Anti-Aging Investment
Building Cognitive Reserve: Brain Health Activities for Dementia Prevention
Nutrition and Brain Health: How Diet Affects Dementia and Cognitive Decline
Brain Health is the New Heart Health: What Everyone Needs to Know About Dementia Prevention
Senior Fitness & Dementia Prevention: Why Movement Matters for Brain Health
Rediscovering Holiday Joy: Dementia-Friendly Celebrations for Families
The Complete Family Guide to Dementia with Dr. Brent Forester
Dementia and the Holidays: Rethinking Gift Giving with Expert Advice
Cracking the Code: Understanding Dementia Behavioral Triggers
Inside the Mind of Alzheimer's Disease: Experience a Day Through Their Eyes
Beyond Alzheimer's: Understanding the 100+ Types of Dementia
What is Alzheimer's Disease? The Fundamentals Everyone Should Understand
The VA Benefit That Could Save Your Family Thousands
Planning Holidays with Dementia: A Caregiver's Guide to Guilt-Free Celebrations
Dementia Care Evolution: Why Your Loved One Needs More Than Activities and Meals
Losing Her Twice: Grieving a Mother Through Dementia and Death
When Trust Becomes a Target: How Scammers Exploit People with Dementia
Breaking Dementia Stigma: The Power of 'I'm Still Me
Overcoming Dementia Stigma: A Guide for Families
Memory Care Programming: Does It Really Slow Dementia Progression?
Betraying the Caregiver: When Family and Friends' Misperceptions Make Them Turn Away
Finding the Right Dementia Support Groups: Why One-Size-Fits-All Doesn't Work
Becoming Your Loved One's CFO: Essential Finance Tips for Dementia Caregivers
This Wasn't My Role: When Dementia Forces New Responsibilities on Caregivers
Life After Dementia Loss: How True Memories Replace the Pain
The Memory Care Decision: Why Moving Your Loved One Isn't Giving Up
From Declining to Thriving in Memory Care Communities
Family Conflicts Series Episode 8: When Dementia Affects Family Traditions
Family Conflicts Series Episode 7: When One Sibling Carries All the Weight
Family Conflicts Series Episode 6: "You Said You'd Never Put Me in a Home" - A Spouse's Heartbreak
Family Conflicts Series Episode 5: Who Controls the Money in Dementia Caregiving?
Family Conflicts Series Episode 4: When Promises Become Impossible
Family Conflicts Series Episode 3: Blended Family Dementia Drama - Who Really Knows Best?
Family Conflicts Series Episode 2: The Backseat Caregiver
Family Conflicts Series Episode 1: The Decision-Making Battle
Dementia and the Heart: Understanding New Relationships
Supporting Dementia Caregivers: 7 Essential Do's and Don'ts
Preventable Dementia? The Truth About Korsakoff Syndrome
Dementia Bathing Struggles: Transforming Resistance into Cooperation
Answering on Repeat: Navigating Repetitive Questions in Dementia Care
Aggression to Wandering: Decoding Difficult Dementia Behaviors
Understanding Memory Loss: Why Your Loved One Forgets You
Lewy Body Dementia: Symptoms, Strategies & Family Support
The 15-Minute Brain Health Test That Could Change Your Life
Home Alone with Dementia: Safety Guide for Caregivers
Frost & Found: Your Complete Guide to Winter Dementia Safety
The Memory Care Checklist: Critical Questions Families Should Ask
The Caregiver’s Tightrope: Balancing Dementia, Family, and Self Care
Essential Dementia Questions Every Family Should Ask
The 7 Stages of Dementia That You Need to Know
How to Prevent Dementia Caregiver Burnout
Strategies for Managing Dementia Caregiver Stress and Anger
Staying Connected: Adapting to Dementia’s Communication Challenges
Managing Sundowning During the Holidays
Holiday Help: Expert Advice on Supporting Loved Ones with Dementia
Dementia-Friendly Holiday Planning: Travel, Meals, and Family Connections
Holidays with Dementia: Gifts, Memories and Family Interactions
Finding Your Memory Care Community Match
Dementia Dilemmas: Expert Advice for Preserving Connections
Navigating the Emotional Journey of Dementia Care
I'm Planning For: The Fourth Stage in Understanding Dementia
I'm Dealing With: The Third Stage in Understanding Dementia
I'm Worried About: The Second Stage in Understanding Dementia
I'm Thinking About: The First Stage in Understanding Dementia
From Thinking to Planning: The 4 Stages of Understanding Dementia Unveiled
Quick Cast: Reversible Dementia Symptoms and Other Mayo Clinic Insights
Understanding Dementia: A Guide to the Basics
Dementia Quick Cast: Signs It’s Time For Extra Help
Alzheimer's Association Interview: Pivotal Advances in Alzheimer’s Funding and Research
Thriving Together: Nurturing Relationships Amid Dementia
Subtle Early Signs to Look for With Dementia
Aging or Dementia? 10 Signs to Know
Heart to Heart - Supporting a Spouse with Dementia
The Long Goodbye: Dawn's Reflections After Her Mother's Passing
First Glimpse: Unveiling Dementia's Early Signs
Living Well with Dementia: A Journey to Thriving - Part 3
Living Well with Dementia: A Journey to Thriving - Part 2
Living Well with Dementia: A Journey to Thriving - Part 1
When the Caregiver Needs Care
Father's Day Special: A Daughter's Journey with her Dad's Dementia
A Deep Dive into Dementia and Alzheimer's Statistics
Quickcast: Planning and Executing Hurricane Evacuations with Memory Care Residents
Brain Storms: Managing Dementia During Natural Disasters
Supporting Families Through Dementia: Dawn's Journey
Bringing Care Home: Navigating Dementia Diagnosis to In-Home Support
Real-life Q&A : Dawn Answers Questions from Families and Caregivers
A Quick-Cast Guide on Mastering Dementia Communication
Harmonies of Healing: Music's Role in Dementia Support
Ambiguous Loss: Mourning the Person You Knew Before Dementia
Discussing the FAQs of ALZ
Securing Tomorrow: Financial Planning Strategies for Dementia with Matt Marcoux, CFP®
Coping with Anxiety and Fostering Self-Compassion as a Caregiver
When Your Loved One Refuses a Diagnosis: One Woman’s Story
There's No Reasoning With Confusion: How Redirection Can Help
In the Caregiver's Shoes: A Son's Experience with Dementia
Alzheimer's At Home: Tips to De-escalate Aggression When Your Loved One Lives With You
Advocating for Seniors: Host Dawn Platt Discusses Visit to FL Capital for Memory Care Legislation
Is It Truly Dementia? The Importance of Consulting with a Neurologist
Rooted in Care: Eldergrow Helps Dementia Residents Thrive
Dementia, Estate Planning & Caregiver Support: A Conversation with Attorney Ed Wollman
Impactful Stories: Marjorie's memory loss anxiety (and coping mechanisms that helped!)
Impactful Stories: Navigating Marjorie's Memory Loss (continued)
Impactful Memories: Marjorie's Plan
Proactive Brain Health to Live Well Every Day
Quick-cast: Dementia Caregiving When Life Gets Real
The Importance of an Accurate Dementia Diagnosis
Worried About Your Loved One?
How to Navigate the Holidays For Dementia Caregivers
Interview with Rita Harrison: What It’s Like to Get a Dementia Diagnosis at 58
Coping with Conflicts: The Family Dynamics of Dementia
Interview with Dr. Tallhamer: Boosting Brain Health and Movement Therapy
Welcome to the Podcast
My Mom's Late Stage Dementia Diagnosis