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The Disappearing Mind Podcast — 134 episodes

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Memory Care Explained: What Families Need to Know

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Real-life Q&A: Dawn Answers Questions from Families and Caregivers

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The 15-Minute Brain Health Test That Could Change Your Life

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Brain Health is the New Heart Health: What Everyone Needs to Know About Dementia Prevention

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Is It Truly Dementia? The Importance of Consulting with a Neurologist

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The Science of SMARTfit: How Dual-Task Training Is Transforming Cognitive Fitness

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Movement Isn't Optional: It's Your Best Anti-Aging Investment

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Top 10 Ways to Build and Preserve Cognitive Reserve

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Brain Health in Motion: Dr. Tallhamer on Movement Therapy

10

The VA Benefit That Could Save Your Family Thousands

11

Life Undeferred: A Son’s Story on Caregiving, Presence, and What Matters Most

12

The Social Media Effect (Part 2): Caregiver Judgment and Its Impact

13

The MIND Diet for Healthy Aging: Lifestyle Factors for Better Brain Health

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Inflammation, the Brain, and Cognitive Decline: The Food Connection

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The MIND Diet for Healthy Aging: Foods to Enjoy & Avoid

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A Table of Memories: How Food Unlocks the Connection in Dementia

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Dementia Caregiving in the Social Media Age: What Helps and What Hurts

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From Fear to Clarity: Preparing for the First Neurology Appointment

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Is It Dementia? Recognizing the Signs Beyond Normal Aging

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Letting Go or Leveling Up? A Daughter's Journey Exploring GLOW Memory Care

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When Estrangement Meets Obligation: A Son’s Decision to Care for a Mother with Dementia

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Movement Isn't Optional: It's Your Best Anti-Aging Investment

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Building Cognitive Reserve: Brain Health Activities for Dementia Prevention

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Nutrition and Brain Health: How Diet Affects Dementia and Cognitive Decline

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Brain Health is the New Heart Health: What Everyone Needs to Know About Dementia Prevention

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Senior Fitness & Dementia Prevention: Why Movement Matters for Brain Health

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Rediscovering Holiday Joy: Dementia-Friendly Celebrations for Families

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The Complete Family Guide to Dementia with Dr. Brent Forester

29

Dementia and the Holidays: Rethinking Gift Giving with Expert Advice

30

Cracking the Code: Understanding Dementia Behavioral Triggers

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Inside the Mind of Alzheimer's Disease: Experience a Day Through Their Eyes

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Beyond Alzheimer's: Understanding the 100+ Types of Dementia

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What is Alzheimer's Disease? The Fundamentals Everyone Should Understand

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The VA Benefit That Could Save Your Family Thousands

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Planning Holidays with Dementia: A Caregiver's Guide to Guilt-Free Celebrations

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Dementia Care Evolution: Why Your Loved One Needs More Than Activities and Meals

37

Losing Her Twice: Grieving a Mother Through Dementia and Death

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When Trust Becomes a Target: How Scammers Exploit People with Dementia

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Breaking Dementia Stigma: The Power of 'I'm Still Me

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Overcoming Dementia Stigma: A Guide for Families

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Memory Care Programming: Does It Really Slow Dementia Progression?

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Betraying the Caregiver: When Family and Friends' Misperceptions Make Them Turn Away

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Finding the Right Dementia Support Groups: Why One-Size-Fits-All Doesn't Work

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Becoming Your Loved One's CFO: Essential Finance Tips for Dementia Caregivers

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This Wasn't My Role: When Dementia Forces New Responsibilities on Caregivers

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Life After Dementia Loss: How True Memories Replace the Pain

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The Memory Care Decision: Why Moving Your Loved One Isn't Giving Up

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From Declining to Thriving in Memory Care Communities

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Family Conflicts Series Episode 8: When Dementia Affects Family Traditions

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Family Conflicts Series Episode 7: When One Sibling Carries All the Weight

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Family Conflicts Series Episode 6: "You Said You'd Never Put Me in a Home" - A Spouse's Heartbreak

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Family Conflicts Series Episode 5: Who Controls the Money in Dementia Caregiving?

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Family Conflicts Series Episode 4: When Promises Become Impossible

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Family Conflicts Series Episode 3: Blended Family Dementia Drama - Who Really Knows Best?

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Family Conflicts Series Episode 2: The Backseat Caregiver

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Family Conflicts Series Episode 1: The Decision-Making Battle

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Dementia and the Heart: Understanding New Relationships

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Supporting Dementia Caregivers: 7 Essential Do's and Don'ts

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Preventable Dementia? The Truth About Korsakoff Syndrome

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Dementia Bathing Struggles: Transforming Resistance into Cooperation

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Answering on Repeat: Navigating Repetitive Questions in Dementia Care

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Aggression to Wandering: Decoding Difficult Dementia Behaviors

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Understanding Memory Loss: Why Your Loved One Forgets You

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Lewy Body Dementia: Symptoms, Strategies & Family Support

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The 15-Minute Brain Health Test That Could Change Your Life

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Home Alone with Dementia: Safety Guide for Caregivers

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Frost & Found: Your Complete Guide to Winter Dementia Safety

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The Memory Care Checklist: Critical Questions Families Should Ask

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The Caregiver’s Tightrope: Balancing Dementia, Family, and Self Care

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Essential Dementia Questions Every Family Should Ask

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The 7 Stages of Dementia That You Need to Know

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How to Prevent Dementia Caregiver Burnout

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Strategies for Managing Dementia Caregiver Stress and Anger

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Staying Connected: Adapting to Dementia’s Communication Challenges

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Managing Sundowning During the Holidays

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Holiday Help: Expert Advice on Supporting Loved Ones with Dementia

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Dementia-Friendly Holiday Planning: Travel, Meals, and Family Connections

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Holidays with Dementia: Gifts, Memories and Family Interactions

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Finding Your Memory Care Community Match

80

Dementia Dilemmas: Expert Advice for Preserving Connections

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Navigating the Emotional Journey of Dementia Care

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I'm Planning For: The Fourth Stage in Understanding Dementia

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I'm Dealing With: The Third Stage in Understanding Dementia

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I'm Worried About: The Second Stage in Understanding Dementia

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I'm Thinking About: The First Stage in Understanding Dementia

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From Thinking to Planning: The 4 Stages of Understanding Dementia Unveiled

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Quick Cast: Reversible Dementia Symptoms and Other Mayo Clinic Insights

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Understanding Dementia: A Guide to the Basics

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Dementia Quick Cast: Signs It’s Time For Extra Help

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Alzheimer's Association Interview: Pivotal Advances in Alzheimer’s Funding and Research

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Thriving Together: Nurturing Relationships Amid Dementia

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Subtle Early Signs to Look for With Dementia

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Aging or Dementia? 10 Signs to Know

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Heart to Heart - Supporting a Spouse with Dementia

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The Long Goodbye: Dawn's Reflections After Her Mother's Passing

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First Glimpse: Unveiling Dementia's Early Signs

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Living Well with Dementia: A Journey to Thriving - Part 3

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Living Well with Dementia: A Journey to Thriving - Part 2

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Living Well with Dementia: A Journey to Thriving - Part 1

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When the Caregiver Needs Care

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Father's Day Special: A Daughter's Journey with her Dad's Dementia

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A Deep Dive into Dementia and Alzheimer's Statistics

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Quickcast: Planning and Executing Hurricane Evacuations with Memory Care Residents

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Brain Storms: Managing Dementia During Natural Disasters

105

Supporting Families Through Dementia: Dawn's Journey

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Bringing Care Home: Navigating Dementia Diagnosis to In-Home Support

107

Real-life Q&A : Dawn Answers Questions from Families and Caregivers

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A Quick-Cast Guide on Mastering Dementia Communication

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Harmonies of Healing: Music's Role in Dementia Support

110

Ambiguous Loss: Mourning the Person You Knew Before Dementia

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Discussing the FAQs of ALZ

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Securing Tomorrow: Financial Planning Strategies for Dementia with Matt Marcoux, CFP®

113

Coping with Anxiety and Fostering Self-Compassion as a Caregiver

114

When Your Loved One Refuses a Diagnosis: One Woman’s Story

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There's No Reasoning With Confusion: How Redirection Can Help

116

In the Caregiver's Shoes: A Son's Experience with Dementia

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Alzheimer's At Home: Tips to De-escalate Aggression When Your Loved One Lives With You

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Advocating for Seniors: Host Dawn Platt Discusses Visit to FL Capital for Memory Care Legislation

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Is It Truly Dementia? The Importance of Consulting with a Neurologist

120

Rooted in Care: Eldergrow Helps Dementia Residents Thrive

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Dementia, Estate Planning & Caregiver Support: A Conversation with Attorney Ed Wollman

122

Impactful Stories: Marjorie's memory loss anxiety (and coping mechanisms that helped!)

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Impactful Stories: Navigating Marjorie's Memory Loss (continued)

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Impactful Memories: Marjorie's Plan

125

Proactive Brain Health to Live Well Every Day

126

Quick-cast: Dementia Caregiving When Life Gets Real

127

The Importance of an Accurate Dementia Diagnosis

128

Worried About Your Loved One?

129

How to Navigate the Holidays For Dementia Caregivers

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Interview with Rita Harrison: What It’s Like to Get a Dementia Diagnosis at 58

131

Coping with Conflicts: The Family Dynamics of Dementia

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Interview with Dr. Tallhamer: Boosting Brain Health and Movement Therapy

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Welcome to the Podcast

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My Mom's Late Stage Dementia Diagnosis