Dementia Discussions
Barbara Hament
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A monthly podcast about dementia. Join your host, Barbara Hament every 2nd Tuesday of the month, as she interviews medical professionals, caregivers, and various experts on how to better understand and cope with this challenging and complex disease.
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S4E12 The Long Goodbye: 15 Years of Loving My Husband Through Dementia
In this deeply moving episode of Dementia Discussions, I sit down with Mary, a beloved member of my Dementia with Lewy Body support group through the UCLA Mary S. Easton Center. Mary shares the…
S4E11 How Music Unlocks Memories in Dementia Patients
Caregiving for a parent with dementia can bring moments of profound love, grief, humor, and connection — and my conversation with Laura Kanofsky captures all of it. Laura shares the story of her…
S4E10 A 50-Year Marriage Rewritten by Dementia
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Donald Wiss, a retired orthopedic trauma surgeon and devoted husband, whose caregiving journey is as profound as it is heartbreaking. I first met Dr. Wiss at a…
S4E9 Letting Go of the Plan: Accepting Memory Care for a Parent
In this episode of Dementia Discussions, I’m joined by Jefferson, a member of one of my caregiver support groups, who shares the powerful story of caring for his mother as she navigates dementia.…
S4E8 Reimagining Dementia Care: How the Hummingbird Project Sparks Joy, Connection, and Purpose
In this episode of Dementia Discussions, I am joined by Elizabeth Fluck and Meredith Eden of The Hummingbird Project, and what a meaningful conversation this turned out to be. If you’ve ever wondered…
S4E8 Navigating Dementia From Afar: Lisa Jo on Caregiving, Grief & Unexpected Blessings
In this episode of Dementia Discussions, I sit down with Lisa Jo, a longtime member of the support group I co-lead at the Mary S. Easton Center for Alzheimer’s Disease Research at UCLA. Lisa has been…
S4E7 The Soul Doesn’t Get Dementia: Connecting Beyond Words in Caregiving
In this episode, I sit down with dementia counselor, educator, and author Tami Anastasia for a deeply meaningful conversation about what really drives behavior in dementia care. We go beyond…
S4E5 When Words Fade: Christine's Story of Love, Loss, and Adaptation
In this heartfelt episode of Dementia Discussions, I sit down with Christine, a member of my Alzheimer's Los Angeles caregiver support group and a wife navigating the difficult journey of her husband…
S4E4 Dementia, Caregiving & Exit Strategies: A Conversation with Madeline Jaye
This week on Dementia Discussions, I sit down with someone very close to my heart—my childhood best friend, Madeline Jaye. We reconnected after many years, and I was deeply moved to learn that she’s…
S4E3 A Son’s Devotion — Steve Lavapies on Navigating Caregiving, Decline, and Connection
I’m honored to welcome Steve Lavapies, a devoted son and a thoughtful member of one of our UCLA caregiver support groups. Steve shares the deeply personal journey of caring for his mother, a…
S4E2 Caring Through Chaos: Lorena Llamas' Journey as a Daughter and Caregiver
Welcome back to Dementia Discussions. In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with my dental hygienist, Lorena Llamas, who opens up about a deeply personal journey—caring for her beloved father,…
S4E1 Navigating Dementia with Compassion and Clarity: A Candid Talk with Dr. Miriam Winthrop
Welcome back to Dementia Discussions! I’m so grateful to be back with you after a bit of a hiatus, and today’s episode is a truly meaningful one. I sit down with Dr. Miriam Winthrop, an adult and…
S3E22 Alzheimer’s Caregiving: A Journey of Love, Patience, and Resilience
Welcome to the first episode of season three of Dementia Discussions! In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Charlene, a dedicated caregiver navigating the emotional and practical challenges of…
S2E21 Navigating Love and Loss: A Caregiver's Tale of Resilience with Andrew Bloomenthal
In this poignant episode, I sit down with Andrew Bloomenthal, a writer and caregiver, to delve into his heartfelt story about navigating his father’s journey with Parkinson’s-related dementia.…
S2E20 Until There’s a Cure, There’s Community: Wine, Women, and Dementia
In this heartfelt episode of Dementia Discussions, I’m joined by the incredible Kitty Norton, a former assistant editor turned caregiver, blogger, and filmmaker. Kitty shares her inspiring journey…
S2E19 Navigating Changes with Lewy Body Dementia
In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Sherri, a devoted caregiver whose husband Ray has been diagnosed with Lewy body dementia. Sherri shares her journey, from noticing the first…
S2E18 Rebuilding Relationships Through Dementia
In this heartfelt episode of Dementia Discussions, I'm joined by Robin Degtjarewsky, a listener who reached out to share her inspiring story about caring for her mother, who lives with dementia.…
S2E17 Love and Resilience while Caregiving for Multiple System Atrophy and Dementia
In this episode, I sat down with Melanie, a member of my dementia with Lewy body support group at the UCLA Mary S. Easton Center. Melanie bravely shares her journey as the sole caregiver for her…
S2E16 A Daughter's Journey Through Dementia Caregiving
In today's episode, we go on a personal journey of caregiving with my guest, Kim, a long-time listener of our podcast and a daughter navigating the complex world of dementia care for her mother.…
S2E15 Supporting a Parent with Dementia in Your Twenties
In today's episode, I have the pleasure of welcoming Skylar, a young caregiver who has been navigating the complex world of dementia care for her mother. Two years ago, Skylar stepped into the role…
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