Life With Dementia

World Health Organization is taking on the mountain of dementia in global action. Guest Kavitha Kolappa discusses her work on a knowledge exchange platform with the World Health Organization. This project is encouraging international commitment to increasing attention and resources for dementia around the world. We don’t have to reinvent the wheel. Countries can adopt information and resources across the board, tweaking it for their cultures and individual communities. Find out more at www.globaldementia.org.

The truth is people can live well with Alzheimer’s. That's the message Arthena Caston and Jay Reinstein want you to hear. Listen to the voice of lived experience as two outspoken Alzheimer advocates share their thoughts, fears, and observations about living with a progressive illness. Life With Dementia is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network. "Locally grown. Community Supported."

What could a supportive work environment look like for workers with dementia? Top-notch researcher Josephine McMurray is helping employers look differently at mild cognitive impairment and early-onset dementia, in the workplace.  Life With Dementia is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network. "Locally grown. Community Supported."  

Lisa Poole, founder of Dementia Connections magazine, shares her personal journey to awareness of a fragmented health system and the importance of aligning expectations with true understanding. 

Maybe the Beatles had it right after all. Can creating dementia friendly communities and age friendly communities really be as simple as giving love? Hear from Jennifer Mallamo and the wise words she shares around treating others with love, patience, dignity and respect. Regardless if it's your family, your neighbor or a collaborative partner on a project as large as building dementia friendly communities. It’s about providing hope and making a difference in each and every moment. Life With Dementia is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network. "Locally grown. Community Supported."

Combining the voice of dementia into technology development can offer huge potential for mobile health giants. Hear from Dr. Joon Lee at the Cumming School of Medicine, a national leader in brain and mental health research, talk about the important benefits technology and mobile devices can have for people living with dementia, their families, and the medical system. 

Hear from research duo, Dr. Jennifer Watt and Dr. Zahra Goodarzi as they share their story about comparing hundreds of research cases to create “best level evidence” and help their geriatric patients, families, and informal caregivers make the best decisions to improve quality of life. Spoiler alert: and it’s not always a traditional medical treatment either! Life With Dementia is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network. "Locally grown. Community Supported."

Long-term care environments are often viewed as institutional settings. Find out what we can do to change that and support environments that are full of creative spirit. Guest: Dr. Habib Chaudhury. Life With Dementia is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network. "Locally grown. Community supported."

No one has gone untouched by the global crisis of COVID-19; but what has come out of this that might actually be better? That’s the topic we are hitting today with Cindy Bond of the Alzheimer's Society in Calgary, Alberta. We'll look at how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected families, caregivers and those living with dementia. Life With Dementia is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network. "Locally grown. Community supported."  

If you’re someone who worries about getting Alzheimer’s or dementia someday, you’ll want to hear how science, and specifically the work of Dr. Rob Sutherland, is proving that we can fight back against genetic predispositions of dementia. Life With Dementia is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network. "Locally grown. Community supported."

Knowing that you have a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer’s can leave you feeling like you’re constantly in the shadow of impending bad news. Hear a deeply personal story from my mother, as she talks through some of the fear and anxiety she lives with daily surrounding a family history of Alzheimer's and discover the things that guide her though. Life with Dementia podcast is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB.

The current health crisis and subsequent social isolation has placed additional stress upon family and friends who are supporting and/or caring for persons living with dementia at home in their chosen community. Our guest is Teri Kennedy-Flynn, who shares creative ways to engage in an at-home setting; technology solutions that can help caregivers; or how to catch up on a much needed moment of respite by accessing online programs.  Life with Dementia podcast is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB.

It is stigma that kills hope in a dementia diagnosis. Roger Marple has been living with Alzheimer’s disease for 5 years. Yet he refuses to shy away from this diagnosis and instead, is claiming its existence as an important part of his life. His goal is to challenge society’s view that Alzheimer’s disease is an ugly diagnosis. Learning more and finding a greater sense of understanding is how we reach into our soul and break apart any negative stereotypes or fears that keep us from speaking openly about a dementia diagnosis. Life with Dementia podcast is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB.

This episode marks the official one year anniversary of the Life With Dementia podcast. The podcast community is the perfect avenue for addressing the fear, pain and apprehension so many of us have in experiencing dementia. I believe some of the interventions and insights our guests shared over the last year can be and will be life changing for our future facing dementia. Life with Dementia podcast is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB.

A courageous daughter opens up about the family experience upon her father receiving a diagnosis of early-onset dementia, and how the “ripple effect” of speaking out can help make a difference in the lives of others. Brande Terashita tells her story of love, loss, and yes, even victorious JOY in sharing life with her father with dementia.  Life with Dementia podcast is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB.

If you know what it’s like to feel exasperated or ignored in your role as a family caregiver, you’ll want to catch this episode and chime in on the dialogue surrounding what’s being coined as caregiver-centered care.  Dr. Jasneet Parmar with Covenant Health Network of Excellence is ready to enlighten us all on what we can do better to support family and friends, who are in turn supporting persons living with dementia.  Life with Dementia podcast is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB.

Being a part of someone's life who is living with dementia is hard. It completely changes the relationship on both sides and introduces challenges to the very basics of everyday living. Yet, sometimes we forget that the act of caring is an integral part of who we are as human beings and the person living with dementia also has a part in this. Join this episode with Teepa Snow, one of the world’s leading educators on dementia and the care that accompanies it. Life with Dementia podcast is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. Want to know more about Teepa Snow? Follow her on Twitter, Facebook, or Youtube. To find out more about any resources mentioned today, please visit our blog.

“Dementia is not a physical disease, but a cognitive one.” These are the clear words of Jim Mann, living with dementia and desperately trying to shatter the stereotypes that surround it. If we really want to help someone living with dementia, we have to understand that having a good quality of life is quite possible. A little bit of encouragement goes a long way toward building the confidence of someone just diagnosed and Jim’s mission is just that: educate and advocate for not shying away from life with this diagnosis, but to step out and live.  Life With Dementia is the solution-driven podcast sharing relevant research, personal stories, and practical tips for living well with dementia. Life with Dementia podcast is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. Want to know more about Jim Mann? Follow him on Twitter or LinkedIn.  

Bernie Travis is a woman on a mission: to spread hope surrounding the dementia diagnosis. Today on our show we talk to Bernie as she shares the personal story that led her to start the Early Onset Dementia Alberta Foundation and host an annual conference. Get the inside scoop on keynote speakers and discover what other educational opportunities can be found over the three days of this upcoming conference October 3 - 5, 2019.

Bernie Travis is a woman on a mission: to spread hope surrounding the dementia diagnosis. Today on our show we talk to Bernie as she shares the personal story that led her to start the Early Onset Dementia Alberta Foundation and host an annual conference. Get the inside scoop on keynote speakers and discover what other educational opportunities can be found over the three days of this upcoming conference October 3 - 5, 2019.