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Recent Episodes

Dec. 12, 2023

Why I LOVE people living with dementia

In the final episode of season three, Dr. Mia reflects on her love for working with people living with dementia and their caregivers. She shares the inspiring story of a couple, Bill and Pat, who exemplify the extraordinary …
Nov. 28, 2023

Estate Planning: Why It Is for Everyone

In this episode, Dr. Mia interviews Jeff Bloomfield, an estate planning lawyer from Carolina Estate Planning , to discuss the importance of estate planning and related legal documents. They cover topics such as the differenc…
Nov. 14, 2023

Heart Brain Connection - Tim Hughes, PhD

Dr. Mia talks with her colleague Dr. Tim Hughes, about vascular and metabolic conditions' contribution to Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Timothy Hughes, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Interna…
Oct. 31, 2023

Global Brain Health & Keys Bags Names Words documentary

Dr. Mia talks with Caroline Prioleau, writer for the Global Brain Health Institute at University of California San Francisco's Memory & Aging Center and co-lead of the Hear/Say oral history project that collects stories from…
Oct. 17, 2023

How to Advocate for Yourself & Your Love Ones with Dr. Ashley Sanderlin

Dr. Mia talks with Dr. Ashley Sanderlin about how to advocate for yourself or your love ones within the healthcare system. Ashley H. Sanderlin, PhD is a passionate researcher that investigates modifiable risk factors and ear…
Oct. 4, 2023

What to Do About Preventing Falls

Dr. Mia talks about the other main reason why people end up in nursing homes- "legs not working" aka falls, especially the factors that affect people's balance and what to do about each of the risk factors. New format of epi…