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Nov. 4, 2025

Dementia Activities: More than just TV

In this episode of the Ask Dr. Mia podcast, Dr. Mia speaks with Jodi Colada, a director of caregiver outreach, about engaging activities for family caregivers of loved ones living with dementia. They discuss the challenges caregivers face in getting their loved ones to participate in activities, the importance of…

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Nov. 4, 2025

Keeping Active At Home with Jodi Kolada #dementia #caregiversupport #activities

In this episode of the Ask Dr. Mia podcast, Dr. Mia speaks with Jodi Colada, a director of caregiver outreach, about engaging activities for family caregivers of loved ones living with dementia. They discuss the challenges caregivers face in getting their loved ones to participate in activities, the importance of…

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Oct. 28, 2025

Caregiver Suicide Risk #caregiving #grief #burnout #selfcare #podcast #dementia #suicidalideation

In this conversation, Dr. Mia discusses her personal experiences with caregiving and grief, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's role as a caregiver, the challenges of caregiver burnout, and the necessity of seeking support. She reflects on her relationship with her mother and the complexities of love and acceptance in…

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Oct. 21, 2025

5 Minute Burnout Quiz -- Would You Pass? #caregiving #grief #burnout #selfcare #podcast #dementia

In this conversation, Dr. Mia discusses her personal experiences with caregiving and grief, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's role as a caregiver, the challenges of caregiver burnout, and the necessity of seeking support. She reflects on her relationship with her mother and the complexities of love and acceptance in…

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Oct. 21, 2025

How to Prevent Caregiver Burnout #caregiving #grief #burnout #selfcare #podcast #dementia

In this conversation, Dr. Mia discusses her personal experiences with caregiving and grief, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's role as a caregiver, the challenges of caregiver burnout, and the necessity of seeking support. She reflects on her relationship with her mother and the complexities of love and acceptance in…

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Oct. 14, 2025

Get Money For Caregiving At Home?? #dementia #alzheimer #medicare #cash #caregiving #benefits

In this episode, Dr. Mia discusses the top misconceptions surrounding dementia and Alzheimer's disease, emphasizing the importance of understanding the differences between the two, the complexities of diagnosing dementia, and the implications of early diagnosis. She also addresses the common belief that Medicare covers in-home care for dementia patients and…

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Oct. 7, 2025

Top 5 Misconceptions About #dementia #alzheimer #medicare #healthcaresystem #aging

In this episode, Dr. Mia discusses the top misconceptions surrounding dementia and Alzheimer's disease, emphasizing the importance of understanding the differences between the two, the complexities of diagnosing dementia, and the implications of early diagnosis. She also addresses the common belief that Medicare covers in-home care for dementia patients and…

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Oct. 7, 2025

Top 5 Misconceptions About #dementia #alzheimer #medicare #healthcaresystem #aging

In this episode, Dr. Mia discusses the top misconceptions surrounding dementia and Alzheimer's disease, emphasizing the importance of understanding the differences between the two, the complexities of diagnosing dementia, and the implications of early diagnosis. She also addresses the common belief that Medicare covers in-home care for dementia patients and…

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Sept. 30, 2025

New Research on #dementia : #perimenopause #caregiving #brainhealth #selfcare #women #alzheimer

In this episode, Dr. Mia and Dr. Christina Hugenschmidt discuss the complexities of dementia caregiving, insights from the Alzheimer's Association International Conference, and the importance of early diagnosis and lifestyle interventions. They explore the gut-brain connection, innovative drug research, and the impact of nutrition and environmental factors on cognitive health.…

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Sept. 23, 2025

New Research on #dementia : Impact of SNAP Cuts #brainhealth #gutbrainaxis #nutrition #foodstamps

In this episode, Dr. Mia and Dr. Christina Hugenschmidt discuss the complexities of dementia caregiving, insights from the Alzheimer's Association International Conference, and the importance of early diagnosis and lifestyle interventions. They explore the gut-brain connection, innovative drug research, and the impact of nutrition and environmental factors on cognitive health.…

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Sept. 23, 2025

New Research On #dementia w/ Dr. Christina Hugenschmidt #dementiacare #caregiving #perimenopause

In this episode, Dr. Mia and Dr. Christina Hugenschmidt discuss the complexities of dementia caregiving, insights from the Alzheimer's Association International Conference, and the importance of early diagnosis and lifestyle interventions. They explore the gut-brain connection, innovative drug research, and the impact of nutrition and environmental factors on cognitive health.…

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Sept. 19, 2025

Medicare & Medicaid Cuts: What It Means For Immigrants #immigrants #medicare #medicaid

In this episode, Dr. Mia provides a comprehensive overview of Medicare and Medicaid, explaining their differences, coverage options, and the implications of recent legislative changes. She emphasizes the importance of understanding these programs, especially for vulnerable populations, including the elderly and immigrants. The discussion also highlights the challenges faced by…

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Sept. 16, 2025

Medicare & Medicaid Cuts: This Will Harm You #healthcare #medicare #medicaid #dementiacare

In this episode, Dr. Mia provides a comprehensive overview of Medicare and Medicaid, explaining their differences, coverage options, and the implications of recent legislative changes. She emphasizes the importance of understanding these programs, especially for vulnerable populations, including the elderly and immigrants. The discussion also highlights the challenges faced by…

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Sept. 9, 2025

Medicare & Medicaid Cuts: Healthcare Needs Immigrants #healthcare #immigrants #dementiacare

n this episode, Dr. Mia provides a comprehensive overview of Medicare and Medicaid, explaining their differences, coverage options, and the implications of recent legislative changes. She emphasizes the importance of understanding these programs, especially for vulnerable populations, including the elderly and immigrants. The discussion also highlights the challenges faced by…

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Sept. 9, 2025

How Recent Law Changes To Medicaid Will Affect You - Ask Dr. Mia Navigating Dementia Caregiving

n this episode, Dr. Mia provides a comprehensive overview of Medicare and Medicaid, explaining their differences, coverage options, and the implications of recent legislative changes. She emphasizes the importance of understanding these programs, especially for vulnerable populations, including the elderly and immigrants. The discussion also highlights the challenges faced by…

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Aug. 26, 2025

Sibling Caregivers with Tamra Stokes Ask. Dr. Mia #podcast #siblingsupport #caregiving #dementia

In this heartfelt episode of the Ask Dr. Mia podcast, Dr. Mia sits down with Tamra Stokes, a transformational life coach, author, speaker, and founder of Reimagining Life Coaching. Known as The Authentic Caregiver Coach, Tamra empowers overwhelmed family caregivers to heal emotionally, rediscover themselves, and find fulfillment amid the…

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Aug. 26, 2025

Difficult Conversations w Tamra Stokes Ask. Dr. Mia #podcast #siblingsupport #caregiving #dementia

In this heartfelt episode of the Ask Dr. Mia podcast, Dr. Mia sits down with Tamra Stokes, a transformational life coach, author, speaker, and founder of Reimagining Life Coaching. Known as The Authentic Caregiver Coach, Tamra empowers overwhelmed family caregivers to heal emotionally, rediscover themselves, and find fulfillment amid the…

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Aug. 25, 2025

Difficult Conversations w Tamra Stokes Ask. Dr. Mia #podcast #siblingsupport #caregiving #dementia

In this heartfelt episode of the Ask Dr. Mia podcast, Dr. Mia sits down with Tamra Stokes, a transformational life coach, author, speaker, and founder of Reimagining Life Coaching. Known as The Authentic Caregiver Coach, Tamra empowers overwhelmed family caregivers to heal emotionally, rediscover themselves, and find fulfillment amid the…

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June 3, 2025

Best Couple at a Cocktail Party! #askdrmia #podcast #death #caregiving #podcast

In this episode of the Ask Dr. Mia podcast, Dr. Mia invites her husband, Dr. Alex Fertman, to discuss the nuances of palliative care and hospice, particularly in the context of dementia. They explore the differences between these two forms of care, the challenges families face when dealing with dementia,…

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June 3, 2025

The Most Fun Couple at a Cocktail Party with Dr. Alex Fertman #palliativecare #dementia #caregiving

In this episode of the Ask Dr. Mia podcast, Dr. Mia invites her husband, Dr. Alex Fertman, to discuss the nuances of palliative care and hospice, particularly in the context of dementia. They explore the differences between these two forms of care, the challenges families face when dealing with dementia,…

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May 20, 2025

The New Tiktok of Dementia Caregiving??? #askdrmia #roon #dementia #caregiving

In this episode of Ask Dr. Mia, Rohan Ramakrishna, co-founder of Roon, discusses the innovative healthcare technology platform designed to provide patients with reliable medical information. Roon aims to bridge the gap between patients and healthcare experts, offering personalized guidance and support. Rohan shares insights into the journey of building…

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May 20, 2025

TikTok of Dementia Caregiving - #askdrmia #roon #healthcaretechnology #caregiversupport #dementia

In this episode of Ask Dr. Mia, Rohan Ramakrishna, co-founder of Roon, discusses the innovative healthcare technology platform designed to provide patients with reliable medical information. Roon aims to bridge the gap between patients and healthcare experts, offering personalized guidance and support. Rohan shares insights into the journey of building…

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May 5, 2025

Caregiver Advocacy with Medical Sociologist Amanda Gengler, Ph.D #caregiving #healthcareadvocacy

In this episode of the Ask Dr. Mia podcast, Dr. Mia interviews Amanda Gengler, a sociology professor and author, about her personal experiences as a caregiver for her mother with Alzheimer's and her young son. They discuss the complexities of navigating the healthcare system, the emotional labor involved in caregiving,…

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May 5, 2025

Caregiver Advocacy with Medical Sociologist Amanda Gengler, Ph.D #caregiving #healthcareadvocacy

In this episode of the Ask Dr. Mia podcast, Dr. Mia interviews Amanda Gengler, a sociology professor and author, about her personal experiences as a caregiver for her mother with Alzheimer's and her young son. They discuss the complexities of navigating the healthcare system, the emotional labor involved in caregiving,…

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