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March 24, 2026

Caregiving The Importance of Grace and Patience

Caregiving The Importance of Grace and Patience

In this heartfelt interview, Karen McGovern shares her personal and professional journey caring for loved ones at the end of life, highlighting the importance of compassion, preparation, and presence. Discover insights into end-of-life care, the role of doulas, and how to navigate grief and caregiving with grace. About Karon Keller…

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March 24, 2026

The Power of Presence: How Doulas Support Families Through End of Life Transitions w/ Karon McGovern

The Power of Presence: How Doulas Support Families Through End of Life Transitions w/ Karon McGovern

In this heartfelt interview, Karen McGovern shares her personal and professional journey caring for loved ones at the end of life, highlighting the importance of compassion, preparation, and presence. Discover insights into end-of-life care, the role of doulas, and how to navigate grief and caregiving with grace. About Karon Keller…

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March 17, 2026

How Exactly Does Exercise Boosts Brain Health? #podcast #dementia #brain #alzheimer #exercise

How Exactly Does Exercise Boosts Brain Health? #podcast #dementia #brain #alzheimer #exercise

Dr. Mia explores the groundbreaking Finger Study, a global research project on brain health and Alzheimer's prevention. Discover how lifestyle changes like exercise, diet, and cognitive activities can significantly improve brain resilience and delay cognitive decline. POINTER Study Link https://www.alz.org/us-pointer/study-results Support the show Video on Ask Dr. Mia YouTube channel…

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March 10, 2026

Gut-Brain Axis and the Vegus Nerve #podcast #dementia #brain #alzheimer #guthealth #nervehealing

Gut-Brain Axis and the Vegus Nerve #podcast #dementia #brain #alzheimer #guthealth #nervehealing

Dr. Mia explores the groundbreaking Finger Study, a global research project on brain health and Alzheimer's prevention. Discover how lifestyle changes like exercise, diet, and cognitive activities can significantly improve brain resilience and delay cognitive decline. POINTER Study Link https://www.alz.org/us-pointer/study-results Support the show Video on Ask Dr. Mia YouTube channel…

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March 10, 2026

Unlocking Brain Resilience: Insights from the POINTER Study #podcast #dementia #brain #alzheimer

Unlocking Brain Resilience: Insights from the POINTER Study #podcast #dementia #brain #alzheimer

Dr. Mia explores the groundbreaking Finger Study, a global research project on brain health and Alzheimer's prevention. Discover how lifestyle changes like exercise, diet, and cognitive activities can significantly improve brain resilience and delay cognitive decline. POINTER Study Link https://www.alz.org/us-pointer/study-results Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Pointer Study 02:44 Understanding the…

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March 3, 2026

Dementia & COVID: A Fragile Balance #askdrmia #dementia #caregiving #covid19 #covid

Dementia & COVID: A Fragile Balance #askdrmia #dementia #caregiving #covid19 #covid

In this conversation, Dr. Mia and Dr. Catherine Madison discuss the complexities of caregiving for individuals with dementia, drawing from personal experiences and professional insights. They explore the importance of understanding advanced care planning, and the vulnerability of dementia patients to health challenges. The discussion also covers legal considerations for…

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Feb. 24, 2026

Advice for the Sandwich Generation: Dementia is a Horizontal Illness #askdrmia #dementia #caregiving

Advice for the Sandwich Generation: Dementia is a Horizontal Illness #askdrmia #dementia #caregiving

In this conversation, Dr. Mia and Dr. Catherine Madison discuss the complexities of caregiving for individuals with dementia, drawing from personal experiences and professional insights. They explore the importance of understanding advanced care planning, and the vulnerability of dementia patients to health challenges. The discussion also covers legal considerations for…

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Feb. 24, 2026

Advice to the Sandwich Generation w/ Dr. Catherine Madison Author of "Navigating Memory Loss"

Advice to the Sandwich Generation w/ Dr. Catherine Madison Author of "Navigating Memory Loss"

In this conversation, Dr. Mia and Dr. Catherine Madison discuss the complexities of caregiving for individuals with dementia, drawing from personal experiences and professional insights. They explore the importance of understanding advanced care planning, and the vulnerability of dementia patients to health challenges. The discussion also covers legal considerations for…

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Feb. 17, 2026

Aging Is Political #podcast #caregiving #dementia #alzheimer #research #funding #politics #AskDrMia

Aging Is Political #podcast #caregiving #dementia #alzheimer #research #funding #politics  #AskDrMia

This conversation delves into the evolving understanding of Alzheimer's disease, highlighting the shift from traditional diagnostic methods to a more nuanced approach that considers underlying pathology. Dr. Mia explains the differences between Alzheimer's disease and dementia, the role of amyloid plaques and tau tangles, and the complexities of diagnosing and…

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Feb. 10, 2026

The Changing Definition of Alzheimer's #AskDrMia #podcast #caregiving #alzheimersresearch #dementia

The Changing Definition of Alzheimer's #AskDrMia #podcast #caregiving #alzheimersresearch #dementia

This conversation delves into the evolving understanding of Alzheimer's disease, highlighting the shift from traditional diagnostic methods to a more nuanced approach that considers underlying pathology. Dr. Mia explains the differences between Alzheimer's disease and dementia, the role of amyloid plaques and tau tangles, and the complexities of diagnosing and…

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Feb. 10, 2026

Defining Alzheimer's #podcast #caregiving #dementia #alzheimer #tautangles #amyloidplaques #AskDrMia

Defining Alzheimer's #podcast #caregiving #dementia #alzheimer #tautangles #amyloidplaques #AskDrMia

This conversation delves into the evolving understanding of Alzheimer's disease, highlighting the shift from traditional diagnostic methods to a more nuanced approach that considers underlying pathology. Dr. Mia explains the differences between Alzheimer's disease and dementia, the role of amyloid plaques and tau tangles, and the complexities of diagnosing and…

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Dec. 23, 2025

Unpaid Women Caregivers The Real Source of Holiday Magic

Unpaid Women Caregivers The Real Source of Holiday Magic

In this conversation, Alex Drane and Dr. Mia discuss the challenges and realities of unpaid caregiving, emphasizing the importance of self-identification, data, and community support. They explore how caregivers often overlook their own needs while focusing on those they care for, and the necessity of finding respite and grace in…

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Dec. 17, 2025

Surviving the Holidays: Tell them really how you're doing #holidaystress #caregiving #mentalhealth

Surviving the Holidays: Tell them really how you're doing #holidaystress #caregiving #mentalhealth

In this conversation, Alex Drane and Dr. Mia discuss the challenges and realities of unpaid caregiving, emphasizing the importance of self-identification, data, and community support. They explore how caregivers often overlook their own needs while focusing on those they care for, and the necessity of finding respite and grace in…

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Dec. 17, 2025

Surviving the Holidays w/ Archangels' Alex Drane #caregiving #mentalhealth #holidaystress #selfcare

Surviving the Holidays w/ Archangels' Alex Drane #caregiving #mentalhealth #holidaystress #selfcare

In this conversation, Alex Drane and Dr. Mia discuss the challenges and realities of unpaid caregiving, emphasizing the importance of self-identification, data, and community support. They explore how caregivers often overlook their own needs while focusing on those they care for, and the necessity of finding respite and grace in…

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Dec. 9, 2025

Three Stages of Alzheimer's Disease #alzheimer #dementia #caregiving #podcast #askdrmia

Three Stages of Alzheimer's Disease #alzheimer #dementia #caregiving #podcast #askdrmia

In this episode of Ask Dr. Mia, the host discusses the fundamentals of dementia and Alzheimer's disease, focusing on the distinctions between normal aging, mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and various types of dementia. Dr. Mia explains the stages of dementia, the importance of memory evaluations, and the underlying causes of…

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Dec. 2, 2025

Alzheimer's Basics w/ Dr. Mia #dementia #Alzheimer's #mildcognitiveimpairment #memory #caregiver

Alzheimer's Basics w/ Dr. Mia #dementia  #Alzheimer's #mildcognitiveimpairment #memory #caregiver

In this episode of Ask Dr. Mia, the host discusses the fundamentals of dementia and Alzheimer's disease, focusing on the distinctions between normal aging, mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and various types of dementia. Dr. Mia explains the stages of dementia, the importance of memory evaluations, and the underlying causes of…

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Dec. 2, 2025

Dementia Basics: Early Onset Alzheimer's: A Devastating Diagnosis #caregiving #alzheimer #dementia

Dementia Basics: Early Onset Alzheimer's: A Devastating Diagnosis #caregiving #alzheimer #dementia

In this episode of Ask Dr. Mia, the host discusses the fundamentals of dementia and Alzheimer's disease, focusing on the distinctions between normal aging, mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and various types of dementia. Dr. Mia explains the stages of dementia, the importance of memory evaluations, and the underlying causes of…

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Nov. 25, 2025

What is GUIDE?? #dementia #caregiving #podcast #holistichealth #medicare #medicareresources

What is GUIDE??  #dementia #caregiving #podcast #holistichealth  #medicare #medicareresources

This conversation delves into the challenges of caregiving, particularly for those managing dementia care. The The "Mom, You're Grounded Podcast" hosts Allison and Jennifer discuss the GUIDE program with Dr. Mia an innovative Medicare initiative designed to support caregivers and patients through comprehensive services. Mia Yang, a geriatrician, shares her…

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Nov. 18, 2025

Special Crossover: Mom, You're Grounded Podcast featuring Dr. Mia #dementia #caregiving #podcast

Special Crossover: Mom, You're Grounded Podcast featuring Dr. Mia #dementia #caregiving #podcast

This conversation delves into the challenges of caregiving, particularly for those managing dementia care. The The "Mom, You're Grounded Podcast" hosts Allison and Jennifer discuss the GUIDE program with Dr. Mia an innovative Medicare initiative designed to support caregivers and patients through comprehensive services. Mia Yang, a geriatrician, shares her…

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Nov. 18, 2025

Special Crossover: Mom, You're Grounded Podcast featuring Dr. Mia #dementia #caregiving #podcast

Special Crossover: Mom, You're Grounded Podcast featuring Dr. Mia #dementia #caregiving #podcast

This conversation delves into the challenges of caregiving, particularly for those managing dementia care. The The "Mom, You're Grounded Podcast" hosts Allison and Jennifer discuss the GUIDE program with Dr. Mia an innovative Medicare initiative designed to support caregivers and patients through comprehensive services. Mia Yang, a geriatrician, shares her…

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Nov. 11, 2025

Grief In Dementia Care #dementia #podcast #caregiving #alzheimer #dementiacare #grief #griefjourney

Grief In Dementia Care #dementia #podcast #caregiving #alzheimer #dementiacare #grief #griefjourney

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

Dementia Activities: More than just TV

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

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

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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