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-ness of caregiving. Dr. Mia discusses the importance of acknowledging, validating, and redirecting…
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-ness of caregiving. Dr. Mia discusses the importance of acknowledging, validating, and redirecting…
n this episode, Dr. Mia interviews Jeff Bloomfield, an estate planning lawyer, to discuss the importance of estate planning and related legal documents. They cover topics such as the difference between a trust and a will, the probate process, and the impact of Medicaid on long-term care services. They also…
In this episode, Dr. Mia interviews Jeff Bloomfield, an estate planning lawyer, to discuss the importance of estate planning and related legal documents. They cover topics such as the difference between a trust and a will, the probate process, and the impact of Medicaid on long-term care services. They also…
In this episode, Dr. Mia interviews Jeff Bloomfield, an estate planning lawyer, to discuss the importance of estate planning and related legal documents. They cover topics such as the difference between a trust and a will, the probate process, and the impact of Medicaid on long-term care services. They also…
Investment advice for your brain comes from the Ask Dr. Mia podcast which delves into the intricate relationship between vascular health and the onset of dementia, particularly Alzheimer's disease. Head over to the channel to hear more.
The podcast delves into the intricate relationship between vascular health and the onset of dementia, particularly Alzheimer's disease. Dr. Tim Hughes, a neuroepidemiologist, collaborates with Dr. Mia to discuss the complexities of dementia, emphasizing the prevalence of mixed dementia (a combination of vascular and Alzheimer's pathology) in contrast to the…
This short is from the Ask Dr. Mia Podcast. Head over to the channel to see the whole episode. A brief summary of the whole episode is below. In this episode of the "Ask Dr. Mia" podcast, Dr. Mia discusses the importance of personal stories and narratives in the context…
This short is from the Ask Dr. Mia Podcast. Head over to the channel to see the whole episode. A brief summary of the whole episode is below. In this episode of the "Ask Dr. Mia" podcast, Dr. Mia discusses the importance of personal stories and narratives in the context…
In this episode of the "Ask Dr. Mia" podcast, Dr. Mia discusses the importance of personal stories and narratives in the context of dementia and brain health with her guest, Caroline Prioleau. Caroline is a writer and designer associated with the UCSF Memory and Aging Center and the Global Brain…
Dr. Mia's podcast episode features Dr. Ashley Sanderlin, a passionate researcher focused on Alzheimer's disease risk factors and early interventions. Dr. Sanderlin discusses her advocacy work for older adults and their caregivers within the healthcare system. They emphasize the importance of patient empowerment in healthcare interactions, especially in brief doctor's…
Dr. Mia's podcast episode features Dr. Ashley Sanderlin, a passionate researcher focused on Alzheimer's disease risk factors and early interventions. Dr. Sanderlin discusses her advocacy work for older adults and their caregivers within the healthcare system. They emphasize the importance of patient empowerment in healthcare interactions, especially in brief doctor's…
Dr. Mia's podcast episode features Dr. Ashley Sanderlin, a passionate researcher focused on Alzheimer's disease risk factors and early interventions. Dr. Sanderlin discusses her advocacy work for older adults and their caregivers within the healthcare system. They emphasize the importance of patient empowerment in healthcare interactions, especially in brief doctor's…
Dr. Mia's podcast episode features Dr. Ashley Sanderlin, a passionate researcher focused on Alzheimer's disease risk factors and early interventions. Dr. Sanderlin discusses her advocacy work for older adults and their caregivers within the healthcare system. They emphasize the importance of patient empowerment in healthcare interactions, especially in brief doctor's…
check out other episodes @Dr.MiaGeriCoach 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. Medications that increase risk of falls: https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/medications-that-increase-your-risk-of-falling CDC's…
check out the full episode here: https://youtu.be/2yFhDW9iHw4
Dr. Mia talks with her colleague Dr. Bonnie Sachs about being a neuropsychologist: who they are, their training background, and what they do in the memory evaluation. Chapters: 1. Welcome 2. How Dr. Sachs got interested in neuropsychology 3. How does one become a neuropsychologist 4. Who are most likely…
New Medicare Payment for Comprehensive Dementia Care that was released in 7/31/2023 with going live 7/2024. I talk about this exciting new payment model for comprehensive dementia care, for both person living with dementia AND their care partners. For the first time, Medicare will also pay for respite care.
Dr. Mia describes the domains of memory/cognition: short-term memory executive function visuospatial memory language attention speed of processing Memory mimickers that can confound memory evals: anticholinergic meds obstructive sleep apnea hearing loss: hearing amplifier PockeTalker on Amazon alcohol use: 2 or more drinks/day for men, 1 or more drinks/day for…
Check out the full episode of #AskDrMia #podcast at https://youtu.be/j8xMedTZqSY. Subscribe to the channel or on your favorite podcast platform: www.miayangmd.com #AskDrMiaGeriCoach #geriatrics #aging #memoryloss #caregiver #dementia #alzheimer #alzheimersawareness
Sleep, everyone wants it or better versions of it. Dr. Mia talks with Dr. Jaime Hughes about sleep for older adults. Jaime Hughes is an Assistant Professor at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Department of Implementation Science and Section on Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine. As an implementation scientist, Dr.…
Sleep, everyone wants it or better versions of it. Dr. Mia talks with Dr. Jaime Hughes about sleep for older adults. Jaime Hughes is an Assistant Professor at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Department of Implementation Science and Section on Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine. As an implementation scientist, Dr.…
Dr. Mia talks about the new FDA authorization for sale of hearing aids over the counter, our amazing hearing system, and how to distinguish hearing loss from memory loss with Dr. Jack Hitchens, audiologist.
Dr. Mia talks about the new FDA authorization for sale of hearing aids over the counter, our amazing hearing system, and how to distinguish hearing loss from memory loss with Dr. Jack Hitchens, audiologist.