Ask Dr. Mia: Conversations on Aging Well Dr. Mia

Summary


Dr. Mia interviews Dr. Monique Nugent about her book 'Prescription for Admission' and discusses various topics related to navigating the healthcare system and hospital stays. They cover the inspiration behind the book, common questions and quick guides for patients, understanding inpatient medicine, options for discharge, safety and goals of care, improving communication with the inpatient team, transitioning to post-acute care, choosing the right rehab facility, and mental health tips. The conversation provides valuable insights and practical advice for patients and their loved ones.
Takeaways


Take an active role in your healthcare and participate in your hospitalization.Understand the options for discharge and consider post-acute care settings.Improve communication with the inpatient team by requesting a family meeting.Choose the right rehab facility by visiting and considering your goals and needs.Practice mental health tips, such as square breathing, to reduce anxiety. Support the Show.
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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 daily acts of caregiving. Dr. Mia discusses the importance of acknowledging, validating, and redirecting communication strategies for dementia care. She also explores the complex emotions and grief that caregivers experience and emphasizes the need for self-compassion and mental health support. Dr. Mia concludes the episode by expressing her gratitude to the listeners and announcing an extended break before the start of season four in April 2024. 

Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Podcast Statistics
01:28
Why I Love Working with People Living with Dementia
02:27
Inspiration from a Couple's Story
03:26
Honoring the Extraordinary-ness of Caregiving
04:26
The Love and Care Provided by Bill
05:21
Moments of Clarity in Pat's Decline
06:20
Bill's Continued Connection with Pat
06:50
Bill's Experience Shared with Medical Students
07:19
The Power of Caring
08:19
The Poem 'Do Not Ask Me to Remember'
09:35
Communication Strategies for Dementia Care
10:35
AVR: Acknowledge, Validate, Redirect
12:58
Holding Space and Staying Grounded in Caregiving
14:13
Processing Grief in Caregiving
15:10
Grief in Anticipation of Loss
16:07
The Complicated Relationship with a Loved One
17:35
Grief in Moments of Crisis
18:36
The Interplay of Parkinson's Disease and Cancer
21:35
The Work of Grief and Soul-Making
24:31
The Importance of Feeling and Holding Space
27:25
Taking an Extended Break and Gratitude
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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 difference between a trust and a will, the probate process, and the impact of Medicaid on long-term care services. They also address common issues with power of attorney and guardianship, and emphasize the importance of estate planning for everyone, regardless of their wealth. Jeff provides insights on finding a reputable lawyer and highlights the limitations of online estate planning programs. Overall, this conversation highlights the need for advanced planning and the benefits of consulting with a lawyer for personalized advice.
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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 Internal Medicine at Wake Forest School of Medicine. He is a neuroepidemiologist cross-trained in cardiovascular epidemiology and multimodal brain imaging. His research focuses on untangling the complex relationships between vascular and metabolic diseases' contributions on dementia.

Lancet commission report - https://www.thelancet.com/article/S0140-6736(20)30367-6/fulltext
Summary of SPRINT MIND: https://www.nia.nih.gov/news/does-intensive-blood-pressure-control-reduce-dementia
MESA participant webpage: https://www.mesa-nhlbi.org/ParticipantWebsite/default.aspx
Alz Association’s Trial Match: https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/research_progress/clinical-trials/trialmatch
Research Match https://www.researchmatch.org/
If people want to participate in ACE study:  ACETrial@wakehealth.edu;  and https://www.acetrial.org/
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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 people's experiences with dementia, aging, creativity and caregiving. We talked about a new documentary called Keys Bags Names Words - about hope in dementia.

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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 early interventions for Alzheimer’s disease. She was the first African American to attain a PhD in Neuroscience from Michigan State University. As an Assistant Professor in Biology at NC A&T State University, Dr. Sanderlin serves as the site Principal Investigator of the North Carolina Brain Health Registry and lead faculty in the Center for Outreach in Alzheimer’s Aging and Community Health (COAACH), which is the nation’s most prominent outreach and education centers focused primarily on the impact of Alzheimer’s on African Americans and their caregivers.


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