MY PARENTS ARE NOW MY KIDS

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MY PARENTS ARE NOW MY KIDS

A diagnosis of dementia can be scary. If you or someone you love has been confronted with this reality you may not know where to turn. Dr. Monica Parker, named one of the top doctors for geriatric medicine and an expert on cutting-edge dementia research, along with Denise Bailey who has cared for both parents with the disorder will have candid conversations about what to expect, how to react and how to cope.

  1. 05/31/2023

    Episode 62: Handling Patient Agitation-Medical vs Non-Drug Approaches

    Dr. Monica gives Denise advice on how to treat her mom's agitation after she breaks her leg. Is the FDA approved drug Rexulti an option?

    20 min

  2. 04/28/2023

    Episode 61: Tips on traveling with someone with Dementia

    Since the COVID pandemic, people are stir crazy and ready to travel. How do you do that when traveling with someone with Dementia? We give you some great tips!

    23 min

  3. 03/31/2023

    Episode 60: What to do and what to ask to achieve good brain health!

    A healthy body helps a healthy brain. Dr. Monica emphasizes that and discusses questions you should ask and where you can find helpful health information.

    23 min

  4. 02/16/2023

    Episode 59: An informed discussion on Lecanemab

    Dr. Monica Parker discusses the new FDA approved drug Lecanemab.

    21 min

  5. 12/16/2022

    Episode 58: A Conversation with Arts Therapist Kimberly Faulkner

    Licensed Creative Arts Therapist Kimberly Faulkner discusses the benefits of art therapy for those with dementia and Alzheimer's. Special Guest: Kimberly Faulkner.

    22 min

  6. 10/13/2022

    Episode 57: Caregiver Training with Clinical Social Worker Alice Cooper - Part 2

    We conclude our conversation with Alice Cooper as we discuss difficult scenarios that caregivers face on a daily basis and how you can handle them.

    19 min

  7. 09/20/2022

    Episode 56: Caregiver Training with Clinical Social Worker Alice Cooper - Part 1

    Clinical social worker Alice Cooper discusses caregiver training options, responsibilities and how caregivers must understand the needs of those they care for.

    18 min

  8. 06/01/2022

    Episode 55: Medical Update

    It's been nearly a year since the introduction of the breakthrough drug Aducanumab. Dr. Monica gives us an update and discusses some new treatments on the horizon.

    16 min
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A diagnosis of dementia can be scary. If you or someone you love has been confronted with this reality you may not know where to turn. Dr. Monica Parker, named one of the top doctors for geriatric medicine and an expert on cutting-edge dementia research, along with Denise Bailey who has cared for both parents with the disorder will have candid conversations about what to expect, how to react and how to cope.

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