7 episodes
Living with Alzheimer's Disease Podcast Health UNMUTED
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- Health & Fitness
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4.9 • 30 Ratings
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Alzheimer's disease affects at least 30 million people worldwide, not including, of course, friends, family, and other loved ones, and that number is growing as we live longer. In this miniseries, we speak with health experts and people dealing with Alzheimer's about symptoms, causes, existing treatments, ongoing research into new therapies. We also discuss ways you can lower your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease or any other form of dementia. And we discuss how caregivers and loved ones can cope with Alzheimer's disease, too.
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For informational purposes only. Please consult a registered health professional for advice.
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What is Alzheimer’s Disease?
Alzheimer's disease affects families across the United States, yet no two people with the disease are alike. Our understanding of Alzheimer’s has changed a lot over the years. In this first episode, we start with the basics. We talk about causes, risk factors, symptoms, and how it affects the brain. Plus we learn about the difference between Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
For a complete list of resources in this podcast series, please visit our website at HealthUnmuted.com/resources.
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Note: For links to our latest podcast entitled "Rethinking Alzheimer's Disease", visit our website here.
Resources
For information about Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's Association
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Healthline
Bright Focus, for more information about amyloid and tau
MayoClinic, for more information about disease progression
Patient Support and Advocacy Groups
Alzheimer’s Speaks
Alz Authors
Alzheimer’s Association Local Chapters (US)
Alzheimer’s Society support groups (UK)
Dementia Friendly America
HFC
Guest’s Books
Dr Andrew Budson - Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory: What's Normal, What's Not and What to Do About It
Dr Jason Karlawish - The Problem of Alzheimer’s: How Science, Culture, and Politics Turned a Rare Disease into a Crisis and What We Can Do About it
Paul Hornback - God Still Remembers Me: Devotions for Facing Alzheimer's Disease with Faith
Paul Hornback - My Purple Brick Road: A Faithful Battle with Early-onset Alzheimer's Disease
Dr Daniel Gibbs - A Tattoo on my Brain: A Neurologist's Personal Battle against Alzheimer's Disease
Dr Phillip Sloane - Alzheimer's Medical Advisor: A Caregiver's Guide to Common Medical and Behavioral Signs and Symptoms in Persons with Dementia
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How is Alzheimer’s Diagnosed?
The first case of Alzheimer's disease was diagnosed in the early 1900s– but only after the person had died, and doctors were able to do an autopsy. Science has come a long way since then! There are several tests available now. And soon we may be able to tell if someone will develop Alzheimer's disease before they even develop symptoms. In this episode, we learn about the latest tests. And we hear from people and their loved ones about how they handled the shock of diagnosis.
For a complete list of resources in this podcast series, please visit our website at HealthUnmuted.com/resources.
What did you think of this episode? We’d love to hear from you.
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Note: For links to our latest podcast entitled "Rethinking Alzheimer's Disease", visit our website here.
Resources
History of Alzheimer's disease
Bright Focus
Alzheimer's Society
Diagnosis information and what to expect at an appointment
National Institute of Aging
Alzheimer’s Society
Alzheimer's Association
Mayo Clinic
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
Alzheimer's Association
Cleveland Clinic
Caregiver support
Family Caregiver Alliance
Memory Cafes
Memory Cafe Directory
Guest’s Books
Dr Jason Karlawish - The Problem of Alzheimer’s: How Science, Culture, and Politics Turned a Rare Disease into a Crisis and What We Can Do About it
Dr Jennifer Bute - Dementia from the Inside: A Doctor's Personal Journey of Hope
Anthony Copeland Parker - Running All Over The World: Our Race Against Early-Onset Alzheimer's
Paul Hornback - God Still Remembers Me: Devotions for Facing Alzheimer's Disease with Faith
Paul Hornback - My Purple Brick Road: A Faithful Battle with Early-onset Alzheimer's Disease
Dr Daniel Gibbs - A Tattoo on my Brain: A Neurologist's Personal Battle against Alzheimer's Disease
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What Are the Early Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease?
Even though we know a lot more about Alzheimer's disease now than we used to, there are still a lot of misunderstandings about the disease. So in this episode, we hear from people with Alzheimer's disease about their day-to-day lives. Caregivers and medical professionals also share their experiences caring for people with more advanced Alzheimer's disease. If you love someone with advanced Alzheimer’s disease, stay tuned for an upcoming episode on how to manage your new normal– especially when the going gets tough.
For a complete list of resources in this podcast series, please visit our website at HealthUnmuted.com/resources.
What did you think of this episode? We’d love to hear from you.
Please visit healthunmuted.com/feedback to let us know!
Note: For links to our latest podcast entitled "Rethinking Alzheimer's Disease", visit our website here.
Resources
Patient Support and Advocacy Groups
Alzheimer’s Speaks
Alz Authors
Alzheimer’s Association Local Chapters (US)
Alzheimer’s Society support groups (UK)
Dementia Friendly America
Caregiver support
Family Caregiver Alliance
Memory Cafes
Memory Cafe directory
Guest’s Books
Dr Jason Karlawish - The Problem of Alzheimer’s: How Science, Culture, and Politics Turned a Rare Disease into a Crisis and What We Can Do About it
Dr Jennifer Bute - Dementia from the Inside: A Doctor's Personal Journey of Hope
Anthony Copeland Parker - Running All Over The World: Our Race Against Early-Onset Alzheimer's
Paul Hornback - God Still Remembers Me: Devotions for Facing Alzheimer's Disease with Faith
Paul Hornback - My Purple Brick Road: A Faithful Battle with Early-onset Alzheimer's Disease
Dr Daniel Gibbs - A Tattoo on my Brain: A Neurologist's Personal Battle against Alzheimer's Disease
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Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease (Part 1): Diet, Exercise and Lifestyle Changes
There's no cure for Alzheimer's disease, but there are ways to manage it and treat symptoms. In this episode, we hear from people living with the disease about the healthy changes they've made to continue leading active, social lives.
For a complete list of resources in this podcast series, please visit our website at HealthUnmuted.com/resources.
What did you think of this episode? We’d love to hear from you.
Please visit healthunmuted.com/feedback to let us know!
Note: For links to our latest podcast entitled "Rethinking Alzheimer's Disease", visit our website here.
Resources
For information about lifestyle changes
Alzheimer’s Society
HelpGuide
Healthline
The MIND Diet
Memory Cafe directory
Patient Support and Advocacy Groups
Alzheimer’s Speaks
Alz Authors
Alzheimer’s Association Local Chapters (US)
Alzheimer’s Society support groups (UK)
Dementia Friendly America
Guest’s Books
Dr Andrew Budson - Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory: What's Normal, What's Not and What to Do About It
Dr Jason Karlawish - The Problem of Alzheimer’s: How Science, Culture, and Politics Turned a Rare Disease into a Crisis and What We Can Do About it
Anthony Copeland Parker - Running All Over The World: Our Race Against Early-Onset Alzheimer's
Paul Hornback - God Still Remembers Me: Devotions for Facing Alzheimer's Disease with Faith
Paul Hornback - My Purple Brick Road: A Faithful Battle with Early-onset Alzheimer's Disease
Dr Daniel Gibbs - A Tattoo on my Brain: A Neurologist's Personal Battle against Alzheimer's Disease
Dr Phillip Sloane - Alzheimer's Medical Advisor: A Caregiver's Guide to Common Medical and Behavioral Signs and Symptoms in Persons with Dementia
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Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease (Part 2): Medicine and Rehabilitation Therapies
Medication for Alzheimer's disease has been around since the 1980s, and for some people, it can be an important part of managing symptoms. In this episode, we talk about the medications that are available now, and we learn about therapy to improve motor, speech and language skills.
For a complete list of resources in this podcast series, please visit our website at HealthUnmuted.com/resources.
What did you think of this episode? We’d love to hear from you.
Please visit healthunmuted.com/feedback to let us know!
Note: For links to our latest podcast entitled "Rethinking Alzheimer's Disease", visit our website here.
Resources
For information about medication
Overview of medications for Alzheimer's disease
FDA approval for Aducanumab
About Aducanumab
About Cholinesterase Inhibitors
For information about therapies
American Physical Therapy Association
American Speech Language and Hearing Association
Total Health Works
Speech Therapy Works
Managing eating and swallowing challenges
For information about clinical trials:
Alzheimer's.gov
Alzheimer's Association
References about Aducanumab
NIH article
Alzheimer's Association article
Nature.com article
Guest’s Books
Dr Andrew Budson - Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory: What's Normal, What's Not and What to Do About It
Dr Jason Karlawish - The Problem of Alzheimer’s: How Science, Culture, and Politics Turned a Rare Disease into a Crisis and What We Can Do About it
Anthony Copeland Parker - Running All Over The World: Our Race Against Early-Onset Alzheimer's
Paul Hornback - God Still Remembers Me: Devotions for Facing Alzheimer's Disease with Faith
Paul Hornback - My Purple Brick Road: A Faithful Battle with Early-onset Alzheimer's Disease
Dr Daniel Gibbs - A Tattoo on my Brain: A Neurologist's Personal Battle against Alzheimer's Disease
Dr Phillip Sloane - Alzheimer's Medical Advisor: A Caregiver's Guide to Common Medical and Behavioral Signs and Symptoms in Persons with Dementia
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Caring for Someone with Alzheimer's Disease
If you love someone with Alzheimer's disease, you know that caregiving can be complicated and challenging. But you are not alone. There are many resources to help on your journey. In this episode, we hear from experts and other caregivers about some important dos and don'ts, and share resources where you can find more information.
For a complete list of resources in this podcast series, please visit our website at HealthUnmuted.com/resources.
What did you think of this episode? We’d love to hear from you.
Please visit healthunmuted.com/feedback to let us know!
Note: For links to our latest podcast entitled "Rethinking Alzheimer's Disease", visit our website here.
Resources
Part 1: Making Changes to Environment
Home safety tips from MayoClinic
Environmental changes (Social Care Institute for Excellence)
Grants and resources to help make changes to the home (Alzheimer's Society, UK)
Part 2: Helping Someone with Personal Care
NIH
BetterHealth (Australia)
Alzheimer's Association
Social Care Institute for Excellence (UK)
MayoClinic
WebMD, handling outbursts
Alzheimer's Associations, managing anger
Part 3: Things Not to Do/Say
Alzheimer's Society
Alzheimer's San Diego
Part 4: Support for Caregivers
Coping with caregiver depression
Managing stages of Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's Association support for caregivers (US)
Alzheimer’s Association Local Chapters (US)
Alzheimer's Society support for caregivers (UK)
Alzheimer’s Society support groups (UK)
Dementia Friendly America
Healthline: How to find caregiver support groups (US)
Alzheimer's Speaks - Resources and links
Alz Authors - Books and Podcasts
Part 5: Links to information about advanced care planning
Finding geriatric care managers
ElderCare Locator from the US Administration on Aging
Alzheimer's Association chapters
Alzheimer's Association guide for advance planning
Finding your nursing home ombudsman (USA)
Alzheimer's Society (Canada)
Alzheimer's Society (UK)
Links to information about clinical trials:
Alzheimer's.gov
Alzheimer's Association
Links to Guest’s Books
Dr Andrew Budson - Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory: What's Normal, What's Not and What to Do About It
Dr Jason Karlawish - The Problem of Alzheimer’s: How Science, Culture, and Politics Turned a Rare Disease into a Crisis and What We Can Do About it
Anthony Copeland Parker - Running All Over The World: Our Race Against Early-Onset Alzheimer's
Paul Hornback - God Still Remembers Me: Devotions for Facing Alzheimer's Disease with Faith
Paul Hornback - My Purple Brick Road: A Faithful Battle with Early-onset Alzheimer's Disease
Dr Daniel Gibbs - A Tattoo on my Brain: A Neurologist's Personal Battle against Alzheimer's Disease
Dr Phillip Sloane - Alzheimer's Medical Advisor: A Caregiver's Guide to Common Medical and Behavioral Signs and Symptoms in Persons with Dementia
Dr. Jane Mullins - Finding the Light in Dementia: A Guide for Families, Friends and Caregivers
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Customer Reviews
Excellent
As a pharmacist and granddaughter of someone with Alzheimer’s, I can honestly say this podcast provided excellent information for anyone who is affected, providing care, or wanting to learn more about the disease. I found it incredibly educational.
Podcast on Alzheimer’s
This was an excellent podcast. It was well done and I found it very informative. I will implement some of the strategies discussed as I navigate life as a caregiver of someone with Alzheimer’s. Keep doing amazing and much needed work on healthcare topics!
So well done!
Thanks for this education and insightful production on Alzheimer’s and sharing the lived experience of those living with this disease. Looking forward to the next episode!