Awkward Story: A Dementia Podcast
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Awkward Story is a Dementia Education Podcast focused on supporting individuals touched by dementia-related diagnoses. We wish to address the stigma and isolation often beset upon patients and their families by bringing their poignant, tragic, beautiful, awkward stories into the open. We will speak to insightful professionals that regularly assist individuals in their fight against dementia.
Awkward Story: A Dementia Podcast
3y ago
Maggie and Thomas had the opportunity to interview guys Ryan Glatt, Bsc. Exercise Science, NSCA-CPT. Ryan Glatt is a trainer and brain-health coach with over a decade of experience in the health & fitness industry. He currently works alongside clinicians and researchers to study the effects of cognitively-enhanced and comprehensive exercise plans at the Pacific Brain Health Center. Ryan has pursued education from the Amen Clinics, The BrainFirst Training Institute, the Neuroscience Academy, the Academy for Brain Health & Performance and, the Master's of Applied Neuroscience ..read more
Awkward Story: A Dementia Podcast
4y ago
Maggie and Thomas interview Kelly Takasu, the Public Policy Manager for Alzheimer's Los Angeles. She discusses the implementation of Dementia Friendly Communities particularly in the Los Angeles area, as well as Age Friendly initiatives in the region ..read more
Awkward Story: A Dementia Podcast
4y ago
Anne Ellett is a certified nurse practitioner with extensive experience in all aspects of dementia care, and the founder of Memory Care Support. In this interview, Anne discusses the Best Life Memory Care Approach, which she developed and continues to teach for the Green House Project.  ..read more
Awkward Story: A Dementia Podcast
4y ago
Mike Belleville was 52 years old when he was first given a dementia diagnosis. He retired at the age of 54 after being diagnosed with Lewy Body dementia. Mike was a telecommunications technician for nearly 20 years and also served in the Rhode Island Air National Guard for 12 years. After realizing that he could still contribute in a meaningful way, Mike became an advocate for those living with dementia. He currently serves on the Dementia Action Alliance's Board of Advisors.
Mike was gracious enough to speak with us about his experience as a young person living with dementia ..read more
Awkward Story: A Dementia Podcast
4y ago
This is the second part of our interview with Monica R. Moore, MSG, and Dr Sarah Kremen, MD, of the Mary S. Easton Center for Alzheimer's Disease Research at UCLA. In this episode, Dr. Kremen discusses the work of the Easton Center in conducting clinical trials and Alzheimer's Disease research ..read more
Awkward Story: A Dementia Podcast
4y ago
In the very first episode, Maggie and Thomas discuss Awkward Story and their reasons for starting the podcast. Thomas briefly discusses his history in hospice care and Maggie reviews her own work history in the health care field. Both discuss their current observations regarding dementia care. In the coming weeks, they will be exploring various dementia related subjects through interviews with expert professionals in the field of dementia care.  ..read more
Awkward Story: A Dementia Podcast
4y ago
Maggie and Thomas interview Kelly Takasu, the Public Policy Manager for Alzheimer's Los Angeles. She discusses the implementation of Dementia Friendly Communities particularly in the Los Angeles area, as well as Age Friendly initiatives in the region ..read more
Awkward Story: A Dementia Podcast
4y ago
Anne Ellett is a certified nurse practitioner with extensive experience in all aspects of dementia care, and the founder of Memory Care Support. In this interview, Anne discusses the Best Life Memory Care Approach, which she developed and continues to teach for the Green House Project.  ..read more
Awkward Story: A Dementia Podcast
4y ago
Dementia caregivers already face unique daily challenges. In this short recording, Thomas and Maggie share (from their respective homes!) how COVID-19 has presented challenges to common memory care practices ..read more
Awkward Story: A Dementia Podcast
4y ago
Mike Belleville was 52 years old when he was first given a dementia diagnosis. He retired at the age of 54 after being diagnosed with Lewy Body dementia. Mike was a telecommunications technician for nearly 20 years and also served in the Rhode Island Air National Guard for 12 years. After realizing that he could still contribute in a meaningful way, Mike became an advocate for those living with dementia. He currently serves on the Dementia Action Alliance's Board of Advisors. Mike was gracious enough to speak with us about his experience as a young person living with dementia ..read more