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Dec. 12, 2023

Special Episode - Why I Love PLWD - Ask Dr. Mia Podcast #dementia #caregiver #caregiversupport

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…

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Dec. 12, 2023

Do Not Ask Me to Remember by Owen Darnell - Ask Dr. Mia Podcast #shorts #dementia #caregiver

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…

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Dec. 4, 2023

How to Find a Good Lawyer

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…

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Nov. 28, 2023

Jeff Bloomfield on Estate Planning - Ask Dr. Mia #dementia #estateplanning

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…

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Nov. 28, 2023

Estate Planning w/ Dementia- Jeff Bloomfield- Ask Dr. Mia Podcast #shorts #estateplanning #dementia

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…

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Nov. 14, 2023

Investment Advice for Your Brain w/ Dr. Tim Hughes #shorts #AskDrMia

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.

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Nov. 14, 2023

The Brain and the Heart w/ Dr. Tim Huges #AskDrMia

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…

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Nov. 7, 2023

From Hear Say to Documentary Film- Ask Dr. Mia #shorts

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…

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Oct. 31, 2023

Intergenerational Living #shorts

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…

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Oct. 31, 2023

Key Bags Names Words w/ Caroline Prioleau - Ask Dr. Mia

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…

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Oct. 24, 2023

Be Bold! Ask Questions! #shorts

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…

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Oct. 17, 2023

Disentangling Alzheimer's w/ Dr. Ashley Sanderlin #shorts

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…

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Oct. 17, 2023

Disentangling Alzheimer's w/ Ashley Sanderlin

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…

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Oct. 17, 2023

Dr. Ashley Sanderlin on Early Interventions

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…

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Oct. 3, 2023

What to do about Fall Prevention

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…

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Sept. 19, 2023

Short: Neuropsychologists: Who & What They Do

check out the full episode here: https://youtu.be/2yFhDW9iHw4

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Sept. 19, 2023

Neuropsychologists: Who & What They Do

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…

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Sept. 6, 2023

Season 3-Episode 1: Big News for Dementia Care - No, not a new drug.

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.

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Aug. 9, 2023

Memory Series Part 1/3: Memory domains & Memory Mimickers- Ask Dr. Mia Podcast

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…

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Aug. 9, 2023

Executive Functioning Can you Cook Thanksgiving #shorts

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

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Aug. 3, 2023

Sleep with Jamie Hughes- Ask Dr. Mia Podcast

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.…

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Aug. 2, 2023

Principles of Sleep Hygiene #shorts

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.…

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July 26, 2023

OTC Hearing Aids and the Brain with Dr. Jack Hitchens- Ask Dr. Mia

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.

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July 26, 2023

The Importance of Getting Your Hearing Tested #shorts

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.

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