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Dr. Mia explores the groundbreaking Finger Study, a global research project on brain health and Alzheimer's prevention. Discover how lifestyle changes like exercise, diet, and cognitive activities can significantly improve brain resilience and delay cognitive decline. POINTER Study Link https://www.alz.org/us-pointer/study-results Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Pointer Study 02:44 Understanding the…

In this conversation, Dr. Mia and Dr. Catherine Madison discuss the complexities of caregiving for individuals with dementia, drawing from personal experiences and professional insights. They explore the importance of understanding advanced care planning, and the vulnerability of dementia patients to health challenges. The discussion also covers legal considerations for…

In this conversation, Dr. Mia and Dr. Catherine Madison discuss the complexities of caregiving for individuals with dementia, drawing from personal experiences and professional insights. They explore the importance of understanding advanced care planning, and the vulnerability of dementia patients to health challenges. The discussion also covers legal considerations for…

In this conversation, Dr. Mia and Dr. Catherine Madison discuss the complexities of caregiving for individuals with dementia, drawing from personal experiences and professional insights. They explore the importance of understanding advanced care planning, and the vulnerability of dementia patients to health challenges. The discussion also covers legal considerations for…

This conversation delves into the evolving understanding of Alzheimer's disease, highlighting the shift from traditional diagnostic methods to a more nuanced approach that considers underlying pathology. Dr. Mia explains the differences between Alzheimer's disease and dementia, the role of amyloid plaques and tau tangles, and the complexities of diagnosing and…

This conversation delves into the evolving understanding of Alzheimer's disease, highlighting the shift from traditional diagnostic methods to a more nuanced approach that considers underlying pathology. Dr. Mia explains the differences between Alzheimer's disease and dementia, the role of amyloid plaques and tau tangles, and the complexities of diagnosing and…

This conversation delves into the evolving understanding of Alzheimer's disease, highlighting the shift from traditional diagnostic methods to a more nuanced approach that considers underlying pathology. Dr. Mia explains the differences between Alzheimer's disease and dementia, the role of amyloid plaques and tau tangles, and the complexities of diagnosing and…

In this conversation, Alex Drane and Dr. Mia discuss the challenges and realities of unpaid caregiving, emphasizing the importance of self-identification, data, and community support. They explore how caregivers often overlook their own needs while focusing on those they care for, and the necessity of finding respite and grace in…

In this conversation, Alex Drane and Dr. Mia discuss the challenges and realities of unpaid caregiving, emphasizing the importance of self-identification, data, and community support. They explore how caregivers often overlook their own needs while focusing on those they care for, and the necessity of finding respite and grace in…

In this conversation, Alex Drane and Dr. Mia discuss the challenges and realities of unpaid caregiving, emphasizing the importance of self-identification, data, and community support. They explore how caregivers often overlook their own needs while focusing on those they care for, and the necessity of finding respite and grace in…

In this episode of Ask Dr. Mia, the host discusses the fundamentals of dementia and Alzheimer's disease, focusing on the distinctions between normal aging, mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and various types of dementia. Dr. Mia explains the stages of dementia, the importance of memory evaluations, and the underlying causes of…

In this episode of Ask Dr. Mia, the host discusses the fundamentals of dementia and Alzheimer's disease, focusing on the distinctions between normal aging, mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and various types of dementia. Dr. Mia explains the stages of dementia, the importance of memory evaluations, and the underlying causes of…

In this episode of Ask Dr. Mia, the host discusses the fundamentals of dementia and Alzheimer's disease, focusing on the distinctions between normal aging, mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and various types of dementia. Dr. Mia explains the stages of dementia, the importance of memory evaluations, and the underlying causes of…

This conversation delves into the challenges of caregiving, particularly for those managing dementia care. The The "Mom, You're Grounded Podcast" hosts Allison and Jennifer discuss the GUIDE program with Dr. Mia an innovative Medicare initiative designed to support caregivers and patients through comprehensive services. Mia Yang, a geriatrician, shares her…

This conversation delves into the challenges of caregiving, particularly for those managing dementia care. The The "Mom, You're Grounded Podcast" hosts Allison and Jennifer discuss the GUIDE program with Dr. Mia an innovative Medicare initiative designed to support caregivers and patients through comprehensive services. Mia Yang, a geriatrician, shares her…

This conversation delves into the challenges of caregiving, particularly for those managing dementia care. The The "Mom, You're Grounded Podcast" hosts Allison and Jennifer discuss the GUIDE program with Dr. Mia an innovative Medicare initiative designed to support caregivers and patients through comprehensive services. Mia Yang, a geriatrician, shares her…

In this episode of the Ask Dr. Mia podcast, Dr. Mia speaks with Jodi Colada, a director of caregiver outreach, about engaging activities for family caregivers of loved ones living with dementia. They discuss the challenges caregivers face in getting their loved ones to participate in activities, the importance of…

In this episode of the Ask Dr. Mia podcast, Dr. Mia speaks with Jodi Colada, a director of caregiver outreach, about engaging activities for family caregivers of loved ones living with dementia. They discuss the challenges caregivers face in getting their loved ones to participate in activities, the importance of…

In this episode of the Ask Dr. Mia podcast, Dr. Mia speaks with Jodi Colada, a director of caregiver outreach, about engaging activities for family caregivers of loved ones living with dementia. They discuss the challenges caregivers face in getting their loved ones to participate in activities, the importance of…

In this conversation, Dr. Mia discusses her personal experiences with caregiving and grief, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's role as a caregiver, the challenges of caregiver burnout, and the necessity of seeking support. She reflects on her relationship with her mother and the complexities of love and acceptance in…

In this conversation, Dr. Mia discusses her personal experiences with caregiving and grief, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's role as a caregiver, the challenges of caregiver burnout, and the necessity of seeking support. She reflects on her relationship with her mother and the complexities of love and acceptance in…

In this conversation, Dr. Mia discusses her personal experiences with caregiving and grief, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's role as a caregiver, the challenges of caregiver burnout, and the necessity of seeking support. She reflects on her relationship with her mother and the complexities of love and acceptance in…

In this episode, Dr. Mia discusses the top misconceptions surrounding dementia and Alzheimer's disease, emphasizing the importance of understanding the differences between the two, the complexities of diagnosing dementia, and the implications of early diagnosis. She also addresses the common belief that Medicare covers in-home care for dementia patients and…

In this episode, Dr. Mia discusses the top misconceptions surrounding dementia and Alzheimer's disease, emphasizing the importance of understanding the differences between the two, the complexities of diagnosing dementia, and the implications of early diagnosis. She also addresses the common belief that Medicare covers in-home care for dementia patients and…