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Spotlight on Care: Alzheimer's Caregiving

By: UCI MIND
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  • Welcome to Spotlight on Care, the podcast where we share stories, experiences, tips and advice on caring for loved ones affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Spotlight on Care is produced by the University of California, Irvine Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders, UCI MIND. Please subscribe to the Spotlight on Care podcast wherever you listen. For more information, visit mind.uci.edu. What would like to hear about next? Email us at mwitbrac@uci.edu.
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Episodes
  • Advances in Alzheimer’s Disease Clinical Care with Ahmad Sajjadi MD,PhD
    Feb 8 2024

    Steve and Virginia sit down with Ahmad Sajjadi, MD, PhD, associate professor of Neurology at UC Irvine and research clinician at UCI MIND, to discuss some of the recent advances that have been made in Alzheimer’s disease research and care. He discusses the newly approved drugs, diagnostic tests and coverage of some of those tests, and care navigator programs. 

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    37 mins
  • Keeping the Holidays and Celebrations Happy, Healthy and Safe with Dr. Miriam Galindo
    Dec 14 2023

    Virginia and Steve speak with Dr. Galindo, who cared for her father with Alzheimer's disease and helps the listeners understand the importance of simplifying the holidays to maximize enjoyment for everyone.  She gives tips on focusing on one or two traditions and recruiting help  instead of trying to balance caregiving with all of the pressures of maintaining family traditions.  For more caregiver resources  at the holidays and throughout the year visit www.alzoc.org or call the helpline at 844-373-4400. Happy Holidays! 

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    34 mins
  • Cognitive testing with Dr. Michelle McDonnell
    Dec 7 2023

    Steve and Virginia are joined by Dr. Michelle McDonnell, a neuropsychologist at UCI MIND, who discusses the importance of cognitive testing. She discusses the process involved in the testing, tips to encourage your loved one to participate, and the benefits of tracking Alzheimers as it progresses. 

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    32 mins

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