Debra on Dementia: Recent Episodes
Debra Tann
My podcast is designed to enlighten individuals about Alzheimer's and related dementias. It seeks to empower with information, advocate for brain health, and encourage caregivers. In addition, my show will experience discussions concerning minorities who are most often affected by the disease and symptoms. It is the show's clarion call, to share information on a subject matter that is literally destroying families mentally, physically, financially, and Spiritually. And unfortunately, there is no cure. My desire is to publish on Wednesdays.
Clarification between the differences of delusions, hallucinations, and paranoia and coping tips.
A reminder of the importance of health care equities and clinical trials as it relates to dementia.
Caregivers often suffer from a lack of sleep. This show offers natural remedies to experience a better night's sleep. Actually, a show for anyone who suffers from not enough ZZZZ's.
Lovely interview featuring the writer of the Oscar winning original screenplay but now film about a father who has dementia. Anthony Hopkins won an Oscar for portraying the father and the film also won an Oscar for best screenplay adaptation. A must see film if you have a loved one with dementia.
Great show featuring two professors from UCF as they discuss the various parts of our marvelous brain and how it responds to music.
An easy going show as the discussion hinges on lavender and it soothing affects; both for people living well with dementia and without dementia.
I am told by people living well with dementia that they prefer not to stigmatized. This show covers the perspective from someone living with dementia. What are their expectations from people WITHOUT a dementia diagnosis?
A dementia diagnosis may throw a monkey wrench into your world. This show discuss the possible questions you may pose to your doctor to help you better understand.
Many are still confusing memory loss and forgetfulness. This is a reminder show of the differences.
Three great stories provided by AARP. They are meant to be fun, lighthearted, and educational.
This is an easy going show that reveals life lessons from those living with dementia. It is a time to slow down, reflect, and just breathe!
This show highlights some of the hot gifts on the market to make life simplified for people living with dementia and soothing gifts for caregivers.
Lighthearted show about the advantages and disadvantages of pets for individuals living with dementia.
While we know there is no cure for Alzheimer's, FTD, LBD, Vascular or Parkinson's dementia. This show discusses the drugs that are forerunners for an Alzheimer's cure.
While somber but a realistic show about possible occurrences just before a person takes their life breath.
Fun and challenging show featuring a short AARP quiz about dementia. Opportunity to learn new information about dementia...in case you don't already know!
Brian is a friend and colleague and offers his story about dementia, his advocacy, and his candor regarding his dementia struggles and triumphs.
End of the year wrap up show with reminders to help people living with dementia during the holidays with the added layer of Covid-19. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Discussion about Mindfulness and Meditation and how each of these experiences seek to help settle the mind.
A real discussion about dementia and depression. Each of these create medical concerns particularly if the depression is untreated; the cognitive issues worsen. Then came Covid-19!
Great show about our youth and their coding abilities that allowed them to develop a competitive app for people living with dementia.
Does your loved one wander away? This show provides tips on how to keep them safe. The show also discuss the states that offer the Silver Alert to assist with a lost loved one.
The Alzheimer's stamp is back on sale! This show shares the inspiring story of two women and how the stamp came to be and the recent quest to revive the sale of the stamp for continued Alzheimer's research.
Soothing show that discuss the possible importance of journaling. This may be an avenue to just freestyle write and express ones self without judgement. Write away!
Anger with individuals living with dementia is often commonplace. This show offers techniques on how to cope with this characteristic. Hint, usually there is a trigger!
Exciting show! In an effort to promote my new book, this show pulls an excerpt reading from the book to encourage readership. The book can be found on Amazon.com
Should a person living with dementia maintain the ownership of a gun? A candid discussion about guns, dementia, and what the literature/research has to say about the subject matter.
This show seeks to have an honest conversation about sex as it relates to individuals living with one of the dementias and their caregiver. The deduction is determining what works best for a couple.
This is my show's first live interview featuring a caregiver. Most often, caregivers are female but this 30 minute interview is with a male caregiver. The discussion hinges on his personal journey with his mom.
I took a vacation from podcasting after a year long library of great podcast shows. This show will provide a brief overview of the show's continued direction.
Compilation of information by some of my favorite sources. Us Against Alzheimer’s and the DAWN Method.
This is a fun show emphasizing the importance of colors as it
relates to dementia and overall soothing strategies.
This show continues the true story as to why Blacks suffer more greatly than others regarding Alzheimer's. The show offers tips on ways for people of color to flatten the curve.
Hoarding is all to common with individuals living with dementia. This show offers a couple of ways to cope with it.
Women are affected more often then men with regard to one of the dementias. Why is that? This show will discuss a few possible reasons why.
Another great Q/A show thanks to you; the listening audience! Questions came from all over the United States. Thanks Again!
Those expensive supplements that sometimes tout a possible cure all for Alzheimer's and related dementias. Do they help or harm? You decide after listening to the show.
Anniversary review of the past year and the vision moving ahead. Revisit Debra's first show and one of her most popular show's entitled Bozo Circus.
A variety of information to help with encouragement, knowledge, and tips regarding Alzheimer's and related dementias.
Is it ever safe to leave my loved one alone? Tune in to evaluate the right time if ever. Suggestions will be offered to make a fair assessment about your loved one's ability to be alone.
Compilation of information on dementia from leading authorities featuring The Dawn Method and Us Against Alzheimer's. Tips to help navigate on the dementia journey.
AARP does an excellent job putting forth information to help one navigate through Alzheimer’s and related dementias. This show offers those everyday useful tips.
This is a heart felt show from a caregiver who offers his unique perspective regarding the care of his mom.
This podcast will offer a compilation of activities and research surrounding related dementia and Alzheimer’s.
As if dementia is not enough to contend with, now an added later Covid-19. This show will offer tips and encouragement during this season of the Coronavirus.
Today's episode will wrap up my series on the top dementia types. This show will discuss MCI (mild cognitive dementia), Mixed Dementia, and conclude by debunking dementia myths.
This show specifically discuss LBD (Lewy Body), FTD (FrontoTemporal), and Parkinson's Dementia.
This show provides updates about where I am personally and professionally regarding the direction of this podcast.
This show provides different tid-bits about Alzheimer's and related dementias. The information is extracted from various organizations and individuals in the trenches.
This is a great episode that explains the Sandwich Generation and why one should illustrate even more compassion towards this group of caregivers.
Does NO really mean NO when it comes to caregiving? This show discusses ways to handle the tall task of caregiving for a loved one and if NO really means NO.
A lighthearted show that gives brief synopsis' regarding activities, research, clinical trials, and advocacy information about Alzheimer's and related dementias.
This show discusses how incontinence may occur with someone that has dementia. It is a frank discussion about urine, defecation, but offers caregivers suggestions on how to cope with dignity and sensitivity towards your loved one.
Many with one of the dementias prefer not to bathe. What is it about the water, the bathroom tub or shower? This podcast reveals a couple of things that may give you insight as to why bath time is often dreaded and how to ease them into a bath/shower.
This podcast will discuss taste buds as they relate to dementia. Why your loved ones taste in foods has possibly changed, what is seemingly going on, and how to adapt.
Welcome back! This is an abbreviated show expressing a couple of highlights/happenings about Alzheimer's and other related dementias as we kick into the new year.
This show revisits where we have been the last six months and what's to come in 2020. Thanks for listening my first 6 months. I appreciate your listenership. My podcast will take a short break until Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at 11:30 AM Eastern Standard time. Enjoy your holiday season, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
One of my favorite styles of podcasting on dementia. This episode is a compilation of comments, suggestions, activities, and data from various organizations/individuals that are strong advocates for the cause...that of dementia.
This show provides specific tips for your loved one with dementia; as well as the caregiver during the holiday season. The tips are suggested in an effort to reduce anxiety and or being overwhelmed during this noisy time of the year. The goal is to have a successful holiday season in spite of the many changes within the family and the hustle and bustle of the holiday season.
As we wrap up National Alzheimer's Month, it is important to stress the importance of Brain Health. This show seeks to share small tips to help us protect our brain with emphasis placed on brain check ups.
This is the second part of Charles and Pam's story. It picks up with Pam having to call 911. As you listen, many of the descriptions may describe your experience(s). Moreover, this story may move you to tears because it is raw and real but simultaneously speaks to resilience. Be encouraged!
This is a two part story of legendary Attorney Charles Ogletree and his loving wife Pam. Their poignant story will leave you inspired, sad, triumphant, determined, and perhaps overwhelmed. Nevertheless, it a story worthy of being told again and again.
Former President Ronald Reagan initiated National Alzheimer's Month 6 years prior to his own diagnosis. This episode shares the proclamation and his letter to the American people as it relates to his diagnosis. I also share methods to bring about awareness in your community about Alzheimer's.
This show offers tid-bits of relevant information about dementia and Alzheimer's. These snapshots of information are compliments of UsAgainistAlzheimer's and The Dawn Method; two leading authorities in the area of dementia education. Some of the details are humorous, serious, reflective, and certainly informative.
Are you looking for a facility for your loved one? This can be a daunting task. This episode provides a launching pad of questions to ask the staff during your visit. One of the main keys is to ensure the facility provides Person-Directed Care. Tune in to find out other possible questions.
This podcast recognizes the seemingly continuum of the "to do" list even as you turn into bed. As a caregiver, you may not be able to turn it off and go to sleep. This show offers some non traditional methods to relax your mind and body with the hopes of your having a restful night.
Often it appears as though your loved one with dementia knows exactly what they are doing, especially when it comes to how they respond to you. Perhaps, you think they are telling lies or being manipulative on purpose. This show will share a perspective that may help you better understand this behavior and utilize strategies to defuse this common behavior.
Your loved one has dementia and their driving has become dangerously unsafe for all. How does one broach the subject when it comes to discussing questionable driving? This is a delicate topic as driving is one of the landmarks of independence and autonomy. Unfortunately, you may have to address this issue and take the keys away. The goal of this podcast is to give you encouragement and tips if you should have to go down this rode.
This episode shares synopsises addressing the many optimistic occurrences happening around us as it relates to dementia and Alzheimer's. Factual and encouraging information to illuminate your day/evening.
ATTENTION CAREGIVERS: Hilarity for Charity and Home Instead Senior Care Network have teamed up to award home care grants to those providing care to their loved one living with Alzheimer's or one of the other related dementias. I am encouraging you to apply; you deserve it. To apply go to: hfcinfo@homeinsteadinc.com
Caregivers can become easily overwhelmed. This could lead to anger with a follow on of guilt. Why is this? You are encouraged during the podcast as you hear the story of guilt being the topic of a support group. This show explores how guilt comes to be and how caregivers are only human.
Dementia cost can ruin a family's financial efforts to care for their loved one. The goal is to begin financial stewardship once a diagnosis is given and plan financially for the long journey ahead. This show discusses preparedness, options of care and approximation of cost for each. The least expensive is home care giving but at what cost?
This is part 2 featuring a compilation of various informational excerpts from various articles impacting dementia and Alzheimer's. Topics such as: a Clinical Trial. the Arts and Dementia, Presidential Hopeful Amy Klobuchar, and Cheryl Crowe.
This show pulls from various sources and offers a compilation of dementia happenings such as: a Clinical Trial, Dementia Friends USA , Dementia Technology Devices, and the Alzheimer's Online Store to name a few.
Your host takes you through triggers experienced by individuals with dementia. Perhaps as a caregiver, you have encountered some of these triggers. The suggestions selected by your host were written by someone who has dementia. The tips are based on a guide entitled about "By Us For Us" The list of triggers is not exhaustive.
This podcast continues with a few more Takeaways based on Hope's riveting story. In this episode, we will also unpack the warning signs of dementia as compared to our normal age related experiences.
Many have difficulty pronouncing Alzheimer...phonetically it is pronounced Alls High Mers. We will discover how the name came to be and hear Hope's story as she struggles with dementia like symptoms.
Discussion hinges on the Dementia Action Alliance organization; whom are friendly towards the dementia community and I operationally define the most common dementias and their description.
Debra wants you to get to know her a bit better, she also wants to share with you why she chose this platform, and what she plans to do as a dementia advocate.
On this episode. we taker a closer examination of dementia. It is operationally defined and complimented by the latest facts and figures established by the Alzheimer's Association. You may be astonished by some of the statistics.
Listen to my first episode as I share my personal experience as a child facing my great grandmother who had dementia. Follow me on this short childhood experience as we begin to unpack the uncertain world of Dementia.