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Dementia Spotlight Podcast

Bobbi and Michael Carducci

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Dementia Spotlight is a weekly podcast hosted by Bobbi and Mike Carducci that focuses on caregivers and those who will become caregivers. The hosts and their guests will provide tips, truths, and straight talk about Alzheimer's and the many other forms of dementia. Guests will be on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month and tips, truths, and straight talk will be on the opposite Wednesdays. Join us as we bring to light, the realities of dementia care.
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Dementia By Day

Rachael Wonderlin

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Rachael Wonderlin tackles common challenges in dementia caregiving and seeks to make everyone a better care partner and professional by promoting education and empathy. Rachael has a Master’s in Gerontology and owns Dementia By Day, a dementia care consulting firm. She is the author of 3 books with Johns Hopkins University Press. You can find her on Instagram @dementiabyday and download her “16 Things I’d Want If I Got Dementia” list from rachaelwonderlin.com
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Stroke Busters

UTHealth Houston Stroke Institute

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Presented by the UTHealth Houston Institute for Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases. We specialize in brain health, stroke recovery, prevention, services, population health, and vascular dementia. Follow us along the revolutionary forefront of stroke research, medical care and treatments. Stay connected on Twitter for updates @UTHealthStroke! For more information on the podcast or how to be featured, contact us at info.uthiscd@gmail.com.
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The Diverse-Vascular Cognitive Impairment and Dementia study uses advanced brain imaging and blood-based techniques to understand how vascular changes in late life cause brain injury that lead to cognitive decline. Our goal is to develop educational interventions and assessment strategies for medical doctors to increase their awareness and improve their ability to diagnose and treat cerebrovascular disease in ethnic/racially diverse communities of older adults before it causes cognitive decl ...
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Are you wondering if you can survive taking care of your aging parents with dementia? Everywhere you look there are explanations about what happens in the mind of a person with different forms of dementia (Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Lewy Body, vascular, and many others) and how to meet their needs in this season of their lives. Master Coach Iryna Ishchenko talks openly, honestly, and occasionally provocatively about you, the caregiver, whose needs are not met because you give all of yourself ...
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The short answer to this question is - there might be more than one reason why somebody would do that. Listen to the episode to hear some of the different reasons and possible solutions. Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bella Adaptive Clothing. Click here for our affiliate link for …
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A Roadmap for An Uncertain Journey Lori La Bey talks with Guy Slowik, a retired Orthopedic Surgeon who for decades, has been interested in patient education. Guy developed one of the first encyclopedic-type health resources when the internet was founded which served as the foundation for Yahoo Health – the largest health information site online for…
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Host D.J. Thatcher chats with Dr. Chuma Obineme, Palmetto Primary and Specialty Care Physicians. They discuss recent updates in GI care, including recommendations and options related to colonoscopies, the relationship between liver and GI issues and some interesting conversation regarding how someone chooses to specialize in gastroenterology.…
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We have recently received a lot of questions regarding how to get help finding care/care homes. Because of this, we decided to repost Ms. Karen Mullen McPhail's episode that aired in March 2023. Ms. Karen Mullen McPhail, RN, BSN, MSN, LALFA, CCM, CDP, is the Chief Executive Officer/Chief Operating Officer of Eldementals LLC, a care management organ…
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Episode 3 of our Behind the Scenes on Embracing Their Reality, our short film! If you haven't watched it yet, go to embracingtheireality.com or even our YouTube link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WovKSfdo5u8 In the interview: Rachael Wonderlin, Natalie De Paz, Jessica Wasserlauf, Emily NaplesOleh Rachael Wonderlin
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Today on Alzheimer’s Speaks we talked to representatives of the MacPhail Music Center with Connecting Voices Chorus, Artifcts, Meaningful Memory Makers, and Rakhma Homes. MacPhail Music Center https://www.Macphail.org https://www.Macphail.org/Connecting-Voices-Chorus Artifcts https://Artifcts.com Ellen@Artifcts.com Meaningful Memory Makers https://…
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The short answer to this question is "yes!" Listen to the episode for the longer and more detailed answer. Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bella Adaptive Clothing. Click here for our affiliate link for your Joe and Bella purchases. If you appreciate the information shared on this p…
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Amy Holbert the CEO of Family Connection of South Carolina chats with host DJ Thatcher about how Family Connection of South Carolina is changing lives by making connections, raising awareness, and promoting inclusion for those with disabilities and special healthcare needs.Oleh Roger Gaither
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Episode 2 of our Behind the Scenes on Embracing Their Reality, our short film! If you haven't watched it yet, go to embracingtheireality.com or even our YouTube link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WovKSfdo5u8 In the interview: Rachael Wonderlin, Natalie De Paz, Jessica Wasserlauf, Emily NaplesOleh Rachael Wonderlin
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In today's episode, we are joined by Dr. Mark D'Esposito who is a distinguished professor of neuroscience and psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, talks to us about how the brain may or may not recover from injury and how there are different modules in the brain that perform different functions. We also discuss how creativity and m…
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Episode 1 of our Behind the Scenes on Embracing Their Reality, our short film! If you haven't watched it yet, go to embracingtheireality.com or even our YouTube link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WovKSfdo5u8 In the interview: Rachael Wonderlin, Natalie De Paz, Jessica Wasserlauf, Emily NaplesOleh Rachael Wonderlin
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Today's episode is a little light, and yes, we do talk about farts. We were delighted to get this question which brings the idea of humor into caregiving, which is something that we don't talk about often, but it is so very important. If this man laughs at farts, wife, go for it. Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are pro…
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Navigating Dementia with Storytelling and Community Support Lori La Bey talks with Karen Murdock a Founding Partner of Treasured Photo Collections and Creator of Voiced Memories. She is a professional photo manager with extensive experience helping families preserve their most cherished memories, and a dedicated caregiver to a loved one with Lewy b…
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In today's episode, we are joined by Dr. Marc Alderdice, PhD who has worked in academia and with pharmaceutical companies, having even managed clinical trials for potential treatments of Alzheimer’s disease. We discuss how he learned the hard way that living with Alzheimer's personally, is much different and more difficult than studying it objectiv…
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It could be but it doesn't have to be. It could be something as simple as side effects of her medications among a number of other things. In this episode, Bobbi and Mike talk about what some of those other things might be. Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bella Adaptive Clothing. Cl…
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Colby Denton, Marketing Director, Cindi Day, Clinical Exercise Program Coordinator and Kevin Smuniewski, Student Wellness and Sports/Recreation Director with MUSC Wellness Center chat with host DJ Thatcher in this episode. They discuss the many programs, services and facilities of the MUSC Wellness Center for students and the people of Charleston.…
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Lori La Bey talks with Marty Agather the Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Embrace Prevention Care. In this role, he is responsible for leading the efforts of the company to connect with older adult patients, their caregivers, physicians, and other healthcare providers and payors. Embrace Prevention Care is a healthcare company that helps com…
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In today's episode, we are joined by Mr. Mike Parish to discuss the anxieties and disadvantages that LGBTQ+ people experience in health care and social care. Mr. Parish is the founding director of England's LGBTQ+ dementia advisory group community interest company, which provides a hub of support, research, networking and promotion of knowledge and…
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What can you do today to improve or maintain your brain health? Join Sarah Banks, Ph.D., a leading expert in healthy aging, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease, as she discusses the latest research on the effects of exercise on brain health. Stay informed and proactive about maintaining cognitive function as you age with insights from cutting-edge re…
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Old Mother Blackbird takes flight for celebrated singer-songwriter Sophie Bancroft Lori La Bey talks with UK-based singer-songwriter Sophie Bancroft, whose award-winning short film - Old Mother Blackbird was recently included in a dementia-responsive program of short films, curated for long-haul flights as part of their inflight entertainment packa…
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Shay Young, Administrator, Care For Life Charleston, chats with host DJ Thatcher about their services aimed at preventing hospitalization and nursing home placement in the elderly population, keeping Charleston's senior population safe, independent, and in their homes as long as possible.Oleh Roger Gaither
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While there has been no specific studies and/or declaration that anesthesia progresses dementia, Bobbi and Mike speak from their personal experience with Mike's dad after having surgery to put in a pacemaker after having a heart attack. Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bella Adaptiv…
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The Role of a Death Doula in Dementia Care Lori La Bey talks with Lori Rizzo who is an end-of-life doula and certified dementia specialist. She provides gentle and supportive guidance to individuals and families navigating the end of life. Learn: What the heck is a Doula? The differences between Hospice and Doulas? Common Challenges families face. …
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What can you do today to improve or maintain your brain health? Join Sarah Banks, Ph.D., a leading expert in healthy aging, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease, and discover actionable steps you can take to protect your brain health. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40061]…
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In today's episode, we are joined by Dr. Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D., a clinical psychologist and family therapist. Dr. Jacobs is one of the country’s leading thinkers, writers and educators about family caregiving. We cover a myriad of topics: Difficulties of professional caregivers as family caregivers Male family caregivers vs. female family caregiv…
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THE GERI-GADGETS® APPROACH Lori La Bey talks with Angela Fairhurst who is a seasoned entrepreneur with a passion for innovation. As the CEO and Founder of Geri-Gadgets®, Angela has carved out a niche in the realm of senior care with her groundbreaking patented products. Angela's expertise spans multiple domains; She’s a seasoned television and even…
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Practical Tips and Candid Conversations for Alzheimer's and Dementia Family Caregivers Today we will learn about “The Caregiver’s Journey is an innovative and refreshing way to learn how to tackle day-to-day dementia family caregiving challenges with strength, patience, and peace of mind. Using practical tips and candid conversations, Lori La Bey t…
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What can you do today to improve or maintain your brain health? Join Sarah Banks, Ph.D., a leading expert in healthy aging, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease, as she discusses the latest research on diet and cognitive decline. Learn how diet, vascular health and inflammation contributes to cognitive function and discover actionable steps you can ta…
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A caregiver is experiencing the most difficult of situations - that of a loved one not recognizing you. This is the most heartbreaking stage of caring for a loved one. Listen as Bobbi and Mike offer some suggestions on how to navigate this issue. Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bel…
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OPEN MIC on Alzheimer's Speaks - Resources, Training, & Insight Today our host Lori La Bey talks with Denise Calhoun is an author and founder of Calhoun Communications and Communicare Connections. Marilyn Raichle is an author and Executive Director of Maude’s Awards. Ken Whalen whose Mother lived with dementia and changed his life. He and his broth…
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Our tagline, “tips, truths, and straight talk” is our absolute dedication to helping caregivers all around the world. Not only do we provide tips to our listeners, but we also seek out tips and resources and pass the wealth of knowledge and resources along. This is not a competition between us and resources, it is a partnership. In today's episode,…
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Don’t Walk Away, A Care Partner’s Journey Lori La Bey talks with Marilyn Raichle is the Executive Director of Maude’s Awards for innovation in Alzheimer’s Care. In 2009 she became a caregiver for her mother Jean, and together they navigated a fulfilling life with dementia. She is also the author of the book, Don’t Walk Away, A Care Partners’ Journe…
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How To Care For Yourself While Caring For Someone Else #Selfcare #StressFactors #EmotionalEating This conversation will give you many tips when caring for another and will also dive into emotional eating what it is, and how to control it. What’s your favorite comfort food? We bet by asking yourself that question alone, you are already thinking abou…
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A caregiver asks two very sensitive and complex questions: "How do I organize a private funeral? There are people who may try to attend that LO and myself don’t want there. Also, how do you avoid having an after function?" Listen as Bobbi and Mike offer some suggestions on how to navigate these issues. Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Sp…
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There are many barriers to research participation among African American adults due to mistrust of the health care system. Mistrust stems from historical events including the Tuskegee syphilis study. Hear from two African American men and a study partner that are part of the Diverse VCID research study at Indiana University.…
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Great Question. Looking for a memory care facility is very overwhelming. Listen as Bobbi and Mike offer a number of suggestions that you can ask when visiting a memory care facility. Use these suggestions as a baseline - there are many more that can be asked. It is virtually impossible to have an all-inclusive list of questions as each dementia pat…
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Caregivers: Helping your Veteran Access Benefits Lori La Bey talks with Nancy Poland, owner of Grace’s Message. Nancy is an author, speaker, and trainer from the Minneapolis, MN area. She states, “With grace and hope, I provide written and spoken communication on caregiving, loss, and other valuable topics.” Learn: How to tap into Veteran’s benefit…
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Impressions on the 2024 Alzheimer’s Disease International Conference Lori La Bey talks with Mary Crescenzo about her impressions of the Alzheimer's Disease International conference which was held early this year in Poland. Learn: About the organization Alzheimer's Disease International. Who the audience and speakers were, along with where they trav…
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In the past, we've talked about how caregiving is not location based and that you can be the advocate for your loved one even though you don't live close by. In today's episode, we are joined by Mr. Dennis Ranck, co-founder of ViewClix, which is an easy-to-use video calling system that helps families easily stay in touch with their loved one. Click…
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OPEN MIC on Alzheimer's Speaks - Dementia Friendly Churches, Resources, Training, & Insight 7/23/24 Today our host Lori La Bey talks with Pastor Jeanette Bass Jordan founder of Dementia Dignified Academy and Lance A. Slatton known as the Senior Care Influencer. I think you will find our conversation interesting as we explore services, products, car…
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SPECIAL PROGRAM ALERT - DEMENTIA AND THE ARTS on Alzheimer's Speaks Artist, Mark Timmons joins Dementia and the Arts host Lori La Bey and Mary Crescenzo. On today's show, Mark shares a sampling of his photography as well as some of his prose. In fact, in some pieces, he combines them! Mark shares his techniques, what sparks his interests and why, a…
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There are so many people out there that have this feeling. To have somebody turn around and say, "you don't hate him; you hate the disease," because in that moment, you absolutely hate that person. This is a red flag, and it needs to be taken seriously and addressed. Listen as Bobbi and Mike offer some suggestions as to where you might get some ass…
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The Emerging Role of Blood Tests in Improving Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosis Lori La Bey explores the new path of utilizing blood tests to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease. She speaks with two professionals in the industry and one person living with dementia but also received several questions from our audience that she will be asking our panel as well.…
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Stigma Living with Dementia on Dementia Chats Today's conversation is all about stigma and living with dementia. Our experts living with dementia are Harry Urban, Karen Creekmoore, Cate Lau, Pam, Larue, Dr. Dale Anderson, Bob Savage, and Dr. Lonni Schicker. As usual, I think you will find great insights from those living with a form of dementia. Yo…
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Today, we talk about one of the "boogeymen" that we often hear about when dealing with the elderly and dementia. That boogeyman is Adult Protective Services. In today's episode, we are joined by Ms. Ariann Lalla-Mohammed from the Loudoun County (Virginia) Adult Protective Service (APS). Most people believe that when somebody from APS comes and knoc…
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CAN ADVENTURE PREVENT DEMENTIA? Lori La Bey talks with Dr. Helena Popovic MD is an Australian family physician and 10-year care partner for her father who had both Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia. She has written two best-selling books about their adventure with dementia, and she teaches health professionals, people living with dementia, and thei…
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Mirrors can be very disconcerting to individuals with dementia. Today, Bobbi and Mike talk about issues that may arise with mirrors and discuss a couple of helpful hints to deal with them. Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bella Adaptive Clothing. Click here for our affiliate link fo…
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Hear Some Great Communication Tips From Those Living with Dementia and Why They Can Change and Are So Important. Today we have another amazing panel of experts living with dementia. sharing communication tips that work for them in different situations and as their disease progresses or changes. I know you will find Ginger Smith, Karen Creekmoore, C…
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