web02.fireside.fm Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:24:59 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) MY PARENTS ARE NOW MY KIDS - Episodes Tagged with “#Alzheimer's” https://myparentsarenowmykids.fireside.fm/tags/%23alzheimer's Sat, 30 Apr 2022 15:30:00 -0400 A diagnosis of dementia can be scary. If you or someone you love has been confronted with this reality you may not know where to turn. Dr. Monica Parker, named one of the top doctors for geriatric medicine and an expert on cutting-edge dementia research, along with Denise Bailey who has cared for both parents with the disorder will have candid conversations about what to expect, how to react and how to cope. en-us episodic A Caring and Clinical Conversation about Dementia IDB A diagnosis of dementia can be scary. If you or someone you love has been confronted with this reality you may not know where to turn. Dr. Monica Parker, named one of the top doctors for geriatric medicine and an expert on cutting-edge dementia research, along with Denise Bailey who has cared for both parents with the disorder will have candid conversations about what to expect, how to react and how to cope. no Dementia, Alzheimers, elderly, geriatric, parents, caregiver, mental health, healthcare IDB dbtv43@gmail.com Episode 54: Emergency Room Stories - Plan Ahead https://myparentsarenowmykids.fireside.fm/54 d48683c0-f095-42cb-9692-d96cabbecdde Sat, 30 Apr 2022 15:30:00 -0400 IDB full IDB 25:56 no Denise shares her recent experiences in the emergency room with her mother. Dr. Monica gives tips on how to plan and what to do to improve your ER experience. emergency room, hospital, doctor, personal care physician Denise shares her recent experiences in the emergency room with her mother. Dr. Monica gives tips on how to plan and what to do to improve your ER experience.

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]]> Episode 49: What Vaccines May Be Necessary https://myparentsarenowmykids.fireside.fm/49 b7363336-c74c-42f7-9c7e-e554a13ba7af Sun, 31 Oct 2021 13:00:00 -0400 IDB full IDB 20:09 no We talk about COVID and other vaccines to keep you informed. Covid, Vaccines, Dementia, Care, Prevention, Safety We talk about COVID and other vaccines to keep you informed.

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]]> Episode 48: Dr. Monica's Balancing Act https://myparentsarenowmykids.fireside.fm/48 01cde8b4-71b6-4e73-82b2-c163f4307d65 Fri, 15 Oct 2021 16:45:00 -0400 IDB full IDB 22:19 no Dr. Monica Parker updates us on what's been happening in her life and how her experience can help other caregivers. dementia, family, coping, village, emergency, health Dr. Monica Parker updates us on what's been happening in her life and how her experience can help other caregivers.

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]]> Episode 47: A Conversation with Caregiver Ty Lewis-Part 2 https://myparentsarenowmykids.fireside.fm/47 569ede69-fd68-4e3b-ad3e-c17cc96a7761 Fri, 10 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0400 IDB full IDB 15:32 no We conclude our wonderful conversation with Ty Lewis, a dynamic woman juggling career and family while lovingly caring for her mother with Alzheimer's Special Guest: Ty Lewis. alzheimer's, positivity, adapting, appreciation, caring, Mom, love, understanding We conclude our wonderful conversation with Ty Lewis, a dynamic woman juggling career and family while lovingly caring for her mother with Alzheimer's

Special Guest: Ty Lewis.

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Special Guest: Ty Lewis.

]]> Episode 46: A Conversation with Caregiver Ty Lewis-Part 1 https://myparentsarenowmykids.fireside.fm/46 2d3b3491-7a3e-45f5-87ee-936a2d7eec12 Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:00:00 -0400 IDB full IDB 17:58 no We have a wonderful conversation with Ty Lewis, a dynamic woman juggling career and family while lovingly caring for her mother with Alzheimer's. Special Guest: Ty Lewis. alzheimer's, positivity, adapting, appreciation, caring, Mom, love, understanding We have a wonderful conversation with Ty Lewis, a dynamic woman juggling career and family while lovingly caring for her mother with Alzheimer's.

Special Guest: Ty Lewis.

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Special Guest: Ty Lewis.

]]> Episode 45: Listener Feedback https://myparentsarenowmykids.fireside.fm/45 05c36fde-8d2d-4482-80fc-39c6cde493a1 Sat, 31 Jul 2021 14:30:00 -0400 IDB full IDB 3:10 no We are taking inventory of our podcast and would like to hear from you! Listeners, Feedback, Engage, Loyal, Grateful We are taking inventory of our podcast and would like to hear from you!

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]]> Episode 43: Memoryz https://myparentsarenowmykids.fireside.fm/43 6a83a4cd-1312-4871-8af8-407fe34b97aa Wed, 30 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0400 IDB full IDB 19:37 no I have an informative discussion with Rishawn Dindial, a third year medical and MBA student. Rishawn has developed an APP called Memoryz that is a wonderful tool for caregivers and care receivers. Special Guest: Rishawn Dindial. Memoryz, Alzheimer's, dementia, mood, support, reminders, giving I have an informative discussion with Rishawn Dindial, a third year medical and MBA student. Rishawn has developed an APP called Memoryz that is a wonderful tool for caregivers and care receivers.

Special Guest: Rishawn Dindial.

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Special Guest: Rishawn Dindial.

]]> Episode 42: Being Hopeful https://myparentsarenowmykids.fireside.fm/42 4403258d-13b5-4a02-8194-ff6ccf33c6b5 Fri, 18 Jun 2021 14:15:00 -0400 IDB full IDB 18:04 no The world has struggled through a lot this year, but out of struggle we find hope. Denise and Dr. Monica discuss some of the positives in their lives and hope on the horizon for new Alzheimer's treatments. hope, grateful, gratitude, Alzheimer's, research, aducanumab The world has struggled through a lot this year, but out of struggle we find hope. Denise and Dr. Monica discuss some of the positives in their lives and hope on the horizon for new Alzheimer's treatments.

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]]> Episode 41: Earlier Diagnosis and Treatments https://myparentsarenowmykids.fireside.fm/41 2a1319fe-961e-4830-86dc-f7ffae2940c5 Mon, 31 May 2021 09:00:00 -0400 IDB full IDB 15:27 no What is the window for an early diagnosis of Alzheimer's or dementia? And what are potential treatments on the horizon? Dr. Parker explains. diagnosis, Alzheimer’s, dementia, monoclonal antibody treatment, behavior What is the window for an early diagnosis of Alzheimer's or dementia? And what are potential treatments on the horizon? Dr. Parker explains.

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]]> Episode 40: Mild Cognitive Impairment https://myparentsarenowmykids.fireside.fm/40 71b32d16-f980-414d-9f21-3d30a27acf46 Mon, 17 May 2021 09:00:00 -0400 IDB full IDB 15:43 no Dr. Monica and Denise discuss the distinction between signs of MCI and Alzheimer's or dementia. memory, language, function, visual spacial, social cognition, judgement Dr. Monica and Denise discuss the distinction between signs of MCI and Alzheimer's or dementia.

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]]> Episode 39: When to Seek an Assessment https://myparentsarenowmykids.fireside.fm/39 f24a1ea0-a723-442e-a9b8-9a1477f357f0 Wed, 21 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0400 IDB full IDB 20:29 no Your loved one seems different. Is it dementia or something else? We discuss when and how you should seek help. confusion, danger, safety, help, doctor, change Your loved one seems different. Is it dementia or something else? We discuss when and how you should seek help.

]]> Your loved one seems different. Is it dementia or something else? We discuss when and how you should seek help.

]]> Episode 37: Stigma of Dementia https://myparentsarenowmykids.fireside.fm/37 2731df8a-a9cc-47a8-8444-677e419cadb0 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 15:00:00 -0400 IDB full IDB 16:44 no On top of having dementia, some people and their families deal with a stigma associated with the disorder. Denise and Dr. Monica discuss. dementa, stigma, education, support, family On top of having dementia, some people and their families deal with a stigma associated with the disorder. Denise and Dr. Monica discuss.

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]]> Episode 36: New Drugs and Diagnostic Tools https://myparentsarenowmykids.fireside.fm/36 0156a203-a451-4f84-9534-fb1b4b6864a8 Mon, 01 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0500 IDB full IDB 14:20 no There are some promising new drugs and new ways to diagnose Alzheimer's. We talk about the hopeful discoveries. alzheimer's, aducanumab, pet scan, brain There are some promising new drugs and new ways to diagnose Alzheimer's. We talk about the hopeful discoveries.

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]]> Episode 34: Using Online Resources https://myparentsarenowmykids.fireside.fm/34 4bc2b238-f4f1-4001-b56b-ebfbfbbf6d4c Thu, 14 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -0500 IDB full IDB 13:52 no We live in a new normal and need to tap into online websites for information and resources. We discuss websites that give great information. online, emory, resources, exercise, support, brain talk We live in a new normal and need to tap into online websites for information and resources. We discuss websites that give great information.

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]]> Episode 33: 2020 - Year In Review https://myparentsarenowmykids.fireside.fm/33 301a0274-f2aa-418c-8dbe-1fff475c7968 Wed, 30 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -0500 IDB full IDB 10:01 no We reflect on highlights of the year 2020 and look forward to 2021! 2020, reflection, gratitude, family We reflect on highlights of the year 2020 and look forward to 2021!

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]]> Episode 32: Living Alone with Alzheimer's https://myparentsarenowmykids.fireside.fm/32 ac1b87ab-1c21-4ef8-ae2b-d17e5136a92a Fri, 18 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -0500 IDB full IDB 19:52 no Sadly, in the early stages of the disease, some living with Alzheimer's may live alone. Denise and Dr. Monica give some important tips to help make their quality of living better. alzheimer's, lonely, isolation, planning, village, preparation Sadly, in the early stages of the disease, some living with Alzheimer's may live alone. Denise and Dr. Monica give some important tips to help make their quality of living better.

]]> Sadly, in the early stages of the disease, some living with Alzheimer's may live alone. Denise and Dr. Monica give some important tips to help make their quality of living better.

]]> Episode 31: Tips for the Holiday Season https://myparentsarenowmykids.fireside.fm/31 2b1cb9e8-d2ae-4282-a40f-0cc871ab7f82 Mon, 30 Nov 2020 13:30:00 -0500 IDB full IDB 15:59 no It's that time of year! And this holiday season will be particularly challenging. Dr. Monica and Denise talk about ways to make it memorable and safe. holidays, memories, covid, Alzheimer’s, family, festive, caregivers It's that time of year! And this holiday season will be particularly challenging. Dr. Monica and Denise talk about ways to make it memorable and safe.

]]> It's that time of year! And this holiday season will be particularly challenging. Dr. Monica and Denise talk about ways to make it memorable and safe.

]]> Episode 30: Women, Work and Alzheimer's https://myparentsarenowmykids.fireside.fm/30 78972b3a-3c5b-4db3-b7ea-14aaa9494bee Sat, 21 Nov 2020 10:00:00 -0500 IDB full IDB 13:49 no A study shows that women who work have an advantage when it comes to their memory. Dr. Monica and Denise discuss this. women, memory, work, Alzheimer’s, pay, purpose A study shows that women who work have an advantage when it comes to their memory. Dr. Monica and Denise discuss this.

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]]> Episode 27: Alcohol and Dementia https://myparentsarenowmykids.fireside.fm/27 be94fe10-3301-44f2-8e44-e3907a7de5b2 Wed, 30 Sep 2020 15:30:00 -0400 IDB full IDB 15:36 no We all may know someone who abuses alcohol. Dr. Monica and Denise discuss the danger this may pose as it relates to dementia. And should those with dementia indulge in alcohol. alcohol, alcohol abuse, brain, intoxication, dementia, Wernicke-Korsakoff, brain damage We all may know someone who abuses alcohol. Dr. Monica and Denise discuss the danger this may pose as it relates to dementia. And should those with dementia indulge in alcohol.

]]> We all may know someone who abuses alcohol. Dr. Monica and Denise discuss the danger this may pose as it relates to dementia. And should those with dementia indulge in alcohol.

]]> Episode 24: Cognitive Testing https://myparentsarenowmykids.fireside.fm/24 ff32ee53-3215-49eb-866c-d091275efdf2 Wed, 19 Aug 2020 15:00:00 -0400 IDB full IDB 17:25 no Are you forgeting things or is your behavior unusual? Check with your doctor to see if you need a cognitive test. Dr. Monica explains what that entails. cognitive, behavior, testing, brain Are you forgeting things or is your behavior unusual? Check with your doctor to see if you need a cognitive test. Dr. Monica explains what that entails.

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]]> Episode 22: Is Dementia Hereditary? https://myparentsarenowmykids.fireside.fm/22 62fa20a2-19f6-4df8-a258-56c1ccc7ba81 Sat, 04 Jul 2020 10:00:00 -0400 IDB full IDB 17:08 no If your parent has dementia are you more likely to have it? Dr. Monica and Denise discuss this and tell their own personal story. Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parents, Heredity If your parent has dementia are you more likely to have it? Dr. Monica and Denise discuss this and tell their own personal story.

]]> If your parent has dementia are you more likely to have it? Dr. Monica and Denise discuss this and tell their own personal story.

]]> Episode 20: What is Vascular Dementia? https://myparentsarenowmykids.fireside.fm/20 e47bafe6-b382-42af-a7aa-829681a99320 Sat, 30 May 2020 09:00:00 -0400 IDB full IDB 19:35 no Dr. Monica Parker and Denise give listeners a thorough discussion and description of vascular dementia. Causes, symptoms and preventions are explored. vascular dementia, diabetes, hypertension, high blood pressure, strokes Dr. Monica Parker and Denise give listeners a thorough discussion and description of vascular dementia. Causes, symptoms and preventions are explored.

]]> Dr. Monica Parker and Denise give listeners a thorough discussion and description of vascular dementia. Causes, symptoms and preventions are explored.

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