app03 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 23:17:45 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) MY PARENTS ARE NOW MY KIDS - Episodes Tagged with “#Dementia” https://myparentsarenowmykids.fireside.fm/tags/%23dementia Sun, 31 Oct 2021 13:00:00 -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 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 <p>We talk about COVID and other vaccines to keep you informed. </p> 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 <p>Dr. Monica Parker updates us on what's been happening in her life and how her experience can help other caregivers. </p> 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 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 <p>We are taking inventory of our podcast and would like to hear from you! </p> 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 <p>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.</p> 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.

]]> 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.

]]> 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 <p>Dr. Monica and Denise discuss the distinction between signs of MCI and Alzheimer's or dementia. </p> 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 38: A Conversation with author Alex Winstanley https://myparentsarenowmykids.fireside.fm/38 d2e6333d-ea3a-4e2d-9d9b-83af2687b583 Fri, 02 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0400 IDB full IDB 16:21 no <p>We talk with UK author Alex Winstanley about his book entitiled; "My Grandma Has Dementia." Special Guest: Alex Winstanley.</p> dementia, grandma, education, support, family, children, taboo, mum We talk with UK author Alex Winstanley about his book entitiled; "My Grandma Has Dementia."

Special Guest: Alex Winstanley.

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Special Guest: Alex Winstanley.

]]> 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 <p>On top of having dementia, some people and their families deal with a stigma associated with the disorder. Denise and Dr. Monica discuss. </p> 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 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 <p>We reflect on highlights of the year 2020 and look forward to 2021! </p> 2020, reflection, gratitude, family We reflect on highlights of the year 2020 and look forward to 2021!

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]]> 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 <p>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. </p> 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 29: Parkinson's Disease and Dementia https://myparentsarenowmykids.fireside.fm/29 89966afa-ca14-4ef0-9241-af4c4ef07c0d Sat, 31 Oct 2020 13:30:00 -0400 IDB full IDB 17:12 no <p>Have you noticed symptoms of moodiness, sleep disturbances or declining motor skills? These may be signs of Parkinson's Disease. We discuss how this may relate to Dementia. </p> Parkinson's Disease, Tremors, Motor Skills, Shaking, Mood disorders, sleep disturbances, Dementia Have you noticed symptoms of moodiness, sleep disturbances or declining motor skills? These may be signs of Parkinson's Disease. We discuss how this may relate to Dementia.

]]> Have you noticed symptoms of moodiness, sleep disturbances or declining motor skills? These may be signs of Parkinson's Disease. We discuss how this may relate to Dementia.

]]> 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 <p>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. </p> 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.

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]]> Episode 25: COVID-19 and The Brain https://myparentsarenowmykids.fireside.fm/25 832382c4-7ecc-4c08-9b72-e1f1c95eceab Mon, 31 Aug 2020 16:00:00 -0400 IDB full IDB 17:02 no <p>Sadly the coronavirus pandemic is still here. Dr. Monica discusses how covid 19 affects the brain...can the virus lead to dementia and stresses preventive measures to take. </p> coronavirus, Covid-19, brain, delirium, strokes, encephalitis, Guilliain-Barré Sadly the coronavirus pandemic is still here. Dr. Monica discusses how covid 19 affects the brain...can the virus lead to dementia and stresses preventive measures to take.

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

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]]> Episode 21: Clinical Trials https://myparentsarenowmykids.fireside.fm/21 f042823e-d4e3-40d2-9a0a-007b6a680993 Mon, 15 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -0400 IDB full IDB 20:20 no <p>Clinical trials are extremely important in helping to search for cures for all types of diseases, especially Dementia. Dr. Parker and Denise discuss what happens in clinical trials and reveal some success stories. </p> clinical trials, studies, placebo, dementia, alzheimer's Clinical trials are extremely important in helping to search for cures for all types of diseases, especially Dementia. Dr. Parker and Denise discuss what happens in clinical trials and reveal some success stories.

]]> Clinical trials are extremely important in helping to search for cures for all types of diseases, especially Dementia. Dr. Parker and Denise discuss what happens in clinical trials and reveal some success stories.

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

]]> Episode 19: Delirium and Dementia https://myparentsarenowmykids.fireside.fm/19 8c929e16-e414-4031-a919-c37ab6d33081 Sat, 16 May 2020 09:00:00 -0400 IDB full IDB 19:40 no <p>During this coronavirus pandemic, those with dementia may be more confined than usual which could lead to more dilemmas and difficulties. What are the signs, causes and remedies when your loved one may have delirium. </p> Delirium, Dementia, alzheimers, elderly, caregiver During this coronavirus pandemic, those with dementia may be more confined than usual which could lead to more dilemmas and difficulties. What are the signs, causes and remedies when your loved one may have delirium.

]]> During this coronavirus pandemic, those with dementia may be more confined than usual which could lead to more dilemmas and difficulties. What are the signs, causes and remedies when your loved one may have delirium.

]]> Episode 16: Communication https://myparentsarenowmykids.fireside.fm/16 e8e2e445-520f-499e-ab4a-82d76b2f7c81 Wed, 18 Mar 2020 11:30:00 -0400 IDB full IDB 20:35 no <p>Caregivers may find it difficult to communicate and interact with their loved one with dementia. Denise and Dr. Monica discuss everyday scenarios and how to deal with them to create better communication. </p> Communication, Dementia, Routine, Alzheimers Caregivers may find it difficult to communicate and interact with their loved one with dementia. Denise and Dr. Monica discuss everyday scenarios and how to deal with them to create better communication.

]]> Caregivers may find it difficult to communicate and interact with their loved one with dementia. Denise and Dr. Monica discuss everyday scenarios and how to deal with them to create better communication.

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