web02.fireside.fm Wed, 13 May 2026 22:33:51 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) MY PARENTS ARE NOW MY KIDS - Episodes Tagged with “Alzheimer’s” https://myparentsarenowmykids.fireside.fm/tags/alzheimer%E2%80%99s Wed, 31 May 2023 10:00:00 -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 62: Handling Patient Agitation-Medical vs Non-Drug Approaches https://myparentsarenowmykids.fireside.fm/62 8343f4d7-0cba-41fb-809c-43b77824fb72 Wed, 31 May 2023 10:00:00 -0400 IDB full IDB 19:44 no <p>Dr. Monica gives Denise advice on how to treat her mom's agitation after she breaks her leg. Is the FDA approved drug Rexulti an option? </p> agitation, aggression, behavior, combativeness, environmental changes Dr. Monica gives Denise advice on how to treat her mom's agitation after she breaks her leg. Is the FDA approved drug Rexulti an option?

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]]> Episode 61: Tips on traveling with someone with Dementia https://myparentsarenowmykids.fireside.fm/61 1de5c3ee-bbb3-42da-a443-e7930947265c Fri, 28 Apr 2023 14:00:00 -0400 IDB full IDB 22:44 no <p>Since the COVID pandemic, people are stir crazy and ready to travel. How do you do that when traveling with someone with Dementia? We give you some great tips! </p> travel, preparation, schedule, regiments, patience, Alzheimer’s, Dementia Since the COVID pandemic, people are stir crazy and ready to travel. How do you do that when traveling with someone with Dementia? We give you some great tips!

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]]> Episode 59: An informed discussion on Lecanemab https://myparentsarenowmykids.fireside.fm/59 09fd1854-8326-4a5b-8d6a-eb24c784bb7f Thu, 16 Feb 2023 10:00:00 -0500 IDB full IDB 20:55 no <p>Dr. Monica Parker discusses the new FDA approved drug Lecanemab. </p> lecanemab, Alzheimer's, dementia, aducanumab, trials Dr. Monica Parker discusses the new FDA approved drug Lecanemab.

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]]> Episode 58: A Conversation with Arts Therapist Kimberly Faulkner https://myparentsarenowmykids.fireside.fm/58 9577378a-cf08-4612-84ba-76f0defef142 Fri, 16 Dec 2022 11:00:00 -0500 IDB full IDB 22:22 no <p>Licensed Creative Arts Therapist Kimberly Faulkner discusses the benefits of art therapy for those with dementia and Alzheimer's. Special Guest: Kimberly Faulkner.</p> art, therapy, creativity, communication, accomplishment, fun, joy, explore Licensed Creative Arts Therapist Kimberly Faulkner discusses the benefits of art therapy for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.

Special Guest: Kimberly Faulkner.

]]> Licensed Creative Arts Therapist Kimberly Faulkner discusses the benefits of art therapy for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.

Special Guest: Kimberly Faulkner.

]]> Episode 57: Caregiver Training with Clinical Social Worker Alice Cooper - Part 2 https://myparentsarenowmykids.fireside.fm/57 0710069a-1044-4be8-9224-0eb485d3a8a2 Thu, 13 Oct 2022 10:00:00 -0400 IDB full IDB 18:40 no <p>We conclude our conversation with Alice Cooper as we discuss difficult scenarios that caregivers face on a daily basis and how you can handle them. </p> social worker, caregivers, help, dementia, caring, patience We conclude our conversation with Alice Cooper as we discuss difficult scenarios that caregivers face on a daily basis and how you can handle them.

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]]> Episode 56: Caregiver Training with Clinical Social Worker Alice Cooper - Part 1 https://myparentsarenowmykids.fireside.fm/56 af54d378-bfb4-4a0c-9ab0-b3bbc86a3c28 Tue, 20 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0400 IDB full IDB 17:32 no <p>Clinical social worker Alice Cooper discusses caregiver training options, responsibilities and how caregivers must understand the needs of those they care for. </p> caregiver, training, advocate, education, understanding Clinical social worker Alice Cooper discusses caregiver training options, responsibilities and how caregivers must understand the needs of those they care for.

]]> Clinical social worker Alice Cooper discusses caregiver training options, responsibilities and how caregivers must understand the needs of those they care for.

]]> Episode 55: Medical Update https://myparentsarenowmykids.fireside.fm/55 e2b408b0-1b79-4707-8ffe-856cbeba4c2b Tue, 31 May 2022 23:45:00 -0400 IDB full IDB 15:59 no <p>It's been nearly a year since the introduction of the breakthrough drug Aducanumab. Dr. Monica gives us an update and discusses some new treatments on the horizon. </p> alzheimer's, research, Aducanumab, clinical trials, monoclonal antibodies It's been nearly a year since the introduction of the breakthrough drug Aducanumab. Dr. Monica gives us an update and discusses some new treatments on the horizon.

]]> It's been nearly a year since the introduction of the breakthrough drug Aducanumab. Dr. Monica gives us an update and discusses some new treatments on the horizon.

]]> Episode 44: Finding the Positive and Adapting https://myparentsarenowmykids.fireside.fm/44 8b448a69-366d-45b4-8296-af4a1d6f9e39 Mon, 19 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -0400 IDB full IDB 18:09 no <p>Caregiving is difficult but you can find some positives in every situation and adapt. Denise and Dr. Monica share personal stories and give important advice. </p> alzheimer's, positivity, adapting, appreciation, caring Caregiving is difficult but you can find some positives in every situation and adapt. Denise and Dr. Monica share personal stories and give important advice.

]]> Caregiving is difficult but you can find some positives in every situation and adapt. Denise and Dr. Monica share personal stories and give important advice.

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