Memory Matters

How Upstate New York is tackling caregiver burnout

Memory Matters discusses the science behind memory care. Whether you’re worried about memory loss, taking care of someone with dementia, or working in the field, Memory Matters will bring you the latest knowledge on how we can best treat dementia and deliver care to those who have it. In today’s episode we talk to Valarie Drown, the Director of the Alzheimer's Disease Caregiver Support Initiative [https://www.plattsburgh.edu/about/centers/cnbh/adcsi/index.html] in upstate New York. This initiative provides some incredible free resources to caregivers in Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, Warren, and Washington Counties. Valarie has been working as a caregiver for two decades and approaches the field with compassion, intelligence, and a sense of humor. Tune in for ideas on how to engage your loved one with dementia and how to prevent caregiver burnout.  Memory Matters is brought to you by Lizzy Care [https://hilizzy.com/]. Lizzy Care brings together the people, tools, and resources to keep people living with dementia safe and independent at home.

News Update: Dementia Developments in 2023

Memory Matters discusses the science behind memory care. Whether you’re worried about memory loss, taking care of someone with dementia, or working in the field, Memory Matters will bring you the latest knowledge on how we can best treat dementia and deliver care to those who have it. Today on the show we're doing something a bit different. As we wrap up 2023, we want to recap some major advancements in dementia care that happened this year. We'll touch on: * The FDA's approval of Lecanemab, the first and only FDA-approved medication shown to slow down the development of Alzheimer's * President Biden's Executive Order [https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2023/04/18/executive-order-on-increasing-access-to-high-quality-care-and-supporting-caregivers/] on Increasing Access to High-Quality Care and Supporting Caregivers * Notable people whose families have been public about their loved one's dementia diagnosis We know it can be challenging to care for a loved one with dementia during the holidays, so we want to wish you all a happy holiday season, while acknowledging that your holidays may look different this year. We look forward to digging into more dementia topics with you in the new year. Memory Matters is brought to you by Lizzy Care [https://hilizzy.com/]. Lizzy Care works with families and people living with dementia to improve care and deliver the best services. If you're interested in getting additional support for yourself or a loved one with dementia, you can get in touch with us at info@hilizzy.com [info@hilizzy.com] or at 234-567-9449.

What role can medications play in the treatment of dementia?

Memory Matters discusses the science behind memory care. Whether you’re worried about memory loss, taking care of someone with dementia, or working in the field, Memory Matters will bring you the latest knowledge on how we can best treat dementia and deliver care to those who have it. In today’s episode, we meet Dr. Samuel Gandy who is a Professor of Alzheimer’s Disease Research at Mount Sinai in New York and the Associate Director of the Mount Sinai Alzheimer's Disease Research Center. We discuss the different medications that are used to help alleviate some of the symptoms of dementia as well as the new medications that have recently been approved for the treatment of Alzheimer’s.  Memory Matters is brought to you by Lizzy Care [https://hilizzy.com]. Lizzy Care works with families and people living with dementia to improve care and deliver the best services.

Can diet improve cognition for people with dementia?

Memory Matters discusses the science behind memory care. Whether you’re worried about memory loss, taking care of someone with dementia, or working in the field, Memory Matters will bring you the latest knowledge on how we can best treat dementia and deliver care to those who have it.  In today’s episode, we meet Dr. Russell Swerdlow, who directs the Alzheimer's Disease Research Center at the University of Kansas. We discuss the role of diet for people who have dementia as well as Dr. Swerdlow’s research into a new diet that might help reduce cognitive decline.  Memory Matters is brought to you by Lizzy Care [https://hilizzy.com/]. Lizzy Care works with families and people living with dementia to improve care and deliver the best services.