Mind Matters: A Teen’s Journey to Unravel Alzheimer’s

Hi, I’m Allison! Ever since my grandma was diagnosed with Dementia that is likely Alzheimer’s, I’ve been curious to learn more about the disease and how I can help her. Join me as I talk to various people involved in the field to learn more about what Alzheimer’s is, what research is happening, how to better care for those with dementia, and how to help lower your chances of getting it.

Episode 7- A Teen Perspective

In this episode, I talk with Soham, a fellow teen whose grandma was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. He shares his experience growing up with that knowledge, and how his family had adapted. I hope you enjoy it! If you would like to support my team in the Alzheimer’s awareness walk, you can donate to my page using this link: https://tinyurl.com/57kpxz4n

08-15
19:07

Episode 6- Caregiving for Someone with Dementia

In this episode, I talk with Nina about her experiences being the primary caregiver for her mom who had dementia, and how she figured out how to manage that. I hope you enjoy it! If you would like to support my team in the Alzheimer’s awareness walk, you can donate to my page using this link: https://tinyurl.com/57kpxz4n

08-15
34:11

Episode 5- Supporting Alzheimer’s patients

In this episode, I talk to Joan Nimmo about her experience as a social worker and being the primary caregiver of her mother who had Alzheimer’s. We talk about the best ways to communicate with people who have dementia and Alzheimer’s. I hope you enjoy it! If you would like to support my team in the Alzheimer’s awareness walk, you can donate to my page using this link: https://tinyurl.com/57kpxz4n

08-15
31:03

Episode 4- Art and Dementia

In this episode, I talk with Carolyn Halpin-Healy. She co-founded Arts and Minds, which gives art education and experience to those with dementia and their caregivers or loved ones. I hope you enjoy it! If you would like to support my team in the Alzheimer’s awareness walk, you can donate to my page using this link: https://tinyurl.com/57kpxz4n

08-15
26:08

Episode 3- Alzheimer’s Research

In this episode, I talk with Mitch Murdock, a grad student at MIT. He explains the recent Alzheimer’s research like promising drugs and the many schools of thought in the field. I hope you enjoy it! If you would like to support my team in the Alzheimer’s awareness walk, you can donate to my page using this link: https://tinyurl.com/57kpxz4n

08-15
31:11

Episode 2- Societal Views of Aging and Dementia

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Sarah Hahn, who is a gerontologist and professor. We discuss society’s view of the elderly, and dementia as a whole. I hope you enjoy it! If you would like to support my team in the Alzheimer’s awareness walk, you can donate to my page using this link: https://tinyurl.com/57kpxz4n

08-15
28:04

Episode 1- What is Dementia and Alzheimer’s?

In this episode, neurologist Dr. Amy Hua and I talk about what Alzheimer’s and dementia entails. I hope you enjoy it! If you would like to support my team in the Alzheimer’s awareness walk, you can donate to my page using this link: https://tinyurl.com/57kpxz4n

08-15
18:11

Episode 0- My Story

In this mini-episode, I talk about how my grandma’s diagnosis led me down a path of discovery to here. I hope you enjoy it! If you would like to support my team in the Alzheimer’s awareness walk, you can donate to my page using this link: https://tinyurl.com/57kpxz4n

08-15
08:41

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