Best Mild Cognitive Impairment Podcasts (2025)

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When Dementia Touches Home: A Family Story of Strength and Sensory Awareness with Donna Houston 49:51

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Episode Summary: In this episode of Dementia Caregiver’s Corner, Donna, daughter of dementia activist Agnes Houston, shares her experience supporting her mother through early-onset Alzheimer’s. She reflects on the early signs, challenges, and the emotional journey of caregiving, offering insights into maintaining family bonds and navigating gaps in…

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What Happens When Dementia Affects the Senses? Agnes Houston’s Lived Experience 35:42

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Episode Summary In this episode of Dementia Caregivers’ Corner Podcast, we explore the often-overlooked sensory and perceptual challenges faced by people living with dementia. Our guest, Agnes Houston MBE, diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s in 2006, shares her lived experience and international research through her Churchill Fellowship and her …

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Importance of Sleep with Dr. Bryce Mander 26:45

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In today’s episode of Spotlight on Care, co-hosts Steve and Virginia welcome Dr. Bryce Mander for an in-depth conversation on the critical role of sleep in healthy aging and dementia prevention. Drawing on his expertise in sleep science, Dr. Mander explains how and why sleep changes as we age, the impact these changes can have on memory and overall…

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What Happens When Memory Fades? Sharon Lukert’s Story with Mild Cognitive Impairment 33:12

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Episode Summary I am naturally loud, anyone who listens to my podcast or knows me personally can attest to that. But in this episode, my loudness mellowed. My guest brought peace, warmth, and love that were indescribable. She may not know it, but just by chatting with her, she brought me to a place of calm and stillness. In this episode, I sit down…

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Navigating the Journey: A Daughter's Tale of Love and Loss with Lynnette Lee, UK 33:46

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Repost: In this poignant episode of "Dementia Caregiver's Corner," host Juliah Ratladi is joined by Lynnette Lee, author of "Slipping Away: One man's battle with Alzheimer's," for a heartfelt conversation about the journey of caregiving and resilience in the face of Alzheimer's disease. Join Juliah and Lynnette as they delve into Lynnette's persona…

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THE CMS Guide Model with Valerie George, PA and Sonia Sehgal, MD 21:48

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In this episode, co-hosts Steve and Virginia welcome back Valerie George and Sonia Sehgal to discuss the GUIDE program (Guiding and Improved Dementia Experience), a groundbreaking care initiative launched by CMS in 2023. The GUIDE program offers comprehensive, long-term support for both people living with dementia and their unpaid caregivers, recog…

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How Dementia Affects Vision and Perception – With David Knight, Advanced Clinical Practitioner & Prescribing Optometrist 44:35

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Episode Summary In this insightful conversation, Juliah is joined by David Knight, Advanced Clinical Practitioner and Independent Prescribing Optometrist, UK, to explore how vision and perception are affected by dementia. Using real-life examples and clinical experience, David breaks down how the brain and eyes work together—and how dementia disrup…

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Can Technology Close the Dementia Care Gap? A Conversation with Allyson Schrier, USA 38:54

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Episode Summary: In this episode of the Dementia Caregivers’ Corner Podcast, we’re joined by Allyson Schrier, a passionate dementia care advocate, educator, and co-founder of Zinnia TV, a tech platform designed to support individuals living with dementia and reduce stress for caregivers. Allyson shares her personal journey as a caregiver for her hu…

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Designing for Dementia: How Smart Technology and Environments Support Sensory Changes with Professor Andrea Tales, UK 42:43

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Episode Summary: In this episode, Professor Andrea Tales, joins us to explore how dementia affects more than just memory, focusing on the often-overlooked sensory and perceptual changes. We discuss how smart technology, and thoughtful environmental design can better support people living with dementia, reduce distress, and improve quality of life. …

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Caring for a Parent with Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease with Andrea Hughes 32:46

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Steve and Virginia sit down with Andrea Hughes, a dedicated caregiver whose mother was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s Disease. Featured in the PBS documentary Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer’s, Andrea shares her personal journey navigating the challenges of caregiving at a young age, balancing work and family responsibilities, and finding stre…

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Repost - Honouring Jennifer Josey (1944-2024): A Journey Through Mixed Dementia with her daughter, Shellie Josey, UK 46:09

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In this heartfelt episode, we pay tribute to Jennifer Mavis Josey, affectionately known as Jen, who passed away in October 2024 from mixed dementia. Shellie Josey, Jen’s only daughter, joins us to reflect on her mum’s life, their family’s caregiving journey, and how they’ve been coping since her passing. We explore Jen’s background, her role as a m…

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Is Guided Meditation an Effective Tool for Managing Dementia-Related Behaviours? with Katie Fournier, USA 26:36

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In this episode of Dementia Caregivers` Corner Podcast, I’m joined by Katie Fournier, LPN, CDP from Ember Holistic Care in the USA as we continue our discussion on non-medical approaches to managing dementia-related behaviors. Building on our previous conversation with co-founder Shari Flight, we explore effective holistic strategies that prioritiz…

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The Value of a Geriatrician with Valerie George, PA and Sonia Sehgal, MD 26:52

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Steve and Virginia explore the vital role that geriatricians play in diagnosing and managing dementia and other cognitive symptoms in older adults. The co-hosts are joined by Valerie George, a certified physician assistant with UCI Health, and Sonia Sehgal, MD, a board-certified geriatrician and internist with UCI Health, who discuss how geriatric …

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Rehabilitation in Dementia: A Forgotten Opportunity? with Carlo Romero, UK 29:17

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Episode Summary: In this episode, I am joined by Carlo Romero, a medical professional from a rehabilitation facility in the UK. Together, we explore what rehabilitation means in the context of dementia—how it helps individuals maintain their independence and well-being. We discuss the challenges people living with dementia and their caregivers face…

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Barriers to Dementia Care in BAME Communities: A Conversation with Dr Hannah Hussain, UK 30:08

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Episode Summary: In this thought-provoking episode of the Dementia Caregivers Corner Podcast, host Juliah is joined by Dr Hannah Hussain, a Health Economist at the Office of Health Economics in London. Dr Hussain, who holds a PhD in health economics from the University of Sheffield and is a qualified pharmacist, shares her insights into the challen…

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Repost - C.O.R.E.C.A.R.E Principles in Dementia Care With Isabel Baker from Australia 53:09

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Repost: This week sees the return of popular guest Isabel Baker, a retired clinical nurse consultant and author from Australia who has more fascinating insights to share about her work, and what she learned in her time as a dementia caregiver and how she helps others learn what is truly needed by those with dementia. The conversation begins with th…

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Caring for a Parent vs a Spouse 23:03

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In this episode, Steve and Virginia explore the emotional and practical differences between caring for a parent versus a spouse with dementia. Virginia emphasizes the role reversal and challenges of managing her mother’s daily needs and finances, while Steve opens up about the loss of companionship and adapting intimacy in his relationship with his…

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Living with Dementia: Dallas Dixon Reveals What Real Support Looks Like, USA 26:47

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Episode Summary: In this episode of Dementia Caregivers` Corner Podcast, Juliah speaks with Mr. Dallas Dixon, who is living with dementia. Together, they explore how different stakeholders, such as policymakers, healthcare professionals, and caregivers can better support people with dementia. Mr. Dixon shares his perspective on the misconceptions a…

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The Urgent Need for Dementia Awareness in Sub-Saharan Africa with Busani Mphathiwa, USA 20:55

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Episode Summary: In this episode of Dementia Caregivers` Corner, Juliah sits down with Rre Busani Mphathiwa, an advocate for dementia awareness and the founder of Pelonomi Foundation (Dementia Botswana). They explore the cultural, linguistic, and systemic challenges affecting dementia understanding and care in Botswana and Sub-Saharan Africa. A maj…

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Berrie Holtzhausen’s 'DNA' for Living Well with Alzheimer's Disease, Namibia 51:50

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In today’s episode, we are thrilled to welcome back Berrie Holtzhausen from Namibia, Africa. Berrie is the Founder and CEO of Alzheimer Dementia Namibia (ADN) and the visionary behind the Dementia Care Farm, a place of safety for people living with dementia, especially those wrongly accused of witchcraft. Berrie was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disea…

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Finding Strength in Support Groups with Ruth Ann Rousseau 27:47

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Virginia and Steve are joined by Ruth Ann Rousseau, a caregiver and support group leader, to discuss the vital role that support groups play for dementia caregivers. Ruth Ann highlights how these groups provide resources, confidence, and community while addressing the challenges of participation. She compares online and in-person meetings and encou…

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The Practical Tips for Dementia Caregivers: Communication, Challenges & Caregiver Self-Care, USA 59:02

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In this episode, we delve into key aspects of dementia care, starting with how to distinguish dementia from normal aging. We explore the stages of dementia, their progression, and what they look like in everyday life. You'll learn actionable steps to take after a loved one is diagnosed, along with effective strategies for communicating with individ…

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Take Charge of your Brain Health and Keep it far Away from Alzheimer’s Disease with Dr. Teryn Clarke, USA 47:19

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Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Teryn Clarke, a leading expert in preventive medicine and healthy aging, as we explore the power of lifestyle changes to improve long-term health outcomes. In this episode, we dive into the science-backed strategies that can help you live a longer, healthier life—starting today. Dr. Clarke shares pr…

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Delusions in Patients with Alzheimer's Disease with Dr. David Sultzer 32:55

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In this episode of Spotlight on Care, Steve and Virginia explore the complex and often distressing experience of delusions in dementia with David Sultzer, MD, the Clinical Research Director at UCI MIND and professor of Psychiatry & Human Behavior. Dr. Sultzer explains how and when delusions, such as paranoia and misidentification, develop in indivi…

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Does galantamine help people with dementia due to Alzheimer's disease and people with mild cognitive impairment? 3:28

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There are many Cochrane Reviews of possible treatments for dementia. One of the earliest of these looked at the effects of a drug called galantamine, which is found in daffodil bulbs, and the review was updated in November 2024.

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What are the effects of interventions on sales of antimicrobial drugs without prescription in community pharmacies? 5:46

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The Cochrane Collaboration has produced several systematic reviews of interventions focusing on the problem of antimicrobial resistance. In January 2025, these were added to with a new review about the role of community pharmacies and, in this podcast, Sadatoshi Matsuoka, talks with lead author Moe Moe Thandar from the National Center for Global He…

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Honouring Jennifer Josey (1944-2024): A Journey Through Mixed Dementia with her daughter, Shellie Josey, UK 46:09

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In this heartfelt episode, we pay tribute to Jennifer Mavis Josey, affectionately known as Jen, who passed away in October 2024 from mixed dementia. Shellie Josey, Jen’s only daughter, joins us to reflect on her mum’s life, their family’s caregiving journey, and how they’ve been coping since her passing. We explore Jen’s background, her role as a m…

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Re-release: Legal Issues After a Dementia Diagnosis with Stephen Magro 35:39

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Virginia and Steve discuss the legal concerns that arise after a dementia diagnosis with Orange County probate attorney, Stephen Magro, JD, who has 30 years of experience in elder law. Mr. Magro outlines the legal steps needed to help protect loved ones with dementia including setting up a will and trust and establishing an advanced health care dir…

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Are midwife continuity of care models versus other models of care for childbearing women better for women and their babies? 6:06

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Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth has produced many reviews of interventions relevant to the organization and delivery of maternity care. In this podcast, two of the group’s researchers, Cristina Fernandez Turienzo and Hannah Rayment-Jones, midwives and senior research fellows at King’s College London in the UK, discuss their April 2024 update for …

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Cognitive behavioural therapy plus standard care for first-episode and recent-onset psychosis 4:10

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In its nearly 30 years, the Cochrane Schizophrenia Group produced more than 250 reviews. One of its last, published in March 2024, looked at cognitive behavioural therapy for first episode and recent-onset psychosis. Here’s lead author, Susanna Mayer from the Technical University of Munich in Germany to tell us more.…

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How accurate are cognitive assessment tools, that are completed by people themselves, at detecting dementia? 4:08

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There are more than 100 Cochrane reviews relevant to dementia, and these were added to in December 2024 with a new review of the accuracy of self-administered cognitive assessment tools for its detection. In this podcast, Podcast Editor for the Cochrane Library, Mike Clarke, talks with one of the authors, Fariha Naeem from Glasgow Royal Infirmary i…

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What are the benefits and risks of different treatments that could delay or slow the progression of progressive multiple sclerosis? 4:56

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There are more than 60 Cochrane Reviews relevant to multiple sclerosis and, one of these, a network meta-analysis of immunomodulators and immunosuppressants for progressive multiple sclerosis, was updated in September 2024. We asked one of the authors, Francesco Nonino from the Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna in Italy, to tell us abo…

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Improving the implementation of school-based policies and practices to improve student health 5:28

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Helping young people develop a healthy lifestyle could have long term implications for their health and wellbeing. In this podcast, Mia Parkinson, Cochrane Communications Officer, talks with Daniel Lee from the University of Newcastle in Callaghan, Australia, about the December 2024 update of the Cochrane review of ways to enhance the implementatio…

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Healthcare workers' perceptions and experiences of communicating with older adults about vaccination 5:48

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Infectious diseases are a major cause of illness and death among older adults. Vaccines can prevent some of these diseases but the uptake of vaccination among older adults varies across settings and groups. Communication with their healthcare worker can help older people makes decisions about vaccination and this is explored in the July 2021 Cochra…

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What are the benefits and risks of corticosteroids in adults undergoing heart surgery? 4:38

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The Cochrane Heart Group’s reviews cover a very wide range of topics, including several relevant to cardiac surgery. In March 2024, their review of using prophylactic corticosteroids for cardiopulmonary bypass was updated. In this podcast, Carla Lucarelli from Imperial College London speaks with new lead author, Riccardo Abbasciano from the Univers…

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She’s Brave: Life after early onset Alzheimer’s claimed her husband with Kristina Driscoll, USA 43:37

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Repost- In this poignant episode of "Dementia Caregiver's Corner," your host, Juliah Ratladi, engages in a heartfelt conversation with Kristina Driscoll from She's Brave Podcast. Together, they explore the intricacies of navigating the challenges of caring for a partner with dementia, offering invaluable insights on self-care and the path to moving…

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The Journey Through Grief with Dr. Renée Harmon 31:45

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Co-hosts Virginia and Steve are joined by Renée Brown Harmon, MD, a retired family physician, who shares her eight-year journey as a caregiver for her husband, Harvey, diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's at age 49. Dr. Harmon discusses the challenges of caregiving, the stages and types of grief, and the coping strategies she used. She also highl…

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What are the benefits and risks of exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation for heart failure? 6:19

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Cochrane Reviews cover a very wide range of interventions for people with heart disease. One of these looks at exercise-based rehabilitation for patients with heart failure and it was updated for the fourth time in March 2024. Two of the authors, Rod Taylor and Cal Molloy from the University of Glasgow in the UK, discuss the latest findings in this…

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Training health workers in breast examination for early detection of breast cancer in low- and middle-income countries 4:51

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Cochrane Breast Cancer has produced several reviews relevant to the detection of breast cancer. In April 2023, these were added to with a new review of training health workers in low- and middle-income countries to do breast examinations. Here is the lead author, Shahin Sayed from the Aga Khan University in Nairobi Kenya, to tell us about the impor…