BrainStorm by UsAgainstAlzheimer's
BrainStorm, a podcast series by UsAgainstAlzheimer’s, features conversations with doctors, researchers, authors and luminaries, people living with dementia and their caregivers. We’ll delve into what matters most to you about your brain and ask questions about keeping your memory sharp and maintaining optimal brain health. Learn about the latest in the science of longevity, Alzheimer’s and cognitive disease research. We’ll look at disparities in diseases, and equity and access for all. New episodes, hosted by Meryl Comer, are available first and third Tuesdays of every month. Join Us!
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BrainStorm wants to hear from you! Send us a text. In this deeply moving episode of BrainStorm by UsAgainstAlzheimer’s, Emma Heming Willis shares her intimate journey as a caregiver to her husband Bruce Willis, who lives with frontotemporal dementia. Their conversation covers the progression from early warning signs to
Ep 93: Beyond Treatment - Dr. Rosand's Mission to Prevent Brain Disease Before It Starts
BrainStorm wants to hear from you! Send us a text. In this episode of BrainStorm by UsAgainstAlzheimer’s Dr. Jonathan Rosand, co-founder of the McCance Center for Brain Health at Harvard discusses his revolutionary approach to preventing brain diseases before they start with host Meryl Comer. Dr. Rosand explains how hi
Ep 92 - Navigating Alzheimer's Care: When to Seek Help and How to Stay in Control with Dr. Carolyn Clevenger
BrainStorm wants to hear from you! Send us a text. In this episode of BrainStorm by UsAgainstAlzheimer’s Dr. Carolyn Clevenger, Founder and Director of Emory"s innovative Integrated Memory Care Clinic continues to explore the complex realities of Alzheimer"s caregiving with host Meryl Comer. Dr. Clevenger shares her ex
Ep 91: Managing Agitation in Dementia: Expert Insights on Integrated Care and Caregiver Support with Dr. Carolyn Clevenger (part 1)
BrainStorm wants to hear from you! Send us a text. In this episode of BrainStorm by UsAgainstAlzheimer"s, host Meryl Comer explores the critical issue of agitation in dementia care with Dr. Carolyn Clevenger, Founder and Director of Emory"s Integrated Memory Care Clinic. Dr. Clevenger provides practical advice for care
BrainStorm wants to hear from you! Send us a text. What"s the purpose of a long life if our brains can"t enjoy it? Paul Irving, Senior Advisor at the Milken Institute on the Future of Longevity and Dean of Faculty at USC"s Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, challenges conventional thinking about aging and longevity i
Ep 89: The Invisible Workforce with Paul Irving: Why Caregiving is a Personal and an Economic Crisis
BrainStorm wants to hear from you! Send us a text. In this episode of BrainStorm, Paul Irving discusses the PBS documentary produced by Bradley Cooper called Caregiving with host Meryl Comer. Their conversation centers on the widespread impact of caregiving in America, where over 53 million people provide unpaid care f