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Ask Dr. Mia: Conversations on Aging Well

Ask Dr. Mia: Conversations on Aging Well

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Ever wonder how to help you or your aging loved one through physical or cognitive changes? Want to find a geriatrician, a clinician specializing in the care of older adults, but they are few and far in between? Dr. Mia Yang is a board-certified internist and geriatrician who is here to answer your questions on how to age well. Transcripts, bio, and submit questions to Dr. Mia at www.miayangmd.com
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Ask Dr. Mia: Conversations on Aging Well - 25. Lecanemab Update: Predicting the near future of Alzheimer's drugs
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06/06/23 • 30 min

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For the last episode of season 2, Dr. Mia talks about lecanemab, a monoclonal antibody against amyloid, results since the show's most popular episode on lecanemab released on 10/7/2022.
Lecanemab or Clarity AD clinical trial results in New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM)
Death related to lecanemab, reported in Science, related to Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy
Donanemab press release by Lilly
Key points:
1) Aducanumab approval process eroded public's trust and careful screening for patients for real-world implementation of lecanemab is needed to build back trust.
2) Actual number of patients eligible for lecanemab will be much smaller than the total number of persons living with Alzheimer's disease in the country: studies estimate anywhere from 1% to 12% of patients seen in real world clinics.
3) Our healthcare infrastructure is not ready for early, timely, and accurate detection of Alzheimer's disease and tracking patients on monoclonal antibodies.

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Ask Dr. Mia: Conversations on Aging Well - 10. OTC hearing aids and the brain: Interview with Dr. Jack Hitchens
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10/20/22 • 30 min

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Dr. Mia talks about the new FDA authorization for sale of hearing aids over the counter, our amazing hearing system, and how to distinguish hearing loss from memory loss with Dr. Jack Hitchens, audiologist.
Jack Hitchens Au.D's bio
FDA's new ruling about OTC hearing aids (NPR news)

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Ask Dr. Mia: Conversations on Aging Well - 8. My Mom's story with anxiety & a surprising diagnosis

8. My Mom's story with anxiety & a surprising diagnosis

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09/21/22 • 32 min

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Dr. Mia talks about her mom's story with lifelong anxiety as well as a recent surprising diagnosis.
How to help someone with anxiety: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/treatment-tests-and-therapies/how-to-help-someone-with-anxiety
New 988 hotline: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/988
Transcript & more info on www.miayangmd.com

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Ask Dr. Mia: Conversations on Aging Well - 23. Frontotemporal dementia with Dr. Halima Amjad

23. Frontotemporal dementia with Dr. Halima Amjad

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05/09/23 • 34 min

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With the recent news of Bruce Willis' diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia, I talk with Dr. Halima Amjad about her own personal journey with her late father's FTD diagnosis as well as her professional role in dementia care and research.
Dr. Halima Amjad is an assistant professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her career as a geriatrician and health services researcher centers around people living with dementia. She cares for patients at the Johns Hopkins Memory and Alzheimer’s Treatment Center. Her research focuses on medical care challenges in dementia, including underdiagnosis, hospitalization, and primary care support. Her advocacy work includes serving on the Board of the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration and as chair of the Maryland Virginia I. Jones Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias council.
The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration

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Ask Dr. Mia: Conversations on Aging Well - 16. Gerotech: technology in aging interview with Dr. Peter Abadir
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01/31/23 • 23 min

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As part of Innovations in Aging mini-series, Dr. Mia talks with Dr. Peter Abadir, Associate Professor in Geriatric Medicine and Engineering at Johns Hopkins about technology in aging. Dr. Abadir talks about Artificial Intelligence and Technology Collaboratory for Aging Research (AITC) and Gerotech Incubator Program that brings together teams of students, trainees, and faculty members from medicine, engineering, nursing and business to collaborate on innovative solutions to improve life for aging people around the world.
Send in real-world problems to [email protected]
Alzheimer's related technologies: www.alzstore.com
This episode’s editing and transcription by Bear Beat Productions.

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Ask Dr. Mia: Conversations on Aging Well - 20. Adult Children of Aging Parents (ACAP)

20. Adult Children of Aging Parents (ACAP)

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03/28/23 • 28 min

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Dr. Mia talks with Frances Hall and Bob Cain about the unique needs of adult children who are caring for their aging parents and how their organization Adult Children of Aging Parents (ACAP) helps. Frances Hall is the founder of ACAP, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing information, resources, and community for adult children caring for their aging parents and themselves. Bob Cain is a Chapter Coordinator for the Winston-Salem NC chapter of ACAP and Vice President of Marketing for Piedmont Home Care.

  • We talked about why the word "caregiver" is notably missing from ACAP's name.
  • ACAPCommunity Podcast; specifically sibling dynamics episode with Alyssa Botte (Dec 20, 2020). Videos from various chapters on YouTube.
  • Locating via zip code on Eldercare Locator your Area Agency on Aging's Family Caregiver Specialist. Piedmont Triad Area contacts here.

Email: [email protected]
Toll-free 1-877-599-ACAP (1-877-599-2227)
This episode was edited and transcribed by Bear Beat Productions.

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Ask Dr. Mia: Conversations on Aging Well - 5. Memory Series Part 1/3: Memory domains & Memory Mimickers

5. Memory Series Part 1/3: Memory domains & Memory Mimickers

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08/11/22 • 18 min

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Dr. Mia describes the domains of memory/cognition:

  • short-term memory
  • executive function
  • visuospatial memory
  • language
  • attention
  • speed of processing

Memory mimickers that can confound memory evals:

Transcripts & sign up for podcast alerts on www.miayangmd.com

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Ask Dr. Mia: Conversations on Aging Well - 30. Global Brain Health & Keys Bags Names Words documentary

30. Global Brain Health & Keys Bags Names Words documentary

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10/31/23 • 24 min

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Dr. Mia talks with Caroline Prioleau, writer for the Global Brain Health Institute at University of California San Francisco's Memory & Aging Center and co-lead of the Hear/Say oral history project that collects stories from people's experiences with dementia, aging, creativity and caregiving. We talked about a new documentary called Keys Bags Names Words - about hope in dementia.
Sign up for a virtual or in-person screening here.

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Ask Dr. Mia: Conversations on Aging Well - 28. What to Do About Preventing Falls

28. What to Do About Preventing Falls

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10/04/23 • 15 min

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Dr. Mia talks about the other main reason why people end up in nursing homes- "legs not working" aka falls, especially the factors that affect people's balance and what to do about each of the risk factors.
New format of episode with screen share, check out Dr. Mia's new YouTube Channel if you would prefer to follow along visually.
Medications that increase risk of falls
CDC's STEADI program on fall prevention
STEADI program's brochures specifically for patients & caregivers: home safety check list and chair rise exercise
MyMobility plan: plan ahead for mobility changes as we age
How to use Apple Podcast app to subscribe on iPhone- tutorial video
Or subscribe via email on my website: scroll down, on right side.

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Ask Dr. Mia: Conversations on Aging Well - 26. Biggest Dementia News You’ve Not Heard of

26. Biggest Dementia News You’ve Not Heard of

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09/05/23 • 23 min

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Returning back to Season 3 of Ask Dr. Mia Podcast talking about what is Comprehensive Dementia Care and Medicare's new program to pay for it.
Health Affairs' article on Comprehensive Dementia Care: https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/payment-comprehensive-dementia-care-five-key-recommendations
Medicare's GUIDE program: Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience: https://innovation.cms.gov/innovation-models/guide
D-CARE Study: https://www.dcare-study.org/

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How many episodes does Ask Dr. Mia: Conversations on Aging Well have?

Ask Dr. Mia: Conversations on Aging Well currently has 43 episodes available.

What topics does Ask Dr. Mia: Conversations on Aging Well cover?

The podcast is about Mobility, Dementia, Health & Fitness, Family, Medicine, Healthy, Aging, Podcasts, Caregiver, Self-Improvement, Education and Caregiving.

What is the most popular episode on Ask Dr. Mia: Conversations on Aging Well?

The episode title '23. Frontotemporal dementia with Dr. Halima Amjad' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Ask Dr. Mia: Conversations on Aging Well?

The average episode length on Ask Dr. Mia: Conversations on Aging Well is 26 minutes.

How often are episodes of Ask Dr. Mia: Conversations on Aging Well released?

Episodes of Ask Dr. Mia: Conversations on Aging Well are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of Ask Dr. Mia: Conversations on Aging Well?

The first episode of Ask Dr. Mia: Conversations on Aging Well was released on Jun 9, 2022.

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