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    Explore "cognitive_impairment" with insightful episodes like "7/24/21: Steve Toll of ComForCare Home Care | REVERSIBLE DEMENTIA | Aging in the Willamette Valley with John Hughes from ComForCare Salem", "3/31/21: Drs. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai, MDs specializing in brain health | ACHIEVING OPTIMAL BRAIN HEALTH | Aging in Portland", "3/24/21: Drs. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai, MDs specializing in brain health | ACHIEVING OPTIMAL BRAIN HEALTH | Aging in Portland", "03/06/21: Dr. Kelly Prill from the Elemental Wellness Clinic | UNTANGLING YOUR WEB OF SYMPTOMS | Aging in the Willamette Valley" and "2/27/21: Dr. Kelly Prill from the Elemental Wellness Clinic | UNTANGLING YOUR WEB OF SYMPTOMS | Aging in the Willamette Valley" from podcasts like ""Aging in the Willamette Valley", "Aging Today Podcast", "Aging Today Podcast", "Aging in the Willamette Valley" and "Aging in the Willamette Valley"" and more!

    Episodes (20)

    7/24/21: Steve Toll of ComForCare Home Care | REVERSIBLE DEMENTIA | Aging in the Willamette Valley with John Hughes from ComForCare Salem

    7/24/21: Steve Toll of ComForCare Home Care | REVERSIBLE DEMENTIA | Aging in the Willamette Valley with John Hughes from ComForCare Salem
    Steve Toll of ComForCare Home care joins us this week to talk about conditions that are labeled “reversible” dementia. Some forms of cognitive impairment mimic dementia but are actually treatable, and these are referred to as “reversible.” It’s a term that applies to any type of dementia caused by a condition that can be controlled, cured, or improved by treatment. As a Care Enhancement Specialist, Steve supplies all the details. Don’t miss this show!

    3/31/21: Drs. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai, MDs specializing in brain health | ACHIEVING OPTIMAL BRAIN HEALTH | Aging in Portland

    3/31/21: Drs. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai, MDs specializing in brain health | ACHIEVING OPTIMAL BRAIN HEALTH | Aging in Portland
    As co-directors of the Brain Health and Alzheimer Prevention Program at Loma Linda University Medical Center, Drs. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai have created the 30-Day Alzheimer's Solution: The Definitive Food and Lifestyle Guide to Preventing Cognitive Decline. Today, they join us to share their expertise and show you how to protect your brain and prevent Alzheimer’s disease. Don’t miss this show! #Portland

    3/24/21: Drs. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai, MDs specializing in brain health | ACHIEVING OPTIMAL BRAIN HEALTH | Aging in Portland

    3/24/21: Drs. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai, MDs specializing in brain health | ACHIEVING OPTIMAL BRAIN HEALTH | Aging in Portland
    As co-directors of the Brain Health and Alzheimer Prevention Program at Loma Linda University Medical Center, Drs. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai have created the 30-Day Alzheimer's Solution: The Definitive Food and Lifestyle Guide to Preventing Cognitive Decline. Today, they join us to share their expertise and show you how to protect your brain and prevent Alzheimer’s disease. Don’t miss this show! #Portland

    03/06/21: Dr. Kelly Prill from the Elemental Wellness Clinic | UNTANGLING YOUR WEB OF SYMPTOMS | Aging in the Willamette Valley

    03/06/21: Dr. Kelly Prill from the Elemental Wellness Clinic | UNTANGLING YOUR WEB OF SYMPTOMS | Aging in the Willamette Valley
    In this show, Dr. Kelly Prill from the Elemental Wellness Clinic explains how she combines natural medicine with clinical neuroscience to treat the whole person.
    She asks, “If you’re not feeling well, what does your web of symptoms look like, and how can we untangle it?” That’s the challenge taken up daily by Dr. Prill, a Naturopathic Physician and Functional Neurologist who specializes in helping people unravel confusing situations to find the root cause of their symptoms. Her method creates personalized plans that address things like headaches, lack of focus or concentration, brain fog, and anxiety. She works to prevent dementia by uncovering the root cause of these symptoms to help people feel whole and connected again. Don’t miss this fascinating show!

    2/27/21: Dr. Kelly Prill from the Elemental Wellness Clinic | UNTANGLING YOUR WEB OF SYMPTOMS | Aging in the Willamette Valley

    2/27/21: Dr. Kelly Prill from the Elemental Wellness Clinic | UNTANGLING YOUR WEB OF SYMPTOMS | Aging in the Willamette Valley
    In this show, Dr. Kelly Prill from the Elemental Wellness Clinic explains how she combines natural medicine with clinical neuroscience to treat the whole person.
    She asks, “If you’re not feeling well, what does your web of symptoms look like, and how can we untangle it?” That’s the challenge taken up daily by Dr. Prill, a Naturopathic Physician and Functional Neurologist who specializes in helping people unravel confusing situations to find the root cause of their symptoms. Her method creates personalized plans that address things like headaches, lack of focus or concentration, brain fog, and anxiety. She works to prevent dementia by uncovering the root cause of these symptoms to help people feel whole and connected again. Don’t miss this fascinating show!

    1/31/21: Steve Toll of ComForCare Home Care | REVERSIBLE DEMENTIA | Aging in the Willamette Valley with John Hughes from ComForCare Salem

    1/31/21: Steve Toll of ComForCare Home Care | REVERSIBLE DEMENTIA | Aging in the Willamette Valley with John Hughes from ComForCare Salem
    Can dementia be reversed? The answer to this question may surprise you. That’s because there are some conditions that mimic dementia and cause cognitive impairment, and these are referred to as “reversible” dementia. It’s a term that’s applied to any type of dementia caused by a condition that can be controlled, cured, or improved once it’s treated. Steve Toll, Care Enhancement Specialist with ComForCare Home Care, joins us to discuss the many dimensions of reversible dementia. Don’t miss this show!

    1/23/21: Steve Toll of ComForCare Home Care | REVERSIBLE DEMENTIA | Aging in the Willamette Valley with John Hughes from ComForCare Salem

    1/23/21: Steve Toll of ComForCare Home Care | REVERSIBLE DEMENTIA | Aging in the Willamette Valley with John Hughes from ComForCare Salem
    Can dementia be reversed? The answer to this question may surprise you. That’s because there are some conditions that mimic dementia and cause cognitive impairment, and these are referred to as “reversible” dementia. It’s a term that’s applied to any type of dementia caused by a condition that can be controlled, cured, or improved once it’s treated. Steve Toll, Care Enhancement Specialist with ComForCare Home Care, joins us to discuss the many dimensions of reversible dementia. Don’t miss this show!

    6/27/20: Robert Winningham, Ph.D., Western Oregon University | Memory, Aging, and Brain Health | Aging in the Willamette Valley

    6/27/20: Robert Winningham, Ph.D., Western Oregon University | Memory, Aging, and Brain Health | Aging in the Willamette Valley
    This week’s guest, Robert Winningham, Ph.D., joined us to discuss memory, aging, and brain health.

    Dr. Winningham is the Interim Dean and a Professor of Gerontology and Psychology at Western Oregon University. We talked about how to maintain and improve your cognitive abilities as you age. Dr. Winningham explains why we forget, and he tells us how we can improve our memory. Also, he addresses the always-popular quandary, “Is multitasking a good thing?” Learn the answers to these questions and many more! Don’t miss this show!

    Driving Safely for Older Adults

    Driving Safely for Older Adults
    Erin Dwyer owns and operates Senior Care Authority in St. Louis, Missouri, is a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and a Beyond Driving With Dignity professional. Erin has always had a career in the helping professions, spending 17 years working with children and adults as a speech-language therapist in private practice, school systems, and outpatient clinical settings in the St. Louis area. She has experience with treating clients who have had strokes, traumatic brain injuries, swallowing disorders, & aphasia, among many others.
    Sponsor: www.SeniorCareAuthority.com

    02/18/20: Steve Toll with ComForCare Home Care | Forgetfulness vs. Dementia | Aging in the Willamette Valley with John Hughes

    02/18/20: Steve Toll with ComForCare Home Care | Forgetfulness vs. Dementia | Aging in the Willamette Valley with John Hughes
    This week, I interviewed Steve Toll, Care Enhancement Specialist from ComForCare Home Care. We discussed what to do if you worry that your loved one’s forgetfulness might be dementia.
    Steve explains normal age-related forgetfulness and how that differs from dementia. He answers many questions such as, when is forgetting a normal part of life? When does forgetting become a reason for concern? How can we tell the difference between forgetfulness and dementia? Memory changes that interfere with a person’s ability to function are NOT part of the normal aging process and may be a sign of dementia. Steve covers all this information and more, so don’t miss this show! #Salem

    9/17/19: Dr. Tonia Vojtkofsky of the All Health Foundation | Mission and impact of the nonprofit All Health Foundation

    9/17/19: Dr. Tonia Vojtkofsky of the All Health Foundation | Mission and impact of the nonprofit All Health Foundation
    This week, Dr. Tonia Vojtkofsky joined us to talk about how our brains think and the mission of the nonprofit All Health Foundation.

    She is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in cognitive disorders and aging issues. Dr. Vojtkofsky is also the Executive Director of the nonprofit All Health Foundation, which provides education and integrative behavioral health services. On the show, she talked about comprehensive interventions that target the physical, emotional, and social health of seniors and their families. Many people are unaware that this kind of help is available to them, but the staff of the All Health Foundation will visit seniors in their homes, and Medicare covers the cost. Don't miss this show!

    8/6/19: Angela Plowhead with Capacity Solutions, LLC | Where do you go after your family doctor says, "It's some kind of dementia?”

    8/6/19: Angela Plowhead with Capacity Solutions, LLC | Where do you go after your family doctor says, "It's some kind of dementia?”
    This week, Angela Plowhead, Geropsychologist from Capacity Solutions, answers the question, “Where do you go after your family doctor says, ‘It's some kind of dementia’?”

    It’s frightening to have a doctor tell you that your loved one may have dementia. Can that diagnosis be right? It’s easy to feel lost or desperate, and you’ll probably want a second opinion before doing anything else. Our guest this week is Dr. Angela Plowhead, a Geropsychologist who can help you determine the correct diagnosis via cognitive and decision-making assessments. She visits individual homes and considers all factors that might be contributing to the issue. Then, she provides recommendations to help manage the situation. Don't miss this show!

    9/4/18: Patrick Brodigan with Marion County Health and Human Services, Adult Behavioral Health

    9/4/18: Patrick Brodigan with Marion County Health and Human Services, Adult Behavioral Health
    Oregon is investing in behavioral health to better meet the needs of older adults and people with disabilities, and making sure that providers work together to provide coordinated, high-quality physical and behavioral health care. Tune for our discussion with Patrick Brodigan, Older Adult Behavioral Health Specialist with Marion County Health and Human Services. He describes the types of services available and the effort put in to make sure all providers work together. Don't miss this exciting episode!

    8/1/17: Robert Winningham, PhD with Western Oregon University | Memory, Aging, and Brain Health | Aging In The Willamette Valley

    8/1/17: Robert Winningham, PhD with Western Oregon University | Memory, Aging, and Brain Health | Aging In The Willamette Valley
    Memory, aging, and brain health - the mysteries of these are discussed & explained. We also discussed how to maintain and improve your cognitive abilities. In general, why do we forget? How can we improve our memory? Is multitasking a good thing? These questions and many more answered!

    4/29/17: Sara Kofman, Public Policy Director, and Jenny Herget, both of the Alzheimer's Association-Oregon Chapter | Cognitive Aging Part 1:

    4/29/17: Sara Kofman, Public Policy Director, and Jenny Herget, both of the Alzheimer's Association-Oregon Chapter | Cognitive Aging Part 1:
    This is Part 1 of a 7-part series on Cognitive Aging. Sara Kofman, Public Policy Director, and Jenny Herget, Program Coordinator, both of the Alzheimer's Association-Oregon Chapter, walk us through Alzheimer's disease, the early warning signs, prevalence, research, advocacy, and the various care and support resources available to Oregonians.

    5/30/17: Holly Chaimov with Parkinson's Resources of Oregon | Social Support & Services for people with Parkinson's Disease

    5/30/17: Holly Chaimov with Parkinson's Resources of Oregon | Social Support & Services for people with Parkinson's Disease
    Parkinson's Resources of Oregon helps people find a balance between their hopes for the future and the need to focus on quality of life in their day-to-day activities. It has been said that Parkinson's disease is not a disease you die from, but one you learn to live with. Parkinson's Resources of Oregon has focused its mission and programs in assisting people with PD maximize their quality of life.

    Encore Presentation "Forever Young: Cognitive Impairments & CHD"

    Encore Presentation "Forever Young: Cognitive Impairments & CHD"
    What happens when a child born with a heart defect (CHD) also has mental impairments? What problems do children with cognitive impairments have? What advice does a mom dealing with a child with both a CHD and cognitive impairment have for others?Support the show

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