Livemic Communications Podcast Network

Continuing the next series of Creating Dementia Solutions episodes, we explore the real-life experiences of individuals and families affected by dementia. Through intimate conversations, each episode shares a unique story — from early memories and the moment of diagnosis to the challenges, small victories, and emotional journeys that follow. Also discussed is the caregiving component – and how fol...

Continuing the next series of Creating Dementia Solutions episodes, we explore the real-life experiences of individuals and families affected by dementia. Through intimate conversations, each episode shares a unique story — from early memories and the moment of diagnosis to the challenges, small victories, and emotional journeys that follow. Also discussed is the caregiving component – and how fol...

Continuing the next series of Creating Dementia Solutions episodes, we explore the real-life experiences of individuals and families affected by dementia.  Through intimate conversations, each episode shares a unique story — from early memories and the moment of diagnosis to the challenges, small victories, and emotional journeys that follow. Also discussed is the caregiving component – and how fo...

Continuing the next series of Creating Dementia Solutions episodes, we explore the real-life experiences of individuals and families affected by dementia.  Through intimate conversations, each episode shares a unique story — from early memories and the moment of diagnosis to the challenges, small victories, and emotional journeys that follow. Also discussed is the caregiving component – and how fo...

Continuing the next series of Creating Dementia Solutions episodes, we explore the real-life experiences of individuals and families affected by dementia.  Through intimate conversations, each episode shares a unique story — from early memories and the moment of diagnosis to the challenges, small victories, and emotional journeys that follow. Also discussed is the caregiving component – and how fo...

Continuing the next series of Creating Dementia Solutions episodes, we explore the real-life experiences of individuals and families affected by dementia.  Through intimate conversations, each episode shares a unique story — from early memories and the moment of diagnosis to the challenges, small victories, and emotional journeys that follow. Also discussed is the caregiving component – and how fo...

Continuing the next series of Creating Dementia Solutions episodes, we explore the real-life experiences of individuals and families affected by dementia.  Through intimate conversations, each episode shares a unique story — from early memories and the moment of diagnosis to the challenges, small victories, and emotional journeys that follow. Also discussed is the caregiving component – and how fo...

If you're a fan of the Livemic Communications-produced program called Community Matters - and you're wondering why you can't find it on the Livemic Communications Podcast Network - we have answers! Click to hear Richard Piet talk about how to find Calhoun County, Michigan's only local interview program. Episode Resources BattleCreekPodcast.com

In the next series of Creating Dementia Solutions episodes, we explore the real-life experiences of individuals and families affected by dementia.  Through intimate conversations, each episode shares a unique story — from early memories and the moment of diagnosis to the challenges, small victories, and emotional journeys that follow. Also discussed is the caregiving component - and how folks have...

When most people think of hospice, they think of end of life care, but that's not the full scope of services they provide. Carolle Hicks from Oaklawn Hospice discusses what other services they provide and how they can help people with a terminal diagnosis take control of the time patients have left.  Episode Resources Oaklawn Hospice 13444 Preston Drive Marshall, MI 49068 Phone: (269) 789-393...

In 2025, Creating Dementia Solutions is looking deeper into what The Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention and care has indicated are ways people can reduce their risk of dementia. Miles for Memories Founder Sherii Sherban talks about some of the wide-ranging topics covered from the Lancet List in 2025 and looks ahead to 2026 at some of the programs they'll offer for those ba...

In 2025, Creating Dementia Solutions is looking deeper into what The Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention and care has indicated are ways people can reduce their risk of dementia. Among those factors: Smoking and Vaping In this episode, Honalee Johnson of Battle Creek's Substance Abuse Council talks about the organization's efforts to help young people quit vaping - the...

In this episode of Oaklawn Health Matters , Rene Pere, Occupational Therapist at Oaklawn Hospital, discusses how to know when it's time to turn in the keys and enter driver retirement. Pere talks about Driver Risk Assessment exams, one of the services provided at Oaklawn Physical Rehabilitation clinic, as well as resources available depending on whether driver retirement is permanent or tempo...

In 2025, Creating Dementia Solutions is looking deeper into what The Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention and care has indicated are ways people can reduce their risk of dementia. Among those factors: Excessive Drinking In this episode, we continue our conversation with Recovery Coach Jennifer Dillion and Outpatient Clinician Kira Jones from Summit Pointe to understand what steps...

In 2025, Creating Dementia Solutions is looking deeper into what The Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention and care has indicated are ways people can reduce their risk of dementia. Among those factors: Excessive Drinking In this episode, Recovery Coach Jennifer Dillion and Outpatient Clinician Kira Jones from Summit Pointe discuss what exactly is "excessive drinking" and...

In 2025, Creating Dementia Solutions is looking deeper into what The Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention and care has indicated are ways people can reduce their risk of dementia. Among those factors: Social isolation. In this episode, Miles for Memories volunteer Cassandra Lucas-Moore with CareWell Services Southwest discusses the resources in Calhoun County which can help resol...

Medical experts are now recommending colonoscopies for those younger than 50. In fact, if you're as young as 45, you are now part of the age group being urged to getting screenings for colorectal cancer. In this episode of Oaklawn Health Matters , Dr. Catherine Burtrum discusses why this has changed, as well as innovations in the least favorite part of such procedures: The preparation.  We al...

Get up and move around! That is one of the ways folks can potentially reduce their risk for dementia. That has certainly been one of the main focuses of the Creating Dementia Solutions - and is mentioned directly in the Miles for Memories mission. In this episode, Senior Health Partners' Program Manager and Miles for Memories volunteer Anne Clark returns with some reminders that movement does...

For more than 60 episodes, the Creating Dementia Solutions podcast has shined the spotlight on practical information for those living with dementia and their loves ones and caregivers. Miles for Memories makes those initiatives and resources happen, in part, through the great support of the community. In this episode, MFM lead volunteer and founder Sherii Sherban talks about the Community Stroll a...

After a diagnosis of dementia, a lot of feelings and emotions happen. The Miles for Memories' "What's Next" card can help guide families and caregivers as it relates to the next steps during this time (hear more about the "What's Next" card by listening to this previous episode ). Another of those steps is to have a conversation about caregiving as early as possi...

Sometimes, patients need help with the simpler things, like scheduling appointments with their medical professionals. Other times, they may need assistance with something that is more involved - like accessing home health or medical equipment. In this episode of Oaklawn Health Matters , Oaklawn Medical Group Executive Director Zach Chapman discusses how the CareHarmony partnership helps Oaklawn ch...

Michigan State University dementia researcher Dr. Graham Atkin returns to Creating Dementia Solutions to offer perspective on various fronts. That includes threats to dementia research funding. Dr. Atkin and two of his medical students - Isabel "Izzy" Brown and Reba Koratich - also discuss the idea of a blood test to determine dementia risk - and the status of a cure for dementia and Alz...

In 2025, Creating Dementia Solutions is looking deeper into what The Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention and care has indicated are ways people can reduce their risk of dementia. Some call it Type 3 diabetes. It's a term that's used somewhat informally to refer to, as the Mayo Clinic reports, insulin non-responsiveness in the brain.  Researchers are said to now be zero...

In 2025, Creating Dementia Solutions is looking deeper into what The Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention and care has indicated are ways people can reduce their risk of dementia. Lancet includes Diabetes treatment as one of those ways.  In this episode, T R Shaw tells us how the Cereal City Sunrise Rotary Club has developed an action group in hopes of growing awareness about the...

A full-service clinic focused on Oncology and Hematology services at Oaklawn Hospital is up and running. The Oncology and Hematology Clinic is back to full service, thanks to a partnership with Bronson Battle Creek. In this Oaklawn Health Matters episode, lead Oncology/Hematology registered nurse Alicia Lang talks about what it means for patients in Marshall and Calhoun County. Episode Resources O...