Talking Dementia

In this episode of Talking Dementia, Dr. Emily Silverman speaks with Dr. Bruce Miller, who holds the A.W. and Mary Margaret Clausen Distinguished Professorship in Neurology at the University of California, San Francisco, where he directs the Memory and Aging Center, and is the founding director of the Global Brain Health Institute, UCSF. A world-renowned behavioral neurologist, Bruce has spent his...

In this episode of Talking Dementia, Dr. Emily Silverman speaks with Dr. Jennifer Corcoran, a neurologist specializing in movement disorders and neuropalliative care at the University of Rochester Medical Center. With a focus on Parkinson’s disease, Dr. Corcoran brings deep expertise in prognostication, symptom management, and supporting patients and families throughout the course of neurodegenera...

In this episode of Talking Dementia, Dr. Emily Silverman speaks with Sara Barsel, a retired research scientist, educator, and longtime dementia advocate who leads the Dementia-Friendly Airports Working Group and the Roseville Alzheimer’s and Dementia Community Action Team in Minnesota. Sara shares how a single email about dementia-friendly airports in Australia sparked a grassroots effort to impro...

In this episode of Talking Dementia, Dr. Emily Silverman speaks with Dr. Sandeep Jauhar, a cardiologist and acclaimed writer, about how his family’s experience with Alzheimer’s disease reshaped his understanding of the healthcare system, caregiving, and identity. Though trained in science and neuroscience, Dr. Jauhar shares how unprepared he was for the realities of dementia, a disease that affect...

In this episode of Talking Dementia , Dr. Emily Silverman sits down with Dr. Mia Yang, a geriatrician, researcher, educator, and podcast host, to explore what it truly means to age well in today’s healthcare system. Drawing from her personal experience caring for her mother through cancer treatment and supporting her grandparents at the end of life, Dr. Yang shares how culture, family structure, a...

What happens when music becomes more than entertainment and starts to feel like medicine? In this episode of Talking Dementia, Dr. Emily Silverman speaks with Kaylie Glenn, Founder and President of The Day By Day Project, a nonprofit transforming dementia care through the power of music, rhythm, and human connection. Kaylie’s journey began at just 10 years old, when she played violin in a memory c...

In this episode of Talking Dementia , Dr. Emily Silverman speaks with Edo Banach, healthcare attorney, policy leader, and newly appointed partner and co-chair of Foley Hoag’s healthcare practice. With more than 25 years shaping policy for older adults, Edo brings experience from CMS’s Medicare-Medicaid Coordination Office to leading the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. Today, he...

In this episode of Talking Dementia, Dr. Emily Silverman sits down with bestselling author and live storyteller Rebecca Barry to explore the sacred, complicated, and unexpectedly beautiful work of caring for a parent with Alzheimer’s. Rebecca shares vivid stories of her father, a practical, literal, adventurous man whose essence has both softened and clarified since his diagnosis. She speaks openl...

In this episode, University of Pennsylvania physician and ethicist Dr. Jason Karlawish joins host Dr. Emily Silverman to explore Alzheimer’s disease as what he calls a “disease of autonomy.” Jason shares the story behind his book The Problem of Alzheimer’s and reflects on how society’s understanding of dementia has evolved - from viewing it as an inevitable part of aging to recognizing it as a pro...

In this episode, Remo geriatrician Dr. Seetha Bhagavatula talks about her lifelong passion for elder care. Seetha shares her personal journey, inspired by caring for her grandparents at home and witnessing the power of aging in place. She explores the question of identity in dementia and talks about a person's sense of self and how their relationships often remain intact even as the disease progre...

In this episode, Dr. Cheryl Phillips, a nationally recognized expert in geriatrics and health policy, speaks about her lifelong mission to improve elder care. She shares her powerful childhood story of witnessing the lack of dignity in a nursing home, which inspired her to become a geriatrician and systems-level leader. Cheryl explores how new payment models like CMS’s GUIDE program are finally al...

In this episode, occupational therapist and founder of Your Dementia Therapist Mary Osborne explains how OTs act as "detectives," uncovering the root causes of challenging behaviors like refusal of care, which often stem from memory issues, anosognosia (lack of insight), or trouble initiating tasks. She highlights how occupational therapy helps people maximize their quality of life by adapting dai...

Remo Health's Medical Director Dr. Chris Vercammen-Grandjean joins the podcast to discuss his unique philosophy on caring for older adults. He highlights the "5Ms" framework (What Matters, Medications, Mentation, Multi-morbidity, Mobility) and how this holistic empowers families navigating dementia to advocate for better care. As a geriatrician and palliative care specialist, Dr. Vercammen works t...

Dr. Anne Basting joins Remo Health to discuss her pioneering work in transforming conventional dementia care by exploring the power of creativity and storytelling. Her trademark “TimeSlips method” encourages caregivers to shift the focus from lost memories to new ways of connecting with their loved ones. Drawing from over 25 years of experience, Dr. Basting teaches us how improvisational storytell...

Chris Perry, a Senior Citizen Resource Officer in Ohio, shares the deeply personal experience of losing his mother to dementia in 2018 and how this led to his current role with the Amberley Village Police Department. Officer Perry discusses the early, often subtle signs of his mom’s dementia, the emotional toll of her decline, and his frustration with societal misunderstandings. He advocates for n...

Neuropsychologist Dr. Kate Possin joins the podcast to discuss advancements in the detection, diagnosis, and care of neurodegenerative diseases. She explains the neuropsychologist's role in identifying cognitive impairment patterns for conditions such as Alzheimer's and Lewy Body disease, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis during mild cognitive impairment. Dr. Possin also shares insigh...

Dr. Adeline Goss, a neurologist and writer, discusses her personal experience navigating her mother's Alzheimer's disease and her professional perspective on dementia care. She shares insights into the challenges of early-stage diagnosis, the transition from mild cognitive impairment to dementia, and the emotional complexities of witnessing a loved one's gradual decline. Dr. Goss also delves into...

In this episode of Talking Dementia with Remo Health, Dr. Emily Silverman interviews Matt LeKrey, Remo co-founder and chief product officer, whose father lives with semantic variant primary progressive aphasia, a ​​subtype of frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Matt shares his deeply personal journey, from the complex process of diagnosis to the shock of realizing the extent of the disease, and the sub...

Today’s episode is recorded live from the SXSW 2025 conference in Austin, TX where we discuss The Economics of a Dementia Diagnosis. By 2060, the number of US adults who will develop dementia each year is projected to double, putting a massive economic burden on taxpayers, families, and the healthcare system. The financial strain on Medicare and Medicaid is expected to skyrocket and by 2050, costs...

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia in the US, accounting for about 60-80% of all dementia diagnoses. But many people don’t want to talk about their diagnosis publicly – or even amongst family and friends. In today’s episode, Dr. Armen Moughamian and Dr. Emily Silverman continue their discussion about the complexities of Alzheimer's disease, exploring the stigma associated wit...

This episode features Dr. Anna Chodos, a geriatrician at UCSF, in conversation with Dr. Emily Silverman. They discuss the crucial role primary care physicians play in the early detection of dementia. Dr. Chodos also addresses the challenges patients and families face, outlining various care options such as home care, assisted living, and nursing homes. Emphasizing a dyad-centered approach, she off...

Social support for caregivers is strongly correlated with improved health outcomes, reduced caregiver burden, increased psychological resilience, and the remediation of stigma. Online support groups have emerged as a vital lifeline for caregivers who are unable to attend in-person meetings due to time constraints, geographical limitations, or the all-consuming nature of caregiving. We talk with Re...

Join us for a discussion with neurohospitalist and researcher Dr. Elan Guterman about the challenges faced by people living with dementia in the hospital, the significant impact of delirium short-and-long-term, and how she views virtual care delivery for dementia as the future. She shares her vision for how a more comprehensive, dyad-centered approach to dementia care addresses dyad's medical, emo...

The very first episode of “Talking Dementia with Remo Health” features Anne Tumlinson, CEO of ATI Advisory and Founder of Daughterhood.org . As an expert in aging and healthcare policy with personal experience caring for her father who had dementia, Anne shares her deeply personal perspective on the complexities of and loneliness and isolation that go hand-in-hand with the caregiving journey. She...

Caregiver stress can be overwhelming – interfering with work, disrupting sleep, and making it difficult to provide proper care. Cultivating communication skills can empower caregivers to navigate difficult conversations with their loved one and care team. This episode features clinical psychologist Dr. Allison Applebaum who speaks with Remo’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Meredith Bock about practical...