A monthly podcast about dementia. Join your host, Barbara Hament every 2nd Tuesday of the month, as she interviews medical professionals, caregivers, and various experts on how to better understand and cope with this challenging and complex disease.
What Hospice Really Provides for Families Facing Dementia
Hospice can be a difficult word for families to hear. We often think it means giving up, but what if hospice is really about comfort, dignity, quality of life, and bringing more support to both the person who is dying and the people caring for them? In this episode, I’m joined by Ana Safarian, administrator of Olympia Hospice Care, for a conversation about what hospice actually looks like and how much support can be available to families. We talk about who may qualify for hospice, Medicare co...
11 Aug 2026
Love, Guilt, and the Limits of Caregiving
In this episode, I sit down with Denise Stiel, a member of my caregiver support group who is navigating an incredibly difficult chapter with her husband, Norman. Denise and Norman have been married for 61 years. He was a brilliant, accomplished attorney who graduated from UCLA at just 19, built a successful career, and deeply loved his children and grandchildren. But as Norman’s ability to manage everyday life began to change, Denise found herself searching for answers—and struggling to get t...
14 Jul 2026
When a Trusted Helper Becomes a Caregiver
When someone has been part of the family for years, it's only natural for their role to grow over time. A trusted housekeeper or personal assistant may begin helping with grocery shopping, transportation, meal preparation, or even personal care. But when does that evolution become a problem? And how do families know when it's time to bring in professional caregiving support? In this episode, I'm joined by Steve Barlam, CEO of JFS Care and former president of the Aging Life Care Association. T...
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