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Empowering Communities Through Dementia Awareness

In this episode of Aging For All, we welcome Lisa Brownlee Johnson, a nurse practitioner and geriatrician, to discuss the importance of community engagement in dementia screening and holistic health. Join us as Lisa shares her experiences in the healthcare field, emphasizing the need for accessible dementia screenings, building trust within the African-American community, and […]

AlterDementia

In this episode of Aging For All, we welcome Dr. Fayron Epps, an expert in caregiver research and the founder of the ALTER program. Dr. Epps discusses her work in creating dementia-friendly congregations, particularly within the Black community, and emphasizes the importance of caregiver support, community engagement, and the challenges faced in changing the culture […]

Compassionate Care

In this episode of Aging For All, we are joined by Dr. Kristin MacDonald, an expert in healthcare management and compassion in long-term care. Dr. MacDonald shares her journey from clinical nutrition to academia, emphasizing the importance of compassion in caregiving and its impact on workforce well-being. Our conversation explores how organizations can foster compassion […]

Empathy and Wisdom in Caregiving

In this episode of Aging For All, we welcome M. Denise Simmons, a leader in the caregiving and healthcare industry. Denise shares her personal caregiving journey, which began unexpectedly during her college years as she navigated her parents’ declining health. She discusses the challenges of balancing caregiving for her parents while raising her children, emphasizing […]