On today's episode we're joined by Dr. Heather Snyder, Senior Vice President of Medical and Scientific Relations at the Alzheimer’s Association, to break down the newly released ancillary study findings from the U.S. POINTER trial. We discuss how lifestyle interventions, ranging from nutrition to physical activity, can improve brain blood flow, reduce sleep apnea events, and increase cognitive resilience.

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Today we’re joined by Dr. Kristina Zdanys, Chief of Geriatric Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at the UConn School of Medicine, and Stacey Tucci, a veteran and Executive Director of a memory care community, for a powerful conversation about the connection between military service and dementia risk. Stacey reflects on her experience in the Air Force and her family’s personal journey with Alzheimer’s, while Dr. Zdanys offers insight into how brain injury, PTSD, and other service-related factors can affect long-term brain health, and how we can better support veterans and their families.

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On today’s episode, we’re joined by Dr. Peter Rabins, co-author of The 36-Hour Day – a book that has guided millions of families through the challenges of Alzheimer’s and dementia care for more than 40 years. Dr. Rabins shares how this essential resource came to life through his work with caregivers and the Alzheimer’s Association, and how it continues to evolve with the latest research and real-world experiences. We discuss what’s changed in the field, from new diagnostic tools and medications to shifting perspectives on living well with dementia.

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