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, and values deeply shape the aging experience. She reflects on growing up in China within a multigenerational household and contrasts that with the isolation many older adults face in the U.S.

The conversation dives into the realities of the “sandwich generation,” the importance of values-based conversations before a crisis hits, and why dementia care is especially challenging, and critical, to address in primary care. Dr. Yang also explains why early dementia diagnosis matters more than ever, highlights promising advances like anti-amyloid therapies, and breaks down how the GUIDE Model is transforming dementia care with proactive, wraparound support for both patients and caregivers.

About this episode’s featured guest

Dr. Mia Yang is a geriatrician, researcher, and educator who leads dementia care initiatives at Wake Forest and Advocate Health. She is nationally recognized for her expertise in home-based medical care, dementia care, and innovative models of care delivery. Dr. Yang has been featured on CNN and NPR Morning Edition, and has authored opinion pieces for MedPage Today. She was also named a Top Doctor in America in both 2021 and 2022. She is also the host of Ask Dr. Mia, where she shares practical insights for caregivers and clinicians navigating aging and dementia.

About Remo’s host Dr. Emily Silverman

Dr. Emily Silverman is an internal-medicine physician, Assistant Volunteer Professor of Medicine at UCSF. She is the creator and host of The Nocturnists, an award-winning medical storytelling program that has uplifted the voices of more than 450 clinicians since 2016 through its podcast and live performances. Her work has been supported by a MacDowell fellowship and widely published in numerous publications including JAMA, The New York Times, and NPR. Learn more about Emily by visiting her website.

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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 care community and witnessed a woman who had been nonverbal for months begin to sing along. That moment sparked a lifelong commitment to understanding how music can reach people living with dementia, even when language and memory fade.

With a background in neuroscience, Kaylie went on to create innovative programs like the Memory Disco, which combines rhythmic engagement, physical touch, and community connection to shift dementia care from passive listening to active participation. Today, her work engages students, caregivers, and care teams across the country and is supported by emerging research showing meaningful improvements in mood, behavior, and quality of life. This episode is a powerful reminder that people living with dementia are still there, and that connection, joy, and meaning remain possible.

About this episode’s featured guest

Kaylie Glenn is the Founder and President of The Day By Day Project, a nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of people living with dementia through music-based engagement. Inspired by early experiences playing violin in memory care communities, Kaylie studied neuroscience and developed innovative programs including the nationally recognized Memory Disco, that combine research, compassion, and creativity to support patients, caregivers, and care teams. Her work has earned national recognition and continues to shape new models of dementia care.

About Remo’s host Dr. Emily Silverman

Dr. Emily Silverman is an internal-medicine physician, Assistant Volunteer Professor of Medicine at UCSF. She is the creator and host of The Nocturnists, an award-winning medical storytelling program that has uplifted the voices of more than 450 clinicians since 2016 through its podcast and live performances. Her work has been supported by a MacDowell fellowship and widely published in numerous publications including JAMA, The New York Times, and NPR. Learn more about Emily by visiting her website.

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The information in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not the practice of medicine or any profession. It is not intended to be medical advice and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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 advises healthcare organizations and chairs the national GUIDE Council.

Edo shares his path from social services in New York City to becoming a leading voice in Medicare, hospice, and palliative care, reflecting on lessons from government, advocacy, and clinical care. The conversation centers on Medicare’s new GUIDE model, exploring how it shifts dementia care toward proactive, person-centered, interdisciplinary support, placing caregivers and non-medical services at the heart of care, and why it may serve as a blueprint for broader Medicare transformation.

About this episode’s featured guest

Edo Banach is a healthcare attorney, policy leader, and nationally recognized expert in aging, hospice, and serious illness care. He is a partner and co-chair of the healthcare practice at Foley Hoag, where he advises organizations on Medicare, Medicaid, and long-term services and support. He previously served as President and CEO of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and as Deputy Director of CMS’s Medicare-Medicaid Coordination Office, shaping programs for some of the nation’s most vulnerable populations. Edo now chairs the GUIDE Council, helping steer the future of dementia care, and serves on the board of The Connecticut Hospice, the first hospice in the country.

About Remo’s host Dr. Emily Silverman

Dr. Emily Silverman is an internal-medicine physician, Assistant Volunteer Professor of Medicine at UCSF. She is the creator and host of The Nocturnists, an award-winning medical storytelling program that has uplifted the voices of more than 450 clinicians since 2016 through its podcast and live performances. Her work has been supported by a MacDowell fellowship and widely published in numerous publications including JAMA, The New York Times, and NPR. Learn more about Emily by visiting her website.

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Learn more about Remo Health and how we’re delivering better dementia care to patients and those who care for them. Subscribe to the Remo Health newsletter.

Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook for the latest information, news, and guidance on all things #dementia and #brainhealth.

Have a question or a topic you’d like to hear more about? Email us at hello@remo.health.

The information in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not the practice of medicine or any profession. It is not intended to be medical advice and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.