At the same time, we're looking for a cure for Alzheimer's; are we ignoring a potential natural ally? At the very least, could CBD be a preventative treatment? According to researchers at California's Salk Institute, their 2017 study has found evidence that cannabinoids such as CBD could help remove dementia from brain cells.

In the hope that we can avoid developing the disease, or at the very least reducing its effects, are we missing out? Why are we afraid to investigate this option? Are we ignoring something that could be a potential cure?

There are uses for CBD for many people. CBD does not have THC, which causes the high of which we're familiar in one way or another. This episode is a conversation on the uses of CBD. We also touch on the politics of legalization, which I hope you'll find interesting and informative.

CBD Seniors

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Caregiving responsibilities can be challenging at any age, but compared with older peers; millennials are at a stage of life that can exacerbate the challenges. The average age of a millennial caregiver is 27. Instead of focusing on their careers, this generation of adults is attempting to live in two different worlds.

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A conversation with Dr. Elena Mucci on Frailty. What it is, how to avoid becoming frail.

Frailty is an aging-related physiological decline syndrome characterized by significant vulnerability to adverse health outcomes. Awareness of frailty and associated risks for adverse health outcomes can improve care for this most vulnerable of patients.

Until I spoke to my brand new guest host, Dr. Elena Mucci, I didn't know that frailty was a medical thing. Additionally, it's something that we can avoid or improve. Once we run out of physical reserves, the smallest injury or illness can send us into a very negative state.

Joining me on the podcast is Dr. Elena Mucci. She is a gerontologist in the UK caring for older adults and helping them to age well. With this in mind, she gave me a list of topics that all of us should understand if we want to age well and avoid dementia. 

Dr. Elena Mucci on Instagram

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Dame Cicely Saunders is the founder of Palliative care.

We're talking today all about Palliative care. Palliative care focuses on improving the overall wellness of individuals with serious illnesses. It addresses both the symptoms and the stress of living with a chronic disease. It may also involve support for loved ones or caregivers.

Palliate comes from pallium, the Latin word for ‘cloak.’ To palliate is to cloak, or cover-up, the symptoms of an illness without curing it. This meaning grew into the idea of alleviating or reducing suffering. Interesting, yes?

In this episode, you'll learn the difference between hospice and Palliative care. There is a time and a place for each type of care, understanding the difference is beneficial.

We discuss the difference between Palliative care for people living with a disease like cancer versus Alzheimer's. It's a bit more difficult to know when to initiate Palliative care for someone living with dementia. By learning the differences in care options early you'll have a better idea of when the time is right.

Being a caregiver to someone living with Alzheimer's can be a very long journey. Deploying all the help you can get when you need the extra assistance will help you keep your loved one home.

Palliative Care Music

Check out this link to the American Palliative Music Council (APMC), they have recordings of music specifically designed for people in Palliative care.
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