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Rebroadcast: His father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. He went looking for answers.
May 2, 2024
Cardiologist Sandeep Jauhar shares his journey of caring for his father with Alzheimer's, highlighting the emotional challenges and advancements in treatment. The podcast delves into the complexities of caregiving, new drugs like Canabap, and the concept of dementia villages. It also touches on the importance of empathy in doctor-patient relationships and the emotional aspects of caring for loved ones with dementia.
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- Alzheimer's disease starts with memory loss in the hippocampus and progresses to emotional imbalance and loss of self-awareness.
- Caregivers of Alzheimer's patients face challenges in decision-making, truth-telling, and maintaining dignity, emphasizing the need for better support systems and a humanistic approach in elder care.
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Challenges of Alzheimer's Disease
The podcast delves into the story of Sandeep Jahar's father, who faced Alzheimer's disease, highlighting the struggles and changes noticed by Sandeep regarding his father's memory loss, shift in behavior, and the impact on family dynamics. Sandeep describes the challenges of caring for a parent with Alzheimer's and reflects on the lack of understanding of the disease despite his medical background.
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