BrainStorm by UsAgainstAlzheimer's
BrainStorm, a podcast series by UsAgainstAlzheimer’s, features conversations with doctors, researchers, authors and luminaries, people living with dementia and their caregivers. We’ll delve into what matters most to you about your brain and ask questions about keeping your memory sharp and maintaining optimal brain health. Learn about the latest in the science of longevity, Alzheimer’s and cognitive disease research. We’ll look at disparities in diseases, and equity and access for all. New episodes, hosted by Meryl Comer, are available first and third Tuesdays of every month. Join Us!
Episodes
180 episodes
Ep 93: Beyond Treatment - Dr. Rosand's Mission to Prevent Brain Disease Before It Starts
In this episode of BrainStorm by UsAgainstAlzheimer’s Dr. Jonathan Rosand, co-founder of the McCance Center for Brain Health at Harvard discusses his revolutionary approach to preventing brain diseases before they start with host Meryl Comer. D...
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Episode 93
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25:26
Ep 92 - Navigating Alzheimer's Care: When to Seek Help and How to Stay in Control with Dr. Carolyn Clevenger
In this episode of BrainStorm by UsAgainstAlzheimer’s Dr. Carolyn Clevenger, Founder and Director of Emory's innovative Integrated Memory Care Clinic continues to explore the complex realities of Alzheimer's caregiving with host Meryl Comer. Dr...
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Episode 92
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19:59
Ep 91: Managing Agitation in Dementia: Expert Insights on Integrated Care and Caregiver Support with Dr. Carolyn Clevenger (part 1)
In this episode of BrainStorm by UsAgainstAlzheimer's, host Meryl Comer explores the critical issue of agitation in dementia care with Dr. Carolyn Clevenger, Founder and Director of Emory's Integrated Memory Care Clinic. Dr. Clevenger provides ...
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Episode 91
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18:53
Ep 90: The Longevity Paradox: Health Span vs. Life Span with Paul Irving
What's the purpose of a long life if our brains can't enjoy it? Paul Irving, Senior Advisor at the Milken Institute on the Future of Longevity and Dean of Faculty at USC's Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, challenges conventional thinking ab...
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Episode 90
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21:48
Ep 89: The Invisible Workforce with Paul Irving: Why Caregiving is a Personal and an Economic Crisis
In this episode of BrainStorm, Paul Irving discusses the PBS documentary produced by Bradley Cooper called Caregiving with host Meryl Comer. Their conversation centers on the widespread impact of caregiving in America, where over 53 mi...
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Episode 89
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16:18
Ep 88: Breaking the Silence: Jay Reinstein’s Mission to End Alzheimer's Stigma
In this episode of BrainStorm, host Meryl Comer talks with Jay Reinstein, a former assistant city manager in North Carolina, about his 12 to15-month journey involving neuropsychological testing and brain scans before being diagnosed with early-...
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Episode 88
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23:39
Ep 87: Agitation and Alzheimer’s with Nancy Treaster
In this episode of BrainStorm Nancy Treaster, a certified caregiving advocate and co-host of The Caregiver's Journey podcast, shares her professional and personal experiences with host Meryl Comer. Their conversation focuses on agitati...
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Ep 86: Muffy Walker, Author of "Memory Weavers"
This episode of BrainStorm by UsAgainstAlzheimer's features Muffy Walker, a psychiatric nurse, and founder of the International Bipolar Foundation. Her new novel Memory Weavers is based on her professional and personal experience...
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Ep 85: Trump’s Policies and the Effect on Alzheimer's with George Vradenburg and Russ Paulsen
in this episode of the "BrainStorm" by UsAgainstAlzheimer's, George Vradenburg, Co-founder and Chairman of UsAgainstAlzheimer's, and Russ Paulsen, the organization's Chief Operating Officer, discuss the impact of the Trump administration's poli...
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Episode 85
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22:25
Ep 84: Greg O'Brien – Advocating for Scientific Research for Alzheimer’s
Journalist and author Greg O'Brien, diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's over a decade ago, shares with BrainStorm host Meryl his determination to be heard at the Washington D.C. rally at the Lincoln Memorial to protest proposed cuts to NIH b...
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Episode 84
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19:43
Ep 83: Doreen Monks – The Emotional Journey of Alzheimer’s and Dementia (part 2)
In this episode of BrainStorm, host Meryl Comer continues explore the challenges of false Alzheimer's diagnosis in her interview with Doreen Monks, a former neuroscience nurse practitioner. Upon re-examination, Monks' diagnosis was revised eigh...
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Ep 82: Doreen Monks – The Emotional Journey of Alzheimer’s and Dementia (part 1)
What if your life and career were upended with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s only to learn eight years later that the diagnosis was wrong? In this BrainStorm episode, host Meryl Comer talks with Doreen Monks, a former neuroscience nurse prac...
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16:54
Ep 81: Tony Bennett's Daughters - Breaking Through the Silence of Alzheimer's
Learning about an Alzheimer’s diagnosis in your family is never easy. When you are an iconic music legend like Tony Bennet with legions of adoring fans, it is front page news. Antonia and Johanna Bennett, daughters of the late Tony Bennett, can...
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Episode 81
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19:15
Ep 80: George Vradenburg and the Global Impact of Alzheimer's (part 1)
Alzheimer’s is not just an aging issue, but a lifelong brain health challenge that has major global, economic, and societal implications. George Vradenburg, Chairman and Founder of UsAgainstAlzheimer’s, who has incubated satellite organizations...
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Episode 80
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22:39
Ep 79: Rudy Tanzi – Alzheimer’s Updates and Developments; What’s New? (part 2)
In this episode of BrainStorm host Meryl Comer continues her compelling interview with "Rockstar of Science" Dr. Rudy Tanzi, the pioneering Director of the Genetics and Aging Research Unit and Director of the McCance Center for Brain Health at ...
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Episode 79
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17:27
Ep 78: Dr. Rudy Tanzi - Alzheimer's Updates and Developments; What's New for 2025? (part 1)
Join BrainStorm host Meryl Comer as she kicks off 2025 with "Rockstar of Science" Dr. Rudy Tanzi, the pioneering Director of Genetics and Aging Research and Director of the McCance Center for Brain Health at Mass General Hospital. Dr. Tanzi del...
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Episode 78
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18:09
Ep 77: Rebecca Chopp, PhD - Maintaining Dignity While Living with Alzheimer’s
In part 2 of BrainStorm, host Meryl Comer and Dr. Rebecca Chopp, former Chancellor of the University of Denver and Dean of Yale Divinity School, delve into maintaining dignity while living with Alzheimer's and dealing with guilt when...
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Episode 77
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14:14
Ep 76: Rebecca Chopp, PhD – Spirituality and Alzheimer’s
Spirituality can often be used to provide support to families and caregivers coping with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. Dr. Rebecca Chopp, former Chancellor of the University of Denver and Dean of Yale Divinity School, diagnosed ...
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Episode 76
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21:02
Ep 75: Music and Mind Series - Part 5 with Renée Fleming: Harnessing the Arts for Health and Wellness
Music and the arts have a positive impact on brain health, mental well-being, and quality of life. Renée Fleming, World Renowned Soprano and Global Arts Health Advocate shares the latest science behind the healing power of music and the brain w...
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Episode 75
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15:27
Ep 74: Music and Mind Series - Part 4 with Assal Habibi, Ph.D.
The latest research shows that not only does music play an important role in the development of cognitive, emotional, and social abilities in children, but it also benefits cognitive functioning in older adults, including those suffering from d...
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Episode 74
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17:50