Send us a textGeriatric Care and the Significance of Aging in PlaceIn this episode of Open Forum in the Villages, Mike Roth interviews Dr. Seetha Bhagavatula, a geriatrician, discussing her experiences and expertise in caring for people with Alzheimer's disease or dementia. Dr. Bhagavatula shares her personal background, the importance of aging in place, and challenges associated with dementia care. The conversation also highlights misconceptions about dementia and the holistic approach required for optimal patient care. The episode concludes with an introduction to Remo Health, a virtual platform dedicated to supporting individuals with cognitive impairment, and strategies for handling dementia with family members.00:00 Introduction to Open Forum Season Seven00:30 Meet Dr. Seetha Bhagavatula01:09 Personal Story: Caring for Grandparents02:27 The Importance of Aging in Place03:49 Music and Dementia04:21 Stigma and Dementia in The Villages06:39 Challenges of Dementia Care07:44 Understanding Self-Identity in Dementia12:04 What Matters Most in Dementia Care14:21 Introducing Remo Health16:05 Medications and Telemedicine16:51 Improving Dementia Care in the U.S.17:45 Early Signs and Family Conversations19:47 Diagnosing Alzheimer's vs. Other Dementias21:18 Conclusion and Contact Information Over the next several weeks, while I'm out of town, I've decided to release some reedited and improved versions of the  most popular shows in the series,  as well as some totally new episodes.  I hope you enjoy them.  I'll be back in mid-November with some new episodes Have you heard about mature adults with Donna Hoover and Mike Roth? Yes. This is my second podcast and Donna and I are going to be addressing subjects which are significant for seniors, especially seniors living here in the villages.The easiest way to hear the show is to look it up on Apple Podcasts. Look for mature adults with Donna and Mike. We'll be looking for you there. You can also find us on mature adults with Donna and Mike. All spelled out. Dot buzz sprout.com

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