When someone is living with both dementia and PTSD, their needs are complex—but support is still possible, and it can make a world of difference. In this episode, I share what I’ve learned as a geropsychologist working with veterans and older adults navigating both cognitive impairment and trauma. You’ll discover: When trauma therapy can still be effective in the early stages of dementia.How dementia progression changes what’s possible for PTSD treatment.The importance of identifying and mini...
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When someone is living with both dementia and PTSD, their needs are complex—but support is still possible, and it can make a world of difference. In this episode, I share what I’ve learned as a geropsychologist working with veterans and older adults navigating both cognitive impairment and trauma. You’ll discover: When trauma therapy can still be effective in the early stages of dementia.How dementia progression changes what’s possible for PTSD treatment.The importance of identifying and mini...
#128- Alcohol + Dementia: Does moderate drinking increase dementia risk?
Mental Health + Aging with Dr. Regina Koepp
19 minutes
3 months ago
#128- Alcohol + Dementia: Does moderate drinking increase dementia risk?
If you’ve ever been told that “a little wine is good for you,” you might want to hear what the latest science says—especially when it comes to the aging brain. In this episode, I share compelling new research showing that even moderate alcohol use in midlife and later life may significantly increase the risk of dementia. I’ll walk you through why alcohol use in older adults often goes undetected, how it impacts brain health, and the exact screening tools and questions I use—and that you can u...
Mental Health + Aging with Dr. Regina Koepp
When someone is living with both dementia and PTSD, their needs are complex—but support is still possible, and it can make a world of difference. In this episode, I share what I’ve learned as a geropsychologist working with veterans and older adults navigating both cognitive impairment and trauma. You’ll discover: When trauma therapy can still be effective in the early stages of dementia.How dementia progression changes what’s possible for PTSD treatment.The importance of identifying and mini...
