In this episode, Dr. Mia talks with Andy Tubman, a music therapist and co-founder of SingFit, about how music therapy and innovative technology can improve quality of life for people with dementia and their caregivers. They explore the science behind music's impact on the brain, practical applications, and how Sing Fit's platform supports emotional and cognitive health.

Visit https://www.singfit.com/ to create a free account and then download the app from your preferred app store.

Andy Tubman is Co-Founder and Chief Clinical Officer at Musical Health Technologies/ SingFit. He has been a Board Certified music therapist/MT-BC for over 20 years, developing innovative techniques that help clients achieve their therapeutic goals, and training fellow healthcare professional in his methodologies internationally.

In 2011 Andy co-founded Musical Health Technologies and released the first therapeutic singing program, SingFit, on iTunes. SingFit utilizes patented technology to create scalable singing and cognitive programing that is used in professional caregiving and at-home settings. Presently, Musical Health Technologies is partnering with the Advanced Medical Technology Initiative of the Department of Defense / Veteran’s Administration, Tufts University and Glasgow Caledonian University to advance the research and efficacy of singing and cognitive function.

Chapters

01:00 Introduction to Andy Tubman and Sing Fit
03:12 What is SingFit and how does it differ from just playing music
05:37 The importance of active singing and word cues
07:24 What does a music therapist do in different settings
10:28 How music can stabilize heart rate and support physiological health
13:08 Overview of SingFit Studio Caregiver app
15:46 Personalized music therapy and the role of profiles
17:38 Can people with dementia sing independently?
19:50 Designing SingFit with caregivers and people with dementia in mind
21:22 Partnerships, webinars, and community support
23:22 Different modalities of using music for health and activity
25:17 Using music to support activities of daily living
26:09 Encouragement to explore SingFit and closing remarks

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In this episode, Dr. Mia talks with Caroline Shelby, a grief educator and caregiver, about navigating grief, especially in the context of caring for loved ones with dementia. They explore practical strategies for coping, the importance of acknowledging grief, and how to find clarity amidst chaos.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Grief and Caregiving Challenges
03:36 Meet Caroline Shelby: A Grief Educator and Caregiver
04:25 What Would You Tell Your Past Self During Grief?
08:39 Practical Ways to Move Through Grief
13:09 The Role of a Grief Coach vs. Therapist
17:50 Making Difficult Decisions in Caregiving
20:17 Acknowledging and Expressing Grief
23:03 How to Connect with Caroline Shelby

Caroline is a grief educator and founder of Grief Clarity Labs, drawing on more than a decade caring for her mother through Alzheimer's and a series of profound losses in 2024 that turned her personal experience into a calling. Through coaching, writing, and recently published book, Living Beside the Leaving, she helps people understand grief not as something to move on from, but something to learn to move with. Her mission is to help people feel less alone, more understood, and better equipped to navigate one of life's most universal, yet misunderstood, experiences.

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Dr. Mia provides a comprehensive update on anti-amyloid therapy for Alzheimer's disease, covering recent drug developments, diagnostic processes, and treatment considerations. This episode is essential for understanding how these therapies work, their benefits, risks, and what patients and caregivers should know.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to anti-amyloid therapy updates
02:12 Understanding Alzheimer's disease and dementia
03:59 Biological markers and diagnosis of Alzheimer's
05:48 Differences between Lecanemab and Donanemab
08:01 Efficacy and benefits of disease-modifying drugs
12:03 Side effects and management of ARIA
15:57 Monitoring treatment and reaccumulation of amyloid
20:06 Patient considerations and treatment logistics
24:01 Travel, caregiver monitoring, and insurance coverage
29:54 Future therapies and evolving landscape of Alzheimer's treatment
36:04 Summary and final thoughts on treatment choices

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