Ask Dr. Mia: Answers For Dementia Caregiving

Jan 28 2025 44 ep. 26 mins 3
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Ever wonder how to help you or your aging loved one through physical or cognitive changes? Want to find a geriatrician, a clinician specializing in the care of older adults, but they are few and far in between? Dr. Mia is a board-certified geriatrician, former sandwich generation caregiver, who is here to democratize holistic aging and caregiving knowledge. She also interviews experts to help you navigate age-related changes with confidence and grace.  www.miayangmd.com

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