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River to River, hosted by Ben Kieffer

Dementia, including Alzheimer's and vascular dementia, affects Latinos at a higher rate than whites.

On this episode of River to River, brain health and the latest research on dementia and its treatment. Host Ben Kieffer is joined by Dr. Yogesh Shah, director of Broadlawns Memory Clinic to discuss a new drug that's being used to treat Alzheimer's.

Later in the hour, Jimmy Reyes, assistant professor of practice at the University of Northern Iowa also joins the program. Dr. Shah and Reyes discuss their new community-based project stemming from research into dementia-healthcare disparities in Latino communities.

Guests:

  • Dr. Yogesh Shah, director, Broadlawns Memory Clinic, board member, Alzheimer’s Association, Iowa Chapter
  • Jimmy Reyes, assistant professor of practice, UNI Department of Nursing and Public Health
Ben Kieffer is the host of IPR's River to River
Madeleine Willis is IPR's Production Assistant supporting the talk shows and The Sunny Side Project. Willis has experience in audio production, reporting, writing and editing stories and conversations. She's reported and produced conversations on womanhood, sports, and good news from across Iowa. Willis will receive her bachelors degree from the University of Iowa in May 2025.