Episode 75: Real Talk on Cognitive Health & Quality of Life with Dr. Elizabeth Helton
What really happens when a loved one starts forgetting things — and the healthcare system forgets them?
In this moving and insightful episode of the Serving Seniors Podcast, host Matt Helton welcomes Dr. Elizabeth Helton, a board-certified psychiatrist and founder of Cerebral Care Consulting (https://www.cerebralcareconsulting.com/), for an eye-opening conversation about the real impacts of neurocognitive disorders.
👩⚕️ Dr. Helton brings more than credentials to the mic — she brings her heart. Her personal journey through her father’s dementia diagnosis shaped her mission to radically rethink how we approach cognitive care, trauma, and the dignity of aging.
In this episode, we unpack:
✅ The emotional toll of dementia on families
✅ How trauma, inflammation & obesity intersect with brain health
✅ Early warning signs to watch for — and what to do about them
✅ The must-have conversations around legal planning and autonomy
✅ Why our healthcare system needs a complete mindset shift
Whether you're a caregiver, senior, medical professional, or simply want to age smarter, this episode is full of compassion, clarity, and clinical truth bombs. 🎤💥
🧩 Dr. Helton's background includes training at Allegheny General Hospital, the Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute, and now the Nashville School of Law — all grounded in a personal promise: to bring whole-person care to the forefront of psychiatry.
✨ Her message is clear: We must treat the brain, the body, and the story behind the symptoms.
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Welcome to the Serving Seniors Podcast, a beacon of guidance for those entering or navigating their golden years. Hosted by Matt Helton, this weekly show dives deep into retirement living, real estate, healthcare, and lifestyle — always with heart and humor.
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