{"podcast":{"title":"My City Talks","slug":"my-city-talks-6298840","podcast_index_feed_id":6298840,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/my-city-my-health","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/ZR0oGe_HKuXt3E1oIMyQromHvXxKb_1l1m8CAjsAQCA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kMjQw/MGE3YWRmM2RiYTZk/MWFkYWVmNWYyMzdi/NmViMS5wbmc.jpg","author":"Corey Dion Lewis","episode_count":29,"summary":"The My City Talks Podcast spotlights individuals and organizations worldwide that profoundly impact their communities' health and well-being. Hosted by the My City My Health team, each episode dives into the inspiring stories of change-makers, health advocates, and community leaders who challenge the status quo to create healthier, more equitable environments for all. From grassroots initiatives to large-scale health equity efforts, this podcast explores the diverse strategies and innovative solutions being implemented to improve health outcomes in cities worldwide. Each episode will explore culture, healthcare, prevention, and community and how these factors can impact health outcomes. We'll hear from experts in the field and individuals who are working to make positive change.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-27T16:21:47.792952+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-city-talks-6298840"},"episode":{"title":"Alzheimer’s in Our Backyard: The Urgency of Early Detection and Black Community Support","slug":"alzheimer-s-in-our-backyard-the-urgency-of-early-detection-and-black-community-support","published_at":"2025-07-14T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-city-talks-6298840/alzheimer-s-in-our-backyard-the-urgency-of-early-detection-and-black-community-support","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-city-talks-6298840","url":"https://mycitymyhealth.transistor.fm/23","audio_url":"https://2.gum.fm/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/pdst.fm/e/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.transistor.fm/22560244/de9fbedd.mp3","summary":"Alzheimer’s isn't just something that happens “later” — it's impacting thousands of Iowans right now , and Black and rural communities are being hit the hardest. In this episode of My City Talks , I sit down with Keesha Ward and Jessica Duncan of the Alzheimer’s Association Iowa Chapter to break down the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, why early detection is so powerful, and what’s stopping our communities from getting the support they need. We also talk real numbers, real stories, and real solutions — from the 14 modifiable risk factors to the upcoming Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Des Moines. Whether you're a caregiver, a healthcare provider, or just someone who wants to understand the impact of dementia better, this conversation is for you. Show Notes: 0:00 – Welcome to My City Talks 1:05 – Meet Jessica & Keisha from the Alzheimer’s Association Iowa Chapter 2:12 – What gets them up in the morning 3:30 – Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s explained 4:55 – The current state of Alzheimer’s in Iowa 6:15 – The hidden burden on caregivers 8:00 – Why early detection makes all the difference 10:40 – The stigma in Black and rural communities 13:10 – How the healthcare system can do better 14:55 – 14 modifiable risk factors for dementia (2024 Lancet Study) 19:00 – Why sleep, exercise, and connection matter 21:10 – The Walk to End Alzheimer’s – what it is and why it matters 25:30 – How to get involved, register, and support 28:50 – Encouragement for caregivers and families 30:15 – Resources and contact info Resources Mentioned: Alzheimer’s Association Iowa: https://www.alz.org/iowa Walk to End Alzheimer’s: https://act.alz.org 24/7 Helpline: 1-800-272-3900 Hosted by Corey Dion Lewis | My City My Health We are a community on a mission — and the mission is just getting starte…","meta_description":"Alzheimer’s isn't just something that happens “later” — it's impacting thousands of Iowans right now , and Black and rural communities are being hit the h…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1927,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/my-city-talks-6298840/episodes/alzheimer-s-in-our-backyard-the-urgency-of-early-detection-and-black-community-support/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-city-talks-6298840/alzheimer-s-in-our-backyard-the-urgency-of-early-detection-and-black-community-support.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}