AlzAuthors: Untangling Alzheimer's & Dementia
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AlzAuthors: Untangling Alzheimer's & Dementia
Welcome to the AlzAuthors podcast! We’re so glad you found us. We're the global community of authors writing about Alzheimer's and dementia from personal experience to light the way for others. Join us as one of our authors shares their dementia journey, revealing intimate details and painfully obta...
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"Lousy: Love in the Time of Dementia"—A Son's Caregiving Story Seen Through Film
In this special film festival episode celebrating the 10th anniversary of AlzAuthors, hosts Marianne Sciucco and Christy Byrne Yates welcome filmmaker...
Senior Living Made S.I.M.P.L.E. Expert Tips for Navigating Dementia, Memory Care & Caregiver Guilt with Shari Ross
In this episode, host Marianne Sciucco and acquisitions editor Sheila Luna sit down with Shari Ross, a senior healthcare professional and author of “S...
No Country for Old People: Filmmaking for Change in Nursing Homes with Susie Singer Carter
Celebrate a decade of AlzAuthors with this replay of a film discussion from our first film festival! Marianne Sciucco and the AlzAuthors community gat...
Planet Alzheimer’s: Film, Poetry, and the Human Spirit with Mary Crescenzo
Welcome to a special episode of the AlzAuthors podcast, part of our first-ever Film Festival! Celebrating our 10th anniversary, host Marianne Sciucco...
The Unexpected Caregivers: Three Sons Reflect on Caring for Mothers With Dementia
In a conversation that challenges stereotypes and brings to light the unexpected realities of caregiving, this episode reveals the experiences of thre...
Shining a Light on Alzheimer's and Dementia: The AlzAuthors Film Festival
Join AlzAuthors Film Fest 2025 – Celebrating 10 Years of Dementia & Alzheimer’s Awareness
Experience powerful films on dementia, Alzheimer’s, an...
Unbreakable Bonds: Jennifer Sullivan on Healing, Hope, and Hard Choices Through Dementia Care
Caregiving isn’t always a storybook journey, especially when family ties are already frayed. In this candid, emotionally charged episode, Jennifer Sul...
Exposing the Truth About Nursing Homes: Susie Singer Carter on Chemical Restraints, Alzheimer’s Care, and the Docuseries ‘No Country for Old People’"
In this eye-opening episode, Christy and Marianne welcome back the formidable advocate, filmmaker, and podcast host Susie Singer Carter. Known for her...
Caregiving Connections: Advocacy, Action & the Power of Support with Lance Slatton
In this powerful episode, Marianne Sciucco welcomes back friend of the podcast Lance A. Slatton, owner/operator of Enriched Life Home Care Services in...
Alzheimer's Daughter: Love Letters, Diagnosis, and a Caregiver's Journey with Jean Lee
In this heartwarming episode, Jean Lee, AlzAuthors founder and author of Alzheimer’s Daughter, joins us to discuss her personal journey of caring for...
Moments That Matter: Poetry and Presence in Alzheimer’s Care with Marjorie Maddox
Poet Marjorie Maddox and acquisitions editor Sheila Luna join host Marianne Sciucco to discuss the healing power of poetry, the realities of long-dist...
Moments That Matter: Poetry and Presence in Alzheimer’s Care with Marjorie Maddox
Poet Marjorie Maddox and acquisitions editor Sheila Luna join host Marianne Sciucco to discuss the healing power of poetry, the realities of long-dist...
Living Well with Early-Onset Alzheimer's: Peter's 10-Year Journey
This podcast brought together two remarkable friends—Peter Berry and Deb Bunt—for a conversation that was as inspiring as it was deeply honest. Hosted...
The Caregiver’s Spin Cycle: Lessons, Laughter, and Life with Alfredo Botello
In this engaging episode, hosts Marianne Sciucco and Christy Byrne Yates are joined by fiction writer and caregiver,Alfredo Botello, and AlzAuthors’ a...
Exploring Family, Love, and Alzheimer’s Through Fiction with Author Marita Golden
Welcome to a powerful episode of the AlzAuthors Podcast featuring acclaimed author Marita Golden and her novel, The Wide Circumference of Love, as par...
Supporting Children Through a Grandparent’s Alzheimer’s Journey with Carol Steinberg
In this episode we're sharing the highlights from our recent interview with Carol Steinberg, whose children’s book, Come Grandpa Meow, Let’s Fly, adds...
When Dementia Tests the Bonds of Marriage with Debra Tann, Ed.D
Do you want to gain a deeper understanding of the impact of dementia on marriages? If you’re seeking practical guidance and emotional resilience in th...
A Son's Journey: Love, Humor, and Learning to Let Go of Logic with David Bredbenner
David Bredbenner, author of "Going Home: A Journey with Dementia," shares his profound experience caring for his mother through her journey with demen...
Lewy Body Dementia: A Complex Illness Unravels Deep Family Bonds with Susan Landeis
Do you want to experience the healing power of family relationships and find hope and peace amidst the challenges of caregiving? In this episode we di...
The Long Haul: The Impact of Long-Term Dementia Caregiving
This episode is our contribution to Podcasthon, a global collaboration of podcasters to raise awareness of their favorite charities. Our favorite char...
The Art of Alzheimer’s: Finding Hope, Laughter, and Love with Marilyn Raichle
Have you been told to walk away from loved ones with Alzheimer's, assuming there's nothing left to connect with? The pain of feeling disconnected and...
The Art of Connection: How Creativity Transforms Dementia Care with Mary Crescenzo
Connection is key in dementia care. Discover the transformative power of arts engagement for people living with dementia in this inspiring conversatio...
Creating a Relationship Contract for the Dementia Journey with Debra Hallisey
Have you ever considered creating a “contract” with yourself as a caregiver—one that clearly defines what you can and cannot do? Debra Hallisey, careg...
Dual Diagnosis: When Both Parents Have Dementia at the Same Time
We’re excited to share a powerful new episode: "Dual Diagnosis: When Both Parents Have Dementia at the Same Time,” a replay of a live panel discussion...
Supporting Caregivers Through Uncertainty: A Clinical Psychologist's Journey
Allison Applebaum, PhD, is a clinical psychologist with 15 years of experience in psycho-oncology and a pioneer in caregiver support services. She dis...
Sisterly Shove: Navigating Family Conflicts in Dementia Care with Malia Kline
Family caregiving is a profound and complex journey, particularly when faced with dementia or terminal illnesses. In this podcast episode, a replay of...
Caring for My American Dad in Peru: An Alzheimer's Caregiving Odyssey
Barbara Drake-Vera’s caregiving journey in Peru, caring for her American father with Alzheimer's, is a unique and eye-opening story that sheds light o...
Navigating the Challenges of Mom’s Dementia: A Daughter's Story
In this replay of an Aging & Amazing Book Club discussion, we engage in a deep and emotional conversation with Carolyn Birrell, discussing her persona...
Physician Turned Caregiver Shares Her Uplifting Alzheimer's Journey
Unexpectedly, a physician's journey of caring for her father with Alzheimer's disease leads to groundbreaking insights. From reversing cognitive decli...
Navigating Dementia with Faith, Forgiveness, and Freedom with Dorothy Horne
Have you heard these myths about faith's role in caregiving?
Let's unravel them with our guest Dorothy Horne in this replay of Books & Chit Chat...
Caring for a Wife with Alzheimer's or Dementia
Caring for a spouse with dementia is a deeply challenging and emotional journey. In this episode, hosts Marianne Sciucco and Christy Byrne Yates bring...
Butterflies and Breast Cancer Amid Dementia Caregiving with Allene Symons
Marianne and Christy engage in a heartfelt conversation with Allene Symons, devoted caregiver to her late husband Allen, who battled Lewy Body dementi...
Christy Byrne Yates on Raising Kids While Caring for Parents with Dementia
One parent with dementia is challenging enough, but when you have TWO parents with dementia while raising young children it’s easy to fall into despai...
A Pot of Sauce, A Pinch of Love: Cooking Through the Challenges of Dementia with Jeanette Fazzari Jones
In this heartfelt episode of AlzAuthors, we dive into the emotional and practical aspects of caring for loved ones with dementia, with a special focus...
Exploring Alzheimer's Through Fiction: Marianne Sciucco's Journey
Christy Byrne Yates moderates an Aging & Amazing book club discussion with co-host Marianne Sciucco on the value of fiction in dementia caregiving.
Not About Us Without Us: Empowering Voices in the Dementia Conversation with Gina Awad
Welcome to the AlzAuthors podcast, where we explore the power of collaboration and unity within the dementia community. In this episode, we're joined...
Launching "Poetry for the Dementia Journey": An AlzAuthors Anthology
In this podcast, host Marianne Sciucco is joined by an ensemble of talented poets to officially launch our anthology, Poetry for the Dementia Journey....
Two Diagnoses, One Love Story: Dissociative Identity Disorder & Alzheimer’s
How would you navigate the complication of having your spouse display Dissociative Identity Disorder - previously called Multiple Personality Disorder...
Life After Loss: Sue Fagalde Lick's Journey After Caregiving
Welcome back to the podcast where we share the powerful stories of those who have been impacted by Alzheimer's and dementia. In this episode, Christy...
Empowering LGBTQ+ Caregivers: Stories of Love, Loss, and Triumph
This podcast is a replay of our recent panel discussion on LGBTQ+ caregiver concerns, hosted by Sue Evans of Kensington Senior Living and AlzAuthors....