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Hello Alzheimer's host Karla Hult talks again with Kelly Grosklags, international speaker, therapist and author. This time, Kelly answers YOUR grief-related questions related to the Alzheimer's and other dementia journey.

As a reminder: Kelly brings compassion, empathy and education to every conversation about grief, by drawing upon her own profound loss as a child and decades of walking alongside families and individuals experienc...

Hello Alzheimer's host Karla Hult talks with Kelly Grosklags, international speaker, therapist and author.

Kelly brings compassion, empathy and education to every conversation about grief, by drawing upon her own profound loss as a child and decades of walking alongside families and individuals experiencing their own grief. She's a Board-Certified Diplomat in Clinical Social Work, holds fellowships and has published podcasts, blogs...

Hello Alzheimer's host Karla Hult talks with Kanada Yazbek, the 2024 Alzheimer's Impact Movement Advocate of the Year.

Kanada's courage knows no bounds: She fights for her extended Alzheimer's and other dementia family, for families like hers and even, for herself. At only age 41, doctors diagnosed Kanada with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). Now 50, Kanada believes she's the 7th person in her family to live with Early-Onset Alzhei...

Hello Alzheimer’s host Karla Hult talks with Dr. Alicia Algeciras-Schimnich, Professor of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic, about all those new Alzheimer’s blood tests.

Dr. Algeciras-Schimnich addresses every aspect of this exciting new diagnostic tool: From how the blood tests work, to who should be tested, to why the blood tests may also play a critical role in developing more Alzheimer’s treatments.

Honestly, if ...

Hello Alzheimer's host Karla Hult talks with Dr. Robyn Birkeland, a study interventionist and coach at the University of Minnesota's Families and Long-Term Care Projects team.

The conversation covers the spectrum of what happens to nearly all families during the dementia journey: From contending with communication challenges, to navigating local versus out-of-town logistics, to dealing with a history of complicated family dynamics....

Hello Alzheimer's host, Karla Hult, talks with Maren Levad, the Dementia Friendly Initiatives Program Manager at Trellis, the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging.

Maren shares about an amazing new Dementia Friends program -- one that helps younger children (kindergarten through 2nd grade) learn more about how to cope and even help during the dementia marathon. And they do so by modifying the curriculum of the proven Demen...

Hello Alzheimer’s host Karla Hult talks with Stephen Shuman, DDS, MS, Professor and Director of the Division of Hospital and Special Care Dentistry and the Oral Health Services for Older Adults Program at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. The two discuss a new, online training course that represents a milestone in overall care for those living with dementia: Creating a Dementia-Friendly Dental Practice: An In-depth T...

Hello Alzheimer’s host Karla Hult talks with Andrea Leap, a “Music for Life” teacher at MacPhail Center for Music and Ann Schrempp, the Dimensions Program Coordinator at Ebenezer Foundation (which runs communities for aging adults in several states).

The trio discuss how a partnership between MacPhail and Ebenezer represents a musical mission. More specifically, Ann and Andrea share about the emotional, practical and, yes, cognitiv...

Hello Alzheimer's host Karla Hult talks with Elder Law Attorney Mary Frances Price, a founding member of Bravura Group. Together, the two tackle all those daunting legal and financial questions, documents and overall next steps families and individuals want to address when they believe their Alzheimer's or other dementia journey has begun.

You can learn more about the documents and recommended "next steps" at this Alzheimers.gov we...

Just in time for any spring break travel... Hello Alzheimer's host Karla Hult talks with Sara Barsel, founder of the Dementia-Friendly Airports Working Group. The group is committed to uplifting – pun intended – the airplane travel experience for everyone affected by any form of dementia. Truly, their mission is a profound one, given the inherent challenges of navigating airports and the flying experience, especially when we -- or ...

Bringing back the incomparable... Trish Cook.

Hello Alzheimer's host Karla Hult talks with Trish Cook. According to her website, Trish is an "Anishinaabe Comedic Raconteur." But her brilliance doesn't stop at the stage. Trish brings her talents, kindness and wisdom to her many professional and personal roles -- including her cherished role of daughter. 

In this captivating conversation -- that yes, may make you both laugh and cry -...

Watch film + listen to this conversation = Greater appreciation for "How to Care."

Hello Alzheimer's host, Karla Hult, talks with Brennan Vance, filmmaker and force behind the phenomenal new documentary, How to Care. The 22-minute, 26-second film covers the most critical details related to caregiving: The selfless people who courageously sign up to care; the beautiful people who meet them in this care partnership; and the caregivin...

Because some conversations simply need to be heard again...

Hello Alzheimer's host Karla Hult talks with Dr. Ron Petersen, the world-renowned neurologist and director of both the Mayo Clinic Alzheimer's Disease Research Center and the Mayo Clinic Study of Aging. And while ANY conversation with "Dr. Ron" is rewarding, this one covers a new tool that can estimate a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease years before symptoms...

Yes, another encore. Because yes, some voices we simply need to hear again. We'll be back soon with that promised new episode, friends. But in the meantime we PROMISE Tia's advice is worth a second (and definitely a first!) listen... 

Hello Alzheimer's host Karla Hult talks with Tia Delaney-Stewart, MSN-Ed,  RN, PHN, CCM. Tia holds many titles, including: 

• Executive Director, Eyes of Love Nursing: Health Committee Chair, Natio...

It has been a heartbreaking and exhausting week in our greater community. And for that reason, our Hello Alzheimer's team has decided to share again this poignant conversation. If you missed it the first time, please enjoy this episode or another one you may have missed... We'll be back with a new Hello Alzheimer's episode next week. Sending you all hugs, hope and light.

Hello Alzheimer's host Karla Hult talks with Jay Haapala, the...

Hello Alzheimer's host Karla Hult talks with Cathy McLeer, the State Director of AARP Minnesota. The two discuss all the details related to the state's new Paid Family and Medical Leave program, which offers caregivers (and others) an opportunity to care for themselves and their loved ones without losing their job.

Importantly, Cathy shares her expertise from the profound dual perspectives of an AARP leader and daughter, who's walk...

Hello Alzheimer's host, Karla Hult, brings back dear friend and wonderful author, Myrna Marofsky, to talk about what families will want to know if they've left the holiday season with a realization: Their dementia marathon has begun.

Together, Karla and Myrna reflect -- in a natural "stream of consciousness" style -- on their own dementia marathons and the lessons they learned along the way: Myrna, as the life partner turned primar...

Hello Alzheimer's host Karla Hult talks with Jay Haapala, the Associate State Director, Community Engagement, at AARP Minnesota. Jay's leadership role includes a LOT of outreach related to fraud and scams and how to protect ourselves or our loved ones from falling into a fraudster's trap (while also preserving our overall safety, dignity and independence). 

Lest you think this conversation isn't for you, consider how easy it is for...

Happy New Year! Please enjoy this special -- honestly, perfect for the new year -- encore conversation.

Hello Alzheimer's host Karla Hult talks with Joan Palmquist about the practical and personal benefits of decluttering and downsizing during the dementia journey.

Joan's a retired marketing researcher who studied both journalism and law. And while that's impressive, Joan's current LinkedIn profile describes her most brilliant and ...