Living Our Best With Memory Loss

In this episode of Living Our Best with Memory Loss, we sit down with special guests Chris and Dr. Debra Tann. They share their personal journey of navigating life after a diagnosis and discuss why community involvement is so critical for the future.​A major theme of today’s talk is Chris’s insight on the path forward: "It’s going to take us to find a cure." Chris and Dr. Debra Tann discuss the vital role of clinical trials and why...

How do you find joy and purpose after a diagnosis?In Part 2 of our deep dive with world-renowned dementia expert Teepa Snow, our hosts Bob, Denis, and SuAnne continue their conversation about the realities of living with memory loss. While Part 1 focused on the mechanics of the brain, Part 2 explores the heart: how to navigate relationships, how to advocate for yourself, and how to continue "Living Our Best" despite the c...

Are you worried that your forgetfulness—or a loved one's—might be more than just a "senior moment"? Join us for a powerful conversation with world-renowned Dementia expert Teepa Snow.

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In Part 1 of this special two-part series, the hosts of Living Our Best with Memory Loss (who are living with their own diagnoses) sit down with Teepa Snow to discuss the shift from fear to empowerment. Teepa explai...

STAR Program Website: www.rideatstar.orgDiscover how therapeutic approaches and intentional support can transform the journey of people living with memory loss. In this episode of Living Our Best with Memory Loss, we sit down with Emily Justus and Angela Bartlett from the Shangri-la Therapeutic Academy of Riding (STAR) to discuss the life-changing impact of their programs and the Reflections course.Join hosts Bob, Denis, and Lori a...

Welcome to Season 4, Episode 5 of "Living Our Best with Memory Loss."In the conclusion of our two-part series with the incredible Dr. Monica Crane, we look toward the horizon of brain health. This episode moves from day-to-day management into the exciting (and sometimes overwhelming) world of clinical trials, research, and long-term planning.Dr. Crane joins our hosts—Bob, Denis, and SuAnne—to answer the big questions: Are...

Welcome to Season 4, Episode 4 of "Living Our Best with Memory Loss."In the first of this special two-part series, we are joined by the renowned Dr. Monica Crane, a specialist in aging and dementia. This episode offers a unique bridge between clinical expertise and the lived reality of those navigating a memory loss diagnosis.Dr. Crane joins our hosts—Bob, Denis, and SuAnne (who are all living with cognitive decline)—to d...

https://elaineeshbaugh.org/In this episode of Living Our Best with Memory Loss, hosts Bob, Denis, and SuAnne—who are all living with a memory loss diagnosis—sit down with Dr. Elaine Eshbaugh, Professor of Gerontology and Family Studies.Dr. Elaine Eshbaugh, founder and director of the UNI Dementia Simulation House, joins the Living Our Best with Memory Loss podcast to discuss why people living with cognitive changes are the true exp...

What if the root cause of your brain fog, fatigue, or memory issues isn't what you think? In Part 2 of our conversation with Chiropractic Functional Neurologist Dr. Ryan Worley, we dive deeper into the hidden causes of cognitive decline—including how a concussion from decades ago could still be affecting your brain's "highway" today.In this episode, Dr. Ryan explains why standard MRI and CT scans often come back &...

Welcome to the Season 4 premiere of Living Our Best With Memory Loss! In this episode, hosts Bob, Denis, and SuAnne sit down with Dr. Ryan Worley, a Chiropractic Functional Neurologist and the founder of NeuroBalance Solutions. www.neurobalancesolutions.comAfter suffering from multiple concussions and a traumatic event that triggered severe anxiety and depression, Dr. Ryan found that traditional therapies only provided temporary re...

Welcome to the Season 3 Finale of Living Our Best with Memory Loss! In this special episode, our hosts Bob, Denis, and SuAnne—who are all living with a memory loss diagnosis—are joined by renowned Alzheimer's researcher, Dr. Gregory Jicha.

Dr. Jicha offers a powerful and hopeful look at the latest breakthroughs in Alzheimer's prevention and treatment, including the new FDA-approved drugs Leqembi and Kisunla, which are ch...

Welcome to Living Our Best with Memory Loss, Season 3, Episode 9! In this episode, our hosts Bob, Denis, and SuAnne (all living with a memory loss diagnosis) are joined by special guest Dr. Gregory Jicha, a leading researcher in Alzheimer's and related cognitive diseases, a professor of neurology at the UK College of Medicine, and a senior investigator at the Sanders Brown Center on Aging.

Today, we dive deep into the crucial co...

Welcome to Season 3, Episode 8 of "Living Our Best with Memory Loss"! In this powerful episode, our hosts Bob, Lori, Denis, and SuAnne are joined by special guest Sallie Gentry, a licensed clinical social worker based in Knoxville, Tennessee.Sallie shares her deep passion for supporting caregivers and individuals navigating cognitive disorders, drawing from her personal experiences. This conversation dives into crucial to...

Welcome back to "Living Our Best with Memory Loss"! This is Season 3, Episode 7, and the second part of our conversation with Mike Zundell. Hosts Lori, Bob, and Denis speak with Mike, founder of NotDemented.com, who dives deep into his mission to eliminate the word "dementia" from our vocabulary due to its profound stigma and negative impact. Don't forget to like this video and subscribe to our channel for m...

Welcome to Season 3, Episode 6 of "Living Our Best with Memory Loss"! In the first part of a powerful two-episode special, hosts Lori, Bob, and Denis are joined by the inspiring Mike Zuendel.

Mike shares his deeply personal and proactive journey with memory loss. He opens up about his family's history with Alzheimer's and his own genetic predisposition, carrying both APOE4 genes. Discover his "moment of tr...

Welcome to Season 3, Episode 5 of "Living Our Best with Memory Loss"! In this powerful episode, hosts Bob, Lori, Denis, and SuAnne are joined by the inspiring Sam and Susan Simon.

Sam and Susan share their remarkable journey, beginning with Susan's breast cancer diagnosis in 2000. Sam, her caregiver, channeled his experiences into a one-man show, navigating the emotional complexities of her illness. Defying initial prognoses, Susan ...

What if redesigning the world around you could lead to a more purposeful and fulfilling life with memory loss? In this powerful episode, hosts Bob, Lori, Denis, and SuAnne sit down with Katie Norris, an expert in applying the Montessori method to memory care, to explore this idea.Katie explains how the Montessori philosophy—originally developed for children—provides a framework for respecting the individual, fostering independence,...

In this moving episode, we are joined by Sarah Dickson of the Alzheimer's Association, Tennessee Chapter, and Donna Barber, a dedicated volunteer whose husband, Larry, is living with Alzheimer's.

Donna shares her personal journey with immense transparency—from the first signs of memory loss and receiving the diagnosis, to the daily emotional challenges and the profound shift in her role from a wife to a full-time caregiver. ...

Find the book here: https://a.co/d/24OFEvNWelcome back to the Living Our Best With Memory Loss podcast! This is Season 3, Episode 2. We are continuing our discussion with Dr. Brent Forester and Thomas Harrison on navigating the complexities of memory loss and cognitive challenges. In this continuation of our conversation, hosts Lori, Bob (living with MCI due to Vascular Disease), Denis (living with Early Onset Alzheimer's), and...

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Welcome to Season 3, Episode 1 of the Living Our Best With Memory Loss podcast! In this first of a two-part series, we explore why treating significant memory loss or cognitive challenges with the seriousness of a disease is vital for both individuals and their families. Hosts Lori, Bob (living with MCI due to Vascular Disease), Denis (living with Early Onset Alzheimer's), and SuAnne (l...