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 We discuss Taylor Swift's upcoming appearance on the New Heights podcast.  You're Welcome!

 Explore fascinating research on lithium and its potential benefits for Alzheimer's.

 Navigate the complexities of Filial Responsibility Laws. 

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 Joanna talks with Susanne White, the Caregiver Warrior, about her personal journey as a caregiver and the lessons learned along the way. They discuss the importance of self-care for caregivers, coping strategies, and the emotional toll of caregiving. Suzanne shares insights on building relationships with loved ones, understanding parental resistance to help, and the significance of community support. The conversation...

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This Week!  Joanna is back behind the wheel of the big bus!

Navigating Health Insurance 

Mind-Bending Medical Advances: Dogs Detecting Parkinson's 

"Walk With Me " Upcoming documentary about navigating early onset Alzheimer's 

Some favorite things this week are 

The Hunting Wives & Happy Gilmore 2

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Sue is back from hiking in Montana with BEARS!

Joanna masters cooking rice.  

Are weight loss / diabetes medications reducing your risk of Dementia?

Listen to WUWG segment to see what Gaga is getting up to this week.

Some favorite things are  docs My Mom Jayne (hbo), & Amy Bradley is Missing (netflix ),  and Stick on appleTV

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Meet author Sandy Moss Moder!  This conversation delves into the deeply personal journey of caregiving for a loved one with frontotemporal degeneration (FTD).   Sandy wrote a stunning memoir,  If I Have One More Brain Thing..., chronicling her experiences, the emotional and physical challenges she faced, and the importance of self-advocacy and support systems. 

Our discussion highlights the complexities of  loss, finan...

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Fun Episode with lots of updates on our Favorite Gaga!  Her personality and musical talents are shining!

We highlight Lauren and Seth Rogan's collab with Caring Across Generations. We need to understand the  potential cuts to Medicaid and call our legislation and try to prevent.   

 Fave Things This Week!

Joanna throws herself into learning history and we both love the Call Her Alex documentary on Hulu!

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This week we welcome Karen Klassen to the pod.  Karen shares her experiences from her time in the corporate world , caregiving for her parents,  and   starting her multiple businesses.  She reminded us that caregiving, while challenging, is also a powerful teacher. There’s so much purpose and possibility.  To learn more about Karen's work or to connect with her coaching programs visit her on instagram @recipesfor...

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Joanna is back from her big girl work trip to Greece!  Yay!  

This Week

 *A new blood test for diagnosing Alzheimer's, emphasizing the importance of early detection. 

*Rosemary and it's brain benefits!

*The Handmaid's Tale finale,  Sirens,  The Better Sister, and Pee Wee As Himself are some of our favorite watches this week.

*Taylor buys her Master's back!!!!!!!

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 This week we reflect on the complexities of Mother's Day, sharing personal stories of loss and remembrance,  discussing the emotional challenges faced by those who have lost their mothers or have complicated relationships with them. The conversation shifts to recent developments in Alzheimer's drug research, highlighting the potential benefits of a new experimental drug.

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This Week - Joanna & Sue saw Kendrick & SZA :)

We discuss an episode of The Telepathy Tapes where a man begins telepathically communicating with his nonverbal wife w/ Alzheimer's.

Check out the documentary Taking Care by Lauren Miller Rogen and Seth Rogen. We learn how caring for Lauren's mom with early Alzheimer's has inspired Lauren and Seth to start Hilarity For Charity . The film hopes to enco...

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This week we share recent experiences with Easter celebrations, family traditions, and the challenges of caregiving, particularly in relation to Alzheimer's. 

We answer listeners questions about holidays and Assisted Living,  Adult Day Care,  and when your loved one loses their filter.

Keep the Questions Coming!  

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In this episode, Joanna, Sue, and guest Rory Payne discuss the complexities of Medicare and insurance, focusing on the different parts of Medicare, the costs associated with it, and the importance of long-term care and final expense insurance. 

Rory explains the differences between Medicare supplements and Advantage plans, the significance of timing when purchasing insurance, and how family history can impact insurance...

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This week's Takeaways...

Don't make hair decisions when you have PMS.   

Herpes, Antiviral Meds, and Alzheimer's.  Read about this study at cle.clinic/ALZstudy

When Gaga mentions she misses driving, Joanna takes her to the grocery store to drive a scooter cart.  She was a pro! 

We also chat Severance, The Pitt, and White Lotus!  

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In this episode, Joanna and Sue interview Emma Lewis and Morgan McCrea, first-year PhD students in the Developmental and Regenerative Sciences program at UTSA. They discuss their research in neuroscience, particularly focusing on Alzheimer's disease, and share their personal motivations for pursuing this field. The conversation covers the challenges of funding in research, innovative techniques being used in stud...

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Do women's brains hold the key to Alzheimers?

Can eating 2 eggs a day reduce Alzheimer's risk?  

We're sharing everything we learned this week re: this research.

Also chat about the passing of Gene Hackman,  Medicare Questions, and the delightful escape show

With Love, Meghan  w/ Meghan Duchess of Sussex!

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This week we recap the Oscars,

Get an update on our amazing Gaga,

 and chat about the potential  link between Oral hygiene and Alzheimer's disease.

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Sometimes you gotta lie, fib, and fabricate a story to break news to your loved one.  The term "Compassionate Deception "sounds so much nicer.

We discuss creative approach to breaking difficult news and share how one family used celebrity Cameo messages to tell their dad he was being move into Assisted  Living.  

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This week Joanna and Sue welcome Sue's brother Tom to the podcast!   Janet would have been 91 today so we wanted to celebrate her and share some memories! 

Tom & Sue reflect on their mother's life, her influence as a single parent, and the challenges they faced as a family. They discuss the signs of Alzheimer's, share cherished childhood memories, and explore the dynamics of their upbringing, emphasi...

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In this episode, hosts Sue and Joanna discuss the significance of family letters, and the importance of documenting memories. They read touching letters from GAGA, reflecting on family history and the emotional connections that come with it. The conversation also explores tools for preserving memories and the value of storytelling in maintaining family legacies.

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