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Caregiver Storyteller - About Alzheimer's and Dementia CaregivingLove, Loss, and Lewy Body Dementia: Mary Lou Falcone’s Journey of Care and ResilienceJoin our host Dr. Anne Kenny, in this episode of the Caregiver Storyteller Podcast, internationally renowned classical music publicist and strategist, Mary Lou Falcone, opens her heart to share intimate stories from her memoir, I Didn’t See It Coming. With profound love and vulnerability, Mary Lou reflects on her journey alongside her husband, artist Nicky Zann, as they faced the challenges of Lewy Body Dementia together. Through her raw and honest storytelling, she offers listeners not only powerful strategies for caregiving but also a message of hope, resilience, and the deep, enduring love that carried them through. Whether yo...2024-09-0938 min
Caregiver Storyteller - About Alzheimer's and Dementia CaregivingDr. Torres: Latino Voices, Caring for Alzheimer'sImagine navigating the challenges of Alzheimer's within your own family—feeling lost, overwhelmed, and unsure where to turn. In the inaugural Spanish-language episode of the Caregiver Storyteller podcast, hosted by Perla Tamez Casasnovas, we bring you the powerful story of Dr. Anderson Torres, President and CEO of R.A.I.N. TOTAL CARE, Inc. As a proud Puerto Rican Latino from the Bronx, Dr. Torres knows these struggles all too well. In this deeply personal conversation, he shares not just the facts, but the raw, emotional reality of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's. With wisdom born from ex...2024-08-1824 min
Caregiver Storyteller - About Alzheimer's and Dementia CaregivingDr. Shaw "A Beautiful Love Story" | Season 2: Episode 1 with Anne Kenny, MDDr. Shaw noted the loss of affection in a relationship in which ‘the luster had not worn off in 30 years of marriage’. When his wife Rebecca said that she could not remember anything from an article she had read three times, piecing this with the loss of affection. Dr Shaw knew that their journey with dementia had begun. He pivoted from radiation oncology to mental health counselor specializing in grief and developed a memory counseling program while he partnered in the care of his wife. Learn more from his fascinating story and adopting changes into their life to nurture his re...2024-08-1648 min
Raise the LineBringing Innovation and Hope to Alzheimer's and Dementia Care: Eleonora Tornatore-Mikesh, Stephani Shivers and Dr. Anne Kenney of CaringKindPromising research, a growing respect for the patient voice and innovative ways of using technology to support patients might be adding up to a new reality of Alzheimer’s and other dementias being experienced as chronic diseases like some cancers are now considered to be. We’re going to learn about that trend and other positive developments in the space on this special episode of Raise the Line with the leaders of CaringKind - one of the nation’s premier organizations focused on Alzheimer’s and dementia caregiving - who took time out from preparing for its annual gala on June 3...2024-05-0844 min
The Janice Dean PodcastLessons Learned From An Alzheimer's CaregiverOn this episode, Janice sits down with Venture Capital Pioneer and Founder of Apax, Greycroft, and PrimetimePartners, Alan Patricof for a conversation about his work with New York City’s leading expert on Alzheimer’s and dementia caregiving, CaringKind.Alan details his wife’s 12-year battle with Alzheimer's, revealing how he took care of himself and found support within the caregiver community. He explains how his new book, No Red Lights serves as a guide to help readers chase all of life's opportunities and shares his unwavering dedication to leading a life well-lived, in memory of hi...2023-03-2752 min
DIG LIFE DEEP!Wall Street's renowned ALAN PATRICOF shares his personal story on loss of his wife, SUSAN PATRICOF from ALZHEIMERS. CaringKind CEO, ELEONORA TORNATORE, updates on the support group's mission.CaringKind, New York City’s leading expert on Alzheimer’s and dementia caregiving hosts their 34th annual CaringKind Alzheimer’s walk on September 25h at the Coney Island Boardwalk and on October 23th at Central Park’s Naumburg Bandshell. The purpose of the Walk is to raise awareness around the importance of caregiving support and to raise funds for the myriad programs offered through CaringKind to support caregivers and their families. This year, the event honors prominent philanthropist, Susan Patricof, who passed in January of 2021 after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease 12 years ago. The wife of renowned Alan Patricof...2022-09-1139 min
Raise the LineA Patient Perspective on Degenerative Brain Disease - Leonard Marshall, Former NFL Great and Dementia AdvocateIt was a decade after NY Giants great and Super Bowl champion Leonard Marshall retired when he first started to notice cognitive issues and a concerning change in attitude. Five years, many doctor visits and countless hours of research later, the two-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman received a diagnosis of CTE, or chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a degenerative brain disease that’s common in former NFL players. He estimates taking over 30,000 blows to the head in his entire college and pro football career, which included 12 years in the NFL. “I knew what I signed up for when I started to play pr...2022-09-0123 min
MAKING SPACE FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH DEMENTIA || CHRIS BRAVO🎙 Join us for an engaging conversation with our good friend, Chris Bravo, a filmmaker, artist, and activist based in Brooklyn, NY. His current projects focus on building connections and engagement with the community of people living with dementia. He came to this work primarily through his experience as a care partner with his Mom, who lived with vascular dementia before she passed in 2021. He is a community member and volunteer with the Dementia Action Alliance USA and a Mentor Advocate Peer with CaringKind - The Heart of Alzheimer's Caregiving.He is currently developing a movement-based creative eng...2022-08-271h 02
MedicAlert FoundationMedicAlert Healthy Hour: Dementia Diagnosis - Now What?Our LIVEHealthy Hour was an incredible success and we’re so grateful to our partners at CaringKind for their time and expertise.
During the LIVE Healthy Hour, Adina Segal and Elizabeth Bravo Santiago of CaringKind shared valuable resources and knowledge for those facing a dementia diagnosis:
· CaringKind Alzheimer Fact Sheet and information
· CaringKind program and services
· Elder Care service locator
· Resource guides for family caregiving 2021-04-221h 11
Caregiver Storyteller - About Alzheimer's and Dementia CaregivingAlzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiving: The New NormalJordana's mother began showing signs of dementia relatively early. Luckily, her father was newly retired and was able to pretty quickly shift into the role of primary caregiver.2019-06-1027 minCaregiver Storyteller - About Alzheimer's and Dementia CaregivingAlzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiving: On your ownIt was only when Ralph was diagnosed with Alzheimer's did Annette see the signs retroactively. With no one else to help, and a medical system that didn't seem to care, Annette took on the challenge of caring for Ralph until the end of his life.2019-03-1329 minCaregiver Storyteller - About Alzheimer's and Dementia CaregivingAlzheimer's and Dementia Caregiving – Red Hot MamaEllen Ratner inherited a love of music from her mother who loved to sing. Ethel had three loves: her husband, music, and her daughter, Ellen, whom Ethel referred to as 'my life.'2019-01-2834 minCaregiver Storyteller - About Alzheimer's and Dementia CaregivingAlzheimer's & Dementia Caregiving: An Embattled SonSteve Zellner is an only child who became the primary caregiver for his mother, Sylvia, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in her 80s.2018-12-0728 minCaregiver Storyteller - About Alzheimer's and Dementia CaregivingAlzheimer's & Dementia Caregiving: Room for GraceDaniel Kenner is an actor based in New York City. As his father Buddy faced dementia and his mother Maureen battled cancer, Daniel served as one of many caregivers.2018-10-2944 minCaregiver Storyteller - About Alzheimer's and Dementia CaregivingAlzheimer's & Dementia Caregiving: Locked Out of CaregivingSue Funke is the youngest of several children and the one who lived closest to her mother during her mother's diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease.2018-10-1548 minCaregiver Storyteller - About Alzheimer's and Dementia CaregivingAlzheimer's & Dementia Caregiving: You MatterNancy Hendley is a Dementia Care Trainer at CaringKind. Nancy shares some of her favorite stories from her life's work.2018-07-1842 minCaregiver Storyteller - About Alzheimer's and Dementia CaregivingAlzheimer's & Dementia Caregiving: One Couple, Three CitiesAlzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiving: One Couple, Three Cities2018-07-0543 minCaregiver Storyteller - About Alzheimer's and Dementia CaregivingAlzheimer's & Dementia Caregiving: Food As MedicineAlzheimer's & Dementia Caregiving: Food As Medicine2018-06-1858 minCaregiver Storyteller - About Alzheimer's and Dementia CaregivingAlzheimer's & Dementia Caregiving: If I Had Only KnownAlzheimer's & Dementia Caregiving: If I Had Only Known2018-05-1633 minCaregiver Storyteller - About Alzheimer's and Dementia CaregivingAlzheimer's & Dementia Caregiving: A Mother with Mixed DementiaAlzheimer's & Dementia Caregiving: A Mother with Mixed Dementia2018-05-0232 minCaregiver Storyteller - About Alzheimer's and Dementia CaregivingAlzheimer's & Dementia Caregiving: Why Comfort Matters for People with Alzheimer's and DementiaAlzheimer's & Dementia Caregiving: Why Comfort Matters for People with Alzheimer's and Dementia2018-04-1655 minCaregiver Storyteller - About Alzheimer's and Dementia CaregivingAlzheimer's & Dementia Caregiving: When a Doctor has Alzheimer's DiseaseAlzheimer's & Dementia Caregiving: When a Doctor has Alzheimer's Disease2018-04-0148 minCaregiver Storyteller - About Alzheimer's and Dementia CaregivingAlzheimer's & Dementia Caregiving: Alzheimer's & Dementia: Long Distance CaregivingAlzheimer's & Dementia Caregiving: Long Distance Caregiving2018-03-1439 minCaregiver Storyteller - About Alzheimer's and Dementia CaregivingAlzheimer's & Dementia Caregiving: A Partner's LegacyAlzheimer's & Dementia Caregiving: A Partner's Legacy2018-02-2731 minCaregiver Storyteller - About Alzheimer's and Dementia CaregivingAlzheimer's & Dementia Caregiving: Dad had Alzheimer's, Mom had DementiaAlzheimer's & Dementia Caregiving: Dad had Alzheimer's, Mom had Dementia2018-02-1442 minCaregiver Storyteller - About Alzheimer's and Dementia CaregivingAlzheimer's & Dementia Caregiving: The Only ChildAlzheimer's Caregiving When You're The Only Child: Keith Amparado.2018-01-3141 min