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Living With Alzheimer'sA New Approach to Dementia - Research Insights to Develop Individualized Care StrategiesIn this episode on the Living with Alzheimer's podcast, Christoph interviews Andrea Tales, Professor of Dementia Research at Swansea University in Wales of the United Kingdom.They discuss the book A New Approach to Dementia: Examining Sensory and Perceptual Impairment, written by Andrea and fellow researchers Jan Kremláček and Emma Richards.The book focuses on the shifting perceptions with vision, smell, taste, and hearing that can accompany changes in the brain related to dementia. Andrea explains that sensory changes, such as hearing loss, can help early recognition of dementia. She goes on to...
2025-10-2358 minLiving With Alzheimer'sMy Two Elaines: A resource for healthier and more joyful caregivingIn this episode of Living with Alzheimer's, Christoph interviews Martin Schreiber, former governor of Wisconsin, about his book My Two Elaines: Learning, Coping, and Surviving as an Alzheimer’s Caregiver. Marty and Christoph discuss the caregiving insights in Marty’s book and how his mindset had to shift as he transitioned from his role as a husband to that of a caregiver. They also talk about the real health risks for caregivers, and what Marty wished he had known early on in the role.Marty goes on to describe how he endured the loss of his F...
2025-05-2747 minLiving With Alzheimer'sCaregiving Through Catastrophe - How caregivers can prepare for natural disastersIn this episode on the Living with Alzheimer's podcast, Christoph interviews Tina Sadarangani, ANP-C GNP-BC PhD RN, Assistant Professor at NYU School of Medicine and the Rory Meyers College of Nursing.They discuss Tina’s research regarding natural disaster trends and its impact on caregivers for those living with dementia. Tina shares her recommendations for creating an evacuation plan for the natural disasters most likely in their region as well as how to create an evacuation kit. She also discusses ways to reduce agitation for people living with dementia during an evacuation. And she share...
2025-02-2329 minLiving With Alzheimer'sInsights for navigating senior living optionsIn this episode on the Living with Alzheimer's podcast, Christoph interviews Michael Loughman, Director of Sales for Holland Home, a nonprofit senior living and care organization in Grand Rapids, MI.Michael and Christoph discuss how the Holland Home team helps families navigate the choice of staying at home versus moving to a senior living community. And they cover typical senior living options and how they differ.They continue with Michael’s insights on how families can prepare for caring for aging parents, and recommendations for the first steps families should consider when there is evidence one...
2025-01-1652 minLiving With Alzheimer'sWhat the heck is long-term care insurance, and why should I care?In this episode on the Living with Alzheimer's podcast, Christoph interviews Matt McCann, Chief Operations Officer and Master Trainer at McCann Insurance Services, focused on customizing long-term health care insurance plans.Christoph and Matt discuss what long-term care insurance is and how it can be structured to cover the long-term care needs both at home or in a senior living community. They also discuss how people can determine whether long-term care insurance is a good fit for them, what options should be considered, and the age or health status people should typically speak with a specialist about...
2024-12-071h 01Living With Alzheimer'sBetter Dementia Care - Learning Teepa Snow's Positive Approach to CareIn this episode on the Living with Alzheimer's podcast, Christoph interviews Amanda Bulgarelli, Chief Operations Officer and Master Trainer for Positive Approach to Care, an organization focused on creating a more positive dementia care culture.Amanda is the daughter of Teepa Snow, a nationally known dementia care specialist who founded the Positive Approach to Care (PAC) organization to help caregivers be more successful by using Teepa's therapeutic approaches and care techniques.Christoph and Amanda discuss the issues that PAC is focused on solving for families facing dementia and dementia care needs. They talk about some...
2024-10-0656 min
Rund um Hund - dein Podcast aus dem TreuhundbüroHunde-Update 2024.1: Neues aus der WissenschaftIn diesem neuen Format geht es um News, Interessantes und Spannendes aus der Wissenschaft zum Thema Hund. In dieser Folge etwa darum, ob die Fähigkeit, mittels Beobachtung zu Lernen rasseabhängig ist, ob Therapie-Tiere sich in Settings wirklich wohl fühlen und wie unsere Haushunde das Verhalten von wildlebenden Wachteln und Gürteltieren beeinflussen. Zudem gibt es neue Hinweise zur "Theory of Mind" bei Hunden, neue Erkenntnisse zu Hundebissen sowie Stimmungsübertragung zwischen Mensch und Hund als auch eine ganz interessante Erkenntnis, wie wir Hunde anschaffen als auch zur Arbeit mit Clicker. Dies alles in dieser Folge von Rund...
2024-09-0435 minLiving With Alzheimer'sInsights for Caregiving During Late Stage Alzheimer’sIn this episode on the Living with Alzheimer's podcast, Christoph interviews licensed master social worker Megan Cowan about her work as Social Work Team Lead for Corewell Health Hospice & Palliative Care West Michigan.Megan describes how the caregiving journey changes during late-stage Alzheimer’s and how she and her team of medical social workers help families and individual caregivers navigate the shifting care needs.Christoph and Megan discuss recommendations for environmental changes to address safety needs related to restricting access, bathing, toileting, and diet.Christoph stumbles over the word comorbidities ... other medical conditions th...
2024-09-011h 08Living With Alzheimer'sWhen is hospice care right for a person with dementia? Probably earlier than you thought.In this episode on the Living with Alzheimer's podcast, Christoph interviews social worker Deb Langer and advisor Julie Capra of Hospice of Michigan. They discuss what hospice is and dispel common myths about it. Deb and Julie describe who is eligible for hospice, how it’s paid for, and the many resources available to support people living with dementia and their caregivers. They also discuss the importance of medical and financial legal documents like advance directives, wills, trusts and power of attorney designations.A nationally recognized leader in end-of-life care, Hospice of Michigan is t...
2024-06-171h 05Living With Alzheimer'sReleasing the Butterfly - Caring for a spouse with Alzheimer'sIn this episode on the Living with Alzheimer's podcast, Christoph interviews Max Sherman, author of Releasing the Butterfly: A Love Affair in Four Acts. The book shares many insights about caring for a spouse with Alzheimer’s while telling the story of Max and his wife Gene Alice (Genie) who met as teenagers in the 1950s while volunteering at a jail in the Texas Panhandle. Max tells the story of how he and Genie created a partnership that enabled Max to become a lawyer, state senator and university president while Genie earned her doctorate to becom...
2024-04-2753 min
Caregiving Gen X StyleAlzheimer's CaregivingIn this episode of CGS, Jennifer and Steve talk with Christoph Sisson, host of the podcast "Living with Alzheimer's with Christoph and Ginger." Christoph tells us about caregiving for his mother, Ginger, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease nearly five years ago. Also, learn about Gagi's recent success and what happens when Steve suggests he's Nana's favorite son.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Living with Alzheimer's: https://www.lwalz.com/
Alzheimer's Association: https://www.alz.org/
To contact us:
Email: caregivinggenxstyle@gmail.com
Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221
Twitter: https://twitter.com/genx...
2024-04-0943 minCaregiving Gen X StyleAlzheimer's CaregivingIn this episode of CGS, Jennifer and Steve talk with Christoph Sisson, host of the podcast "Living with Alzheimer's with Christoph and Ginger." Christoph tells us about caregiving for his mother, Ginger, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease nearly five years ago. Also, learn about Gagi's recent success and what happens when Steve suggests he's Nana's favorite son.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Living with Alzheimer's: https://www.lwalz.com/
Alzheimer's Association: https://www.alz.org/
To contact us:
Email: caregivinggenxstyle@gmail.com
Voicemail/text: 804-723-1221
Twitter: https://twitter.com/genx...
2024-04-0943 minLiving With Alzheimer'sTips and Resources for Gen X CaregivingIn this episode on the Living with Alzheimer's podcast, Christoph interviews Steve Mullen, co-host with his wife Jennifer on Caregiving Gen X Style, a podcast by Gen Xers for Gen Xers who are taking care of their aging parents.Steve describes many of the unique caregiving challenges faced by Gen Xers. As the current Sandwich Generation, they are often raising children while simultaneously caring for aging parents.Steve shares how draining caregiving can be and some of the practical ways families and friends can help. We also discuss some of the key caregiving insights and r...
2024-03-3158 minLiving With Alzheimer'sCareMobi: An app to improve healthcare outcomes for the elderlyIn this episode on the Living with Alzheimer's podcast, Christoph interviews Tina Sadarangani, ANP-C GNP-BC PhD RN, Assistant Professor at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing.They discuss her research efforts to improve healthcare outcomes for the elderly and CareMobi, an app her team has developed to connect family caregivers, in-home caretakers, staff at adult day care programs, and medical providers so they can share health information with each other on a single platform. CareMobi is available for both iOS and Android users.Tina describes the benefits of adult day centers for caregivers and those livin...
2024-02-181h 02Living With Alzheimer'sBetter Dementia Care - Focusing on the person and not their disabilityIn this episode on the Living with Alzheimer's podcast, Christoph interviews Nicole Brackett, Director of Care Delivery and Quality for Homewatch CareGivers. They discuss the many services Homewatch CareGivers provides to families, especially those caring for a family member with dementia. Nicole describes the importance of personalized care plans, as well as the culture-shift her organization is embracing by focusing on the person and not their disability. Nicole and Christoph discuss examples of a person-centered approach to care partnerships.They go on to discuss how families can distinguish between care that can be provided in the i...
2024-02-0147 minLiving With Alzheimer'sOlera Care - Where families and caregivers can find resources to help them care for the elderly and those living with dementiaIn this episode on the Living with Alzheimer's podcast, Christoph interviews Dr. Logan DuBose. Logan is the co-founding director of Olera, a research organization supported by the National Institute on Aging.Christoph and Logan discuss the needs of families who are caring for an elderly relative who may also be living with dementia. And Logan describes how Olera helps match those families with caregiving tips, caregiver support groups, and funding sources for a variety of caregiving services and facilities.They also discuss how senior care providers can utilize Olera’s service-provider login to list their or...
2023-09-221h 07Living With Alzheimer'sMeet the author of The Gap Between: Loving and Supporting Someone with Alzheimer’sIn this episode on the Living with Alzheimer's podcast, Christoph interviews Mary Moreland, author of The Gap Between: Loving and Supporting Someone with Alzheimer’s.They discuss Mary’s experience as a full-time lawyer and single mother of two boys suddenly becoming the caregiver for her mother with Alzheimer’s. They also talk about the book, how Mary approached the grieving process as her mother succumbed to the impacts of dementia, and how caregivers can refuel.The insights Mary gained from her mother’s journey with dementia became a book full of the things she would ha...
2023-03-0555 minLiving With Alzheimer'sWhat families can do if they notice signs of dementia during the holidaysIn this episode on the Living with Alzheimer's podcast, Christoph interviews Kathryn Ribant Payne, Communications Director for Alzheimer's Association Michigan Chapter. They discuss how call volume for Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900 increases dramatically during the holiday season. This is typically due to families seeking assistance after observing parents and grandparents struggling with day-to-day tasks and other memory issues.Kathryn and Christoph discuss potential signs of developing dementia, share our stories of observing parents and grandparents exhibiting some of those signs of dementia, and discuss what families can do whenever they have questions or conce...
2023-01-0844 minLiving With Alzheimer'sThe Life Story Project - Helping provide dignified care for people living with dementiaIn this episode, Ginger and I speak with Beth Mastel-Smith, professor of nursing at The University of Texas at Tyler, about the Life Story project she is conducting with Michelle Kimzey, professor of nursing at Texas Christian University.The Life Story project pairs nursing students with people living with dementia (called mentors) who share life stories that will help healthcare students better understand how to provide dignified care.We discuss details about the project and share a personal story about Ginger’s recent hospital experience that may have been improved if more of the emergency ro...
2022-11-1732 minLiving With Alzheimer'sResearch and insider tips about self-care to help caregivers be more successfulIn this episode, I speak with Amanda Leggett, Ph.D., Assistant Research Professor at the University of Michigan, about her research studying caregiving styles that help reduce stress and increase success for caregivers.Dr. Leggett is working with Alzheimer's Association Dementia Care Provider Roundtable (AADCPR) to develop measurements that can identify a caregiver’s natural approach to caregiving so that style modifications can be prescribed to help increase job satisfaction and reduce burnout.Then I speak with my friend Jordan Gilliam about his insights regarding self-care practices that can help caregivers improve their quality of li...
2022-09-231h 39Living With Alzheimer'sWhat the heck is sundowning and how can caregivers help when it occurs?In this episode on the Living with Alzheimer's podcast, Christoph discusses sundowning with Claudia Schwenzer, a Care Counselor for Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter. Care counselors help families develop individualized caregiving plans that fit the specific needs of their family member impacted by dementia. Their help can be requested at Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900.Sundowning is a state of confusion that occurs for people with dementia, typically in the late afternoon. It can cause a number of behaviors such as confusion, anxiety, aggression or wandering. We discuss the impact, causes and resources for dealing with the ph...
2022-07-191h 18Living With Alzheimer'sVolunteering opportunities with Alzheimer's Association & sharing memories of Ginger's volunteering historyIn this episode on the Living with Alzheimer's podcast, Christoph interviews Sarah Lewan, Alzheimer's Association Volunteer Program Manager, about current volunteer efforts and the many volunteering opportunities to help support families dealing with dementia.You can read about volunteer opportunities and sign up to help at volunteer.alz.org. And, you can reach Sarah with questions by emailing smlewan@alz.org or by calling 800.272.3900.After the interview, Christoph's sister Celeste joins in with Ginger to share memories of Ginger's past volunteer work and upcoming volunteer opportunities available to her now.
2022-05-091h 04Living With Alzheimer'sAlzheimer's Association Helpline resources and Ginger has a birthday!In this episode of Living with Alzheimer’s, I speak with Caitlin Goyer, Helpline Program Coordinator for Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter, about Alzheimer’s Association’s call-in helpline and the resources it provides families and caregivers. The Alzheimer's Association provides a 24-hour dementia helpline is available at (800) 272-3900 and provides:Local referrals for medical professionals familiar with dementiaLiving communities for people with dementiaInformation about respite for caregiversInformation about respite scholarshipsInformational pamphlets about dementia and caregiving best practicesAdvice for dealing with issues related to caring for someone with dementiaCare consultation to create individualized caregiving plansSupport groups for famili...
2022-03-131h 05Living With Alzheimer'sSocial engagement programs for people with dementia and their care partnersIn this episode of Living with Alzheimer’s, I interview Kayla Jakel, Community Connect Program Manager for Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter, about the work her program is doing to engage people with dementia. Kayla manages the Bruce H. and Rosalie N. Rosen Community Connect Program, which provides people living with dementia and their care partners a broad range of social and cultural opportunities.You can read about and register for these programs at https://www.alz.org/gmc/helping_you/social_engagement. And, you can reach Kayla with questions or ideas at kjakel@alz.org.Af...
2022-01-2856 minLiving With Alzheimer'sNeuropsychology and diagnosing dementia in your loved oneIn this episode of Living with Alzheimer’s, I speak with Neuropsychologist Dr. Michael Lawrence, who is a board certified clinical neuropsychologist operating as the section chief and director of training in clinical neuropsychology and specializing in conducting evaluations of people with potential epilepsy, dementia and concussions.Dr. Lawrence describes three major types of dementia, their typical symptoms and how they differ from each other. We also discuss the science of dementia diagnosis and how it has developed over recent decades. Afterwards, I speak with Ginger about her battle with recurrent urinary tract infections, how they...
2022-01-091h 07Living With Alzheimer'sAlzheimer’s Association mission, research and support servicesIn this episode of Living with Alzheimer’s, I speak with Kristin Rossi, Vice President of Development at Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter, about her role generating revenue to help fund Alzheimer’s Association research and support efforts. We also talk about the association’s mission and the many services it provides to the public.Kristin shares how Walk to End Alzheimer’s events bring so many people together to support the association and each other. You can find walk events in your area at alz.org/walk. And you can donate directly at act.alz.org/donate.
2021-12-1946 minLiving With Alzheimer'sRecharging with yogaChristoph and Ginger discuss yoga and its benefits with yoga instructor Melissa Tungl. Melissa is instructor and owner at Seva Yoga (www.sevayoga.net) in East Grand Rapids, Michigan. Seva is a Sanskrit word often associated with the facet of yoga meaning service.The episode covers the system of yoga and how it can benefit people of all walks of life. It highlights how yoga can benefit people with dementia as well as their caregivers. It covers how Melissa modifies her instruction to meet Ginger’s needs, and it includes some snippets of a live yoga session to...
2021-11-0842 minLiving With Alzheimer'sHolding onto memoriesChristoph and Ginger discuss holding onto and recalling memories.Ginger shares stories about her memories of travel.And Christoph and Ginger interview Alzheimer's Association care counselor Brandi Becker-Wright, who shares several insights about how Alzheimer's impacts the brain's ability to store and retrieve memories.The Alzheimer's Association provides a 24-hour dementia helpline at (800) 272-3900.
2021-10-091h 19Living With Alzheimer'sGinger learns we're doing a podcastChristoph and Ginger kick off the Living With Alzheimer's podcast.In this episode, Christoph explains what a podcast is and they have a conversation about her dementia diagnosis. Ginger shares some personal stories and life insights.
2021-09-1050 min