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Filmmaker MixerNo Country for Old People: Inside America’s Care Crisis with Director Susie Singer CarterAward-winning filmmaker Susie Singer Carter, director of the powerful documentary No Country for Old People, sits down with us to reveal the shocking truths inside America’s broken elder-care system. From understaffed nursing homes to the emotional toll on families, Susie exposes what’s really happening behind closed doors — and what we can do to change it.In this episode, we explore Susie’s personal journey, the systemic failures she uncovered, the courage of caregivers, and the urgent reforms needed to protect our aging population. If you have a parent, grandparent, or loved one in long-term care — or you exp...
2026-01-0523 min
The Whole Care NetworkNo Country for Old People: Filmmaking for Change in Nursing Homes with Susie Singer CarterCelebrate a decade of AlzAuthors with this replay of a film discussion from our first film festival! Marianne Sciucco and the AlzAuthors community gathered to discuss Susie Singer Carter's documentary series No Country for Old People, inspired by her painful but illuminating journey alongside her mother in a five-star Los Angeles nursing facility.
Key Topics
Behind the Film: Susie shares what drove her to make No Country for Old People, highlighting the persistent systemic crises in long-term care and her struggle to advocate for her mom within a broken system.She discusses both personal an...
2025-12-201h 17
The Whole Care NetworkExposing the Truth About Nursing Homes: Susie Singer Carter on Chemical Restraints, Alzheimer’s Care, and the Docuseries ‘No Country for Old People’In this eye-opening episode, Christy and Marianne welcome back the formidable advocate, filmmaker, and podcast host Susie Singer Carter. Known for her poignant short film My Mom and the Girl —inspired by her experiences with her mother’s Alzheimer’s and starring the late beloved television actress Valerie Harper - and her award-winning podcast, “Love Conquers ALZ,” Susie shared details of her latest project, No Country for Old People, a stirring docuseries set to premiere on Amazon Prime August 1st.
The conversation delves into the often-unseen challenges families face when loved ones require long-term or memory care. Despite findi...
2025-12-1759 min
Love Conquers AlzANTHONY LANZONE, ESQ.: Elder Abuse, Arbitration & Your Rights - Part 2In Part 2 of our powerful conversation with elder care attorney Anthony Lanzone, we continue pulling back the curtain on why elder abuse and neglect cases are so hard to fight — and what families must know to protect their loved ones.In this episode we dig into:• Why arbitration agreements are hidden in nursing home paperwork and how they stack the deck against families• How residents and families unknowingly waive their right to a jury trial• The truth about nursing home bankruptcies and how they’re used to avoid accountabi...
2025-12-0856 min
Brushwood Media NetworkAwaken Hope PM Edition with Susie Singer Carter on No Country for Old PeopleGuest: Susie Singer Carter
A Documentary Honored in the category of Health Awareness At the Anthem/Webby Awards
TRAILER/SIZZLE REEL: https://vimeo.com/1097399645/4baf4cc693
Award winning filmmaker, Susie Singer-Carter and spokesperson for NO COUNTRY FOR OLD PEOPLE, a nursing home exposé, proudly announced today that the documentary has won an Anthem Award in the category of Health Awareness - Film, Video, Television or Show in The 4th Annual Anthem Awards.
No Country for Old People: A filmmaker chronicles the last 6 months of her mother’s lif...
2025-10-2543 min
Awaken HopeAwaken Hope PM Edition with Susie Singer Carter on No Country for Old PeopleGuest: Susie Singer Carter
A Documentary Honored in the category of Health Awareness At the Anthem/Webby Awards
TRAILER/SIZZLE REEL: https://vimeo.com/1097399645/4baf4cc693
Award winning filmmaker, Susie Singer-Carter and spokesperson for NO COUNTRY FOR OLD PEOPLE, a nursing home exposé, proudly announced today that the documentary has won an Anthem Award in the category of Health Awareness - Film, Video, Television or Show in The 4th Annual Anthem Awards.
No Country for Old People: A filmmaker chronicles the last 6 months of her mother’s lif...
2025-10-2543 min
Love Conquers AlzCRYSTAL GALLO: Innerhive -Technology with a Heart of Gold For CaregiversIf you’ve ever left a doctor’s appointment wondering what was said—or wished your siblings understood how much you’re doing—this conversation is a must-listen.In episode 112, Susie and Don sit down with Crystal Gallo, founder of innerhive—a groundbreaking app using AI to help caregivers capture, organize, and share vital information while staying present for the people they love.From preventing burnout to improving family communication, Crystal shares how Innerhive was born from her own caregiving experience and designed to bring clarity and connection to one of li...
2025-10-2448 min
Remembering with Jeff SammutRemembering with Jeff Sammut EPISODE 104: Valerie Harper with Susie Singer CarterAward-winning filmmaker Susie Singer Carter remembers multiple Emmy-winner Valerie Harper. Susie remembers how she landed Valerie for her short film "My Mom and the Girl, which would be Valerie's last role. Susie recalls how disarming Valerie was on set, how Valerie loved her fans and more. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/. You can also catch Susie's 3-part documentary "No Country for Old People", which is an eye-opening nursing home expose, and Susie's podcast "Love Conquers Alz", which shares personal stories of journeys with Alzheimer's and dementia.
2025-10-1633 min
Love Conquers AlzNEAL K. SHAH: CareYaya and “Insured to Death” Take On Broken Elder Care, AI Denials, and the Power of LoveIn this powerful episode of Love Conquers Alz, Susie Singer Carter and Don Priess sit down with Neal K. Shah, visionary founder and CEO of CareYaya, a groundbreaking platform that connects families with compassionate, college-educated student caregivers. Neal shares how his personal caregiving journey inspired him to reimagine elder care, creating affordable, dignified, and deeply human support that benefits both older adults and the next generation of healthcare professionals.Together, they explore the urgent need to bridge generational divides, destigmatize dementia, and cultivate empathy in future doctors and nurses by immersing them in real-life caregiving experiences.
2025-10-021h 00
AlzAuthors: Untangling Alzheimer's & DementiaNo Country for Old People: Filmmaking for Change in Nursing Homes with Susie Singer CarterCelebrate a decade of AlzAuthors with this replay of a film discussion from our first film festival! Marianne Sciucco and the AlzAuthors community gathered to discuss Susie Singer Carter's documentary series No Country for Old People, inspired by her painful but illuminating journey alongside her mother in a five-star Los Angeles nursing facility.
Key Topics
Behind the Film: Susie shares what drove her to make No Country for Old People, highlighting the persistent systemic crises in long-term care and her struggle to advocate for her mom within a broken system. She discusses both personal an...
2025-09-301h 17
Amintro Family: The PodcastEpisode 6: Susie Singer CarterEPISODE 6: Susie Singer-Carter joins host Jeff Sammut. Susie is an award-winning filmmaker and spokesperson for the documentary “NO COUNTRY FOR OLD PEOPLE”, a nursing home exposé. Susie speaks to her own caregiving experience with her mother, takes a deep dive into the long term care industry in the US and how for many in the business, money…not care…is the incentive. Enjoyed this episode? Stay connected and get early access to future episodes!Download the Amintro Family App now from Google Play, the App Store, or visit amintrofamily.com to listen first, join the conversation, and ex...
2025-09-111h 02
Talk Nutrition to MeNo Country for Old People: The Fight for Justice in Long-Term Care with Susie Singer CarterIn this gripping and emotional episode, Kelly Springer sits down with Susie Singer Carter, the director of the explosive new documentary No Country for Old People, which exposes the shocking abuse, neglect, and corruption in America’s long-term care system.The film is deeply personal, inspired by the traumatic decline and eventual death of Susie’s mother during the COVID-19 lockdowns in a so-called "5-star" nursing facility. What began as confusion and concern quickly spiraled into a devastating truth—her mother, like so many others, was a victim of institutionalized neglect, pharmaceutical abuse, and systemic failure.Susi...
2025-09-1023 min
Brushwood Media NetworkLIVE with The Famous Dr AL and Susie Singer CarterSinger Carter: Shining a Light on Elder Care Reform
About the Guest
In this moving episode, Dr. Allen Lycka welcomes Susie Singer Carter, an award-winning and Oscar-qualified filmmaker, writer, and outspoken advocate for elder care reform. Susie is best known for her groundbreaking documentary No Country for Old People, a film born from her personal experiences as a caregiver for her mother with Alzheimer’s. Her work not only exposes the systemic neglect and abuse in long-term care facilities but also ignites national dialogue about compassion, dignity, and justice for some of...
2025-08-2728 min
LIVE with The Famous Unshakeable Dr. ALLIVE with The Famous Dr AL and Susie Singer CarterSinger Carter: Shining a Light on Elder Care Reform
About the Guest
In this moving episode, Dr. Allen Lycka welcomes Susie Singer Carter, an award-winning and Oscar-qualified filmmaker, writer, and outspoken advocate for elder care reform. Susie is best known for her groundbreaking documentary No Country for Old People, a film born from her personal experiences as a caregiver for her mother with Alzheimer’s. Her work not only exposes the systemic neglect and abuse in long-term care facilities but also ignites national dialogue about compassion, dignity, and justice for some of...
2025-08-2728 min
Tell Me Your StorySusie Singer-Carter - No Country for Old People-youtubeNOTE: Sizzle Reel Link fro NO COUNTRY: https://vimeo.com/1097399645/4baf4cc693
NOTE: Susie also produced and directed the film “My Mom and the Girl: A True Story” starring Valerie Harper and Liz Torres, dealing with care giving, assisted living and transgender - Trailer: https://video.search.yahoo.com/yhs/search?fr=yhs-trp-001&ei=UTF-8&hsimp=yhs-001&hspart=trp&p=my+mother+and+the+girl&type=Y241_F163_219417_081222#id=51&vid=d331d83fc2bcfa529324cc3d1ce0a5f9&action=click
NO COUNTRY FOR OLD PEOPLE”
By Award Winning Director & Producer, Susie Singer Carter
And Co-Produced by Former United States Attorn...
2025-08-221h 14
Tell Me Your StorySusie Singer-Carter - No Country for Old People-youtubeNOTE: Sizzle Reel Link fro NO COUNTRY: https://vimeo.com/1097399645/4baf4cc693 NOTE: Susie also produced and directed the film “My Mom and the Girl: A True Story” starring Valerie Harper and Liz Torres, dealing with care giving, assisted living and transgender - Trailer: https://video.search.yahoo.com/yhs/search?fr=yhs-trp-001&ei=UTF-8&hsimp=yhs-001&hspart=trp&p=my+mother+and+the+girl&type=Y241_F163_219417_081222#id=51&vid=d331d83fc2bcfa529324cc3d1ce0a5f9&action=click NO COUNTRY FOR OLD PEOPLE” By Award Winning Director & Producer, Susie Singer Carter And Co-Produced by Former United States Attorn...
2025-08-221h 14
Tell Me Your StorySusie Singer-Carter - No Country for Old People-youtubeNOTE: Sizzle Reel Link fro NO COUNTRY: https://vimeo.com/1097399645/4baf4cc693 NOTE: Susie also produced and directed the film “My Mom and the Girl: A True Story” starring Valerie Harper and Liz Torres, dealing with care giving, assisted living and transgender - Trailer: https://video.search.yahoo.com/yhs/search?fr=yhs-trp-001&ei=UTF-8&hsimp=yhs-001&hspart=trp&p=my+mother+and+the+girl&type=Y241_F163_219417_081222#id=51&vid=d331d83fc2bcfa529324cc3d1ce0a5f9&action=click NO COUNTRY FOR OLD PEOPLE” By Award Winning Director & Producer, Susie Singer Carter And Co-Produced by Former United States Attorn...
2025-08-221h 14
AlzAuthors: Untangling Alzheimer's & DementiaExposing the Truth About Nursing Homes: Susie Singer Carter on Chemical Restraints, Alzheimer’s Care, and the Docuseries ‘No Country for Old People’"In this eye-opening episode, Christy and Marianne welcome back the formidable advocate, filmmaker, and podcast host Susie Singer Carter. Known for her poignant short film My Mom and the Girl —inspired by her experiences with her mother’s Alzheimer’s and starring the late beloved television actress Valerie Harper - and her award-winning podcast, “Love Conquers ALZ,” Susie shared details of her latest project, No Country for Old People, a stirring docuseries set to premiere on Amazon Prime August 1st.
The conversation delves into the often-unseen challenges families face when loved ones require long-term or memory care. Despite findi...
2025-08-0159 min
Working Caregivers: The Invisible EmployeesCare with Dignity: Fighting for Change with Filmmaker Susie Singer CarterIn this episode, we sit down with our brilliant friend and caregiving champion, Susie Singer Carter. Susie doesn’t just tell stories—she lives them with heart, humor, and relentless honesty. We talk about the raw truths of caregiving, especially for those dealing with Alzheimer’s and long-term care systems. Susie shares how caring for her mother, Norma, transformed her life and ignited her mission to advocate for others through storytelling.We also dive into her new docu-series No Country for Old People, a bold exposé on the failures in nursing home care and the urgent need for ref...
2025-07-2937 min
What’s The Buzz Popcast®A Three Day Film Premiere Event with Director Susie Singer Carter - Day 3
No Country For Old People
Susie singer Carter Bio
Susie Singer Carter is an award-winning American writer, director, producer, and actress. She was born on July 11, 1975, in Los Angeles, California.
Career Highlights:
Early Career: She began a television career by writing and producing two CBS Saturday morning shows, "Cake" and "Dance Revolution".
Film: She transitioned into features, writing and producing "Bratz: The Movie" for Lionsgate and co-producing the critically acclaimed "Soul Surfer" for Sony.
Go Girl Media: She owns Go Girl Media, a TV and film development and pr...
2025-07-2200 min
What’s The Buzz Popcast®A Three Day Film Premiere Event with Director Susie Singer Carter - Day 2
No Country For Old People
Susie singer Carter Bio
Susie Singer Carter is an award-winning American writer, director, producer, and actress. She was born on July 11, 1975, in Los Angeles, California.
Career Highlights:
Early Career: She began a television career by writing and producing two CBS Saturday morning shows, "Cake" and "Dance Revolution".
Film: She transitioned into features, writing and producing "Bratz: The Movie" for Lionsgate and co-producing the critically acclaimed "Soul Surfer" for Sony.
Go Girl Media: She owns Go Girl Media, a TV and film development and p...
2025-07-2200 min
What’s The Buzz Popcast®A Three Day Film Premiere Event with Director Susie Singer Carter - Day 1
No Country For Old People Director
Susie Singer Carter
Susie singer Carter Bio
Susie Singer Carter is an award-winning American writer, director, producer, and actress. She was born on July 11, 1975, in Los Angeles, California.
Career Highlights:
Early Career: She began a television career by writing and producing two CBS Saturday morning shows, "Cake" and "Dance Revolution".
Film: She transitioned into features, writing and producing "Bratz: The Movie" for Lionsgate and co-producing the critically acclaimed "Soul Surfer" for Sony.
Go Girl Media: She owns Go Girl Media, a T...
2025-07-2200 min
Indepth Arts and Care Podcast ” Where Creativity Meets Compassion.”Indepth Arts and Care Podcast Interview with Producer, Director, Actress, Susie Singer CarterIn-Depth Arts and Care Podcast: Where Creativity Meets Compassion
Welcome to our captivating podcast, which invites you on a journey of exploration where the transformative power of art intersects with the art of caring. In this show, we delve into the lives of remarkable individuals and uncover the profound ways in which creativity, empathy, and compassion reshape our perspectives on the human experience.
Susie Singer Carter is a passionate filmmaker, writer, director, producer, actress, and caregiver advocate. As a proud mother and daughter, she uses her creativity to drive her advocacy efforts. Her work includes...
2025-05-1259 min
The We Do CollectiveRings, Rocks & Real Talk: Engagement Ring Etiquette + Trends with Susie Saltzman💍 Rings, Rocks & Real Talk with Susie Saltzman 💍In this episode of The We Do Collective, we’re diving deep into the sparkle with renowned jewelry designer Susie Saltzman. Whether you’re about to pop the question, say “yes,” or just love a good diamond moment, this conversation is packed with everything you need to know about engagement rings right now.We’re talking:✨ What’s trending in engagement ring styles💎 How to actually start the ring shopping process🔁 What happens if you change your mind about the ring📜 The etiquette around g...
2025-04-1636 min
Love Conquers AlzSTEPHANIE DUNCAN‐PETERS & RICHARD JAMES:Life After an Alzheimer's Diagnosis & the Blue-Footed Booby BluesWhat happens when a former federal judge faces an Alzheimer's diagnosis? For Stephanie Duncan-Peters and her husband Richard James, it becomes an opportunity to showcase remarkable resilience, joy, and a refreshing perspective on living with cognitive change.In Episode 105, Don and I have a deeply moving and uplifting conversation with Stephanie, whose impressive career spans nearly 20 years as a District of Columbia Superior Court judge appointed by President George H.W. Bush. Far from letting her diagnosis define her, Stephanie has recently published a children's book, "The Blue-Footed Booby Blues," about a dancing bird who lo...
2025-04-0341 min
Love Conquers AlzKRISTINA HAYES: Step by Step - Using Dance to Navigate DementiaIn this episode of Love Conquers Alz, Don and I sit down with Kristina Hayes, the inspiring founder of Waltz Through Life. Kristina shares her journey of using dance, movement, and creativity to support individuals and families navigating the challenges of aging, dementia, and caregiving. Through her unique approach, she brings joy, connection, and healing to those who need it most. We explore the power of music, movement, and mindfulness in transforming the caregiving experience. I know how powerful dance has been in my life. It truly is my form of meditation. The healing power of music a...
2025-03-121h 01
Love Conquers AlzDR. ALLEN POWER: Reimagining Dementia Care with Compassion and CommunityImagine your loved one living with Alzheimer's in a place where they could truly feel at home, free from the fear of wandering. This episode shares heartfelt stories of personal experiences, including my own mother's joyful time in a vibrant Los Angeles loft community. Join my co-host, Don Priess and I, as we welcome esteemed guest Dr. Allen Power, a renowned geriatrician, whose compassionate approach to dementia care challenges traditional methods and focuses on creating environments that foster contentment and security for those affected by Alzheimer's.We venture into the transformative journey of Dr. Power, who moved...
2025-02-011h 10
Still Toking WithStill Toking with Susie Singer Carter (Actress & American Film Director)Episode Notes
S6E1 -- Join us as we sit down with the amazinly talented American Film Director & Actress Susie Singer Carter. Susie will be telling us tales of her newest documentary
"No Country or Old People"
A filmmaker chronicles the last 6 months of her mother’s life in a 5-star nursing home and discovers the system designed to protect our most vulnerable has been flouted by venture capitalists and real estate investment trusts. For decades greed has caused millions of people insufferable consequences and even death, yet most of the public has no idea until it’s too...
2025-01-181h 06
What’s The Buzz Popcast®Film: "No Country For Old People" Director Susie Singer Carter
Director Susie Singer Carter
Susie is an award-winning writer, playwright, director, producer, and actress. She started her TV/Film career in 2006 writing, producing, and directing two children’s series for CBS Saturday morning, “Cake” and “Dance Revolution”. She moved into features writing “BRATZ” for Lionsgate and co-producing “Soul Surfer” for Sony. Her short film, “My Mom and The Girl” starring Valerie Harper in her final beautiful performance, won numerous awards including Best Direction, Best Short Film, Best Ensemble Cast, was officially selected at the “Emerging Filmmaker Showcase” at Cannes 2017 winning a spot in the PBS Fine Cuts series, and was Oscar’s qu...
2024-11-211h 19
Crazy Train RadioCrazy Train Radio's Interview with Susie Singer Carter (No Country For Old People)This next guest has come out with a documentary based on things she had learned from personal experience & the documentary is called “No Country From Old People” This documentary is a nursing home expose that is being a cautionary tale and public rally for change, as it chronicles the last 6 months of her mother’s life & she discovers how the system that is designed to protect our most vulnerable has been flouted by venture capitalists & real estate investment trusts. Let’s welcome Writer, Director & Producer: Susie Singer-Carter!
Susie Singer-Carter
IG: https://www.instagram.com/susie...
2024-11-1439 min
Love Conquers AlzDR. MARC ROTHMAN: Transforming Caregiving and the Perception of Dementia Through the ArtsIn Episode 98, Don and I have a fantastic conversation with Dr. Marc Rothman, MD,founder and president of the Dementia Spring Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) venture studio that invests in visual and performing artists and innovators who are changing the prevailing narrative of dementia and bringing joy and creativity to the dementia community through their work. Founded in 2020, the Artist Network now includes over 200 artists and innovators from around the world who are grappling with memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias in their work. New artist Spotlights are shared every week on the Dementia Spring website. (Including ou...
2024-11-121h 20
Rethinking Aging Club PodcastInternational Women’s Day with Sky Bergman, Susie Singer Carter, Melissa Davey, Dr. Zhu Shen, Jennifer Lagemann, Bonnie Marcus, Clara Berta, Debbie Howard and Ilyse VeronThis episode celebrated International Women's Day and Women's History Month by sharing insights and experiences of women in the Rethinking Aging Club community. Key speakers included Sky Bergman, who discussed her film "Lives Well Lived," which highlights positive aging stories and her discussion guide; Susie Singer Carter, who shared her film "My Mom and the Girl" about Alzheimer's and her Love Conquers Alz podcast; Melissa Davey, who transitioned to filmmaking at 65 with her documentary "Beyond 60"; and Dr. Zhu Shen, who used film to heal family relationships. Jennifer Lagemann provided tips for providers to improve their marketing and c...
2024-08-0646 min
Something Significant With Matt Gersper#152 – Susie Singer Carter
My special guest star for episode #152 is Susie Singer Carter, an award-winning writer, playwright, director, producer, actress, podcast host, and Caregiver Advocate. Her Oscar-qualified short film, “My Mom and The Girl” starring Valerie Harper in her final beautiful performance, won numerous awards. Her talk show, "Love Conquers Alz", received Best Podcast 2020 by New Media Film Festival and is now in its third season. And she’s currently writing, producing, and directing a critically needed documentary, No Country For Old People, inspired by her Mother's last 6 months of life in a Long Term Care facility in 2022. Her power of stor...
2024-05-0938 min
Love Conquers AlzLANCE A. SLATTON: Senior Care Influence & Author of The All Home Care Matters Official Family Caregivers' GuideHeeeeeeee’s back! And Don and I couldn’t be happier! Our dear friend and “Senior Care Influencer”, Lance A. Slatton is not only a Writer, Author, and Healthcare professional with over 20 years in the healthcare industry…he is a number one class act and all around nice guy! Oh, and he is also the busiest person I have ever met! I thought I was juggling. Nope. Apparently not. ;)In case you’re not familiar with Lance, here’s just little background on this Care Commander: Lance is a native of Michigan, and the Senior Case Manager at Enriched Lif...
2024-05-0253 min
Love Conquers AlzCINDY 'N CHRISTINA HARDIN WEISS: Adaptive Equipment Gurus Making Caregiving Safe and Sound📣 New Love Conquers Alz Episode #87!Don Priess and I were so excited to talk to Christina ‘n Cindy Hardin-Weiss WEISS (https://adaptiveequipmentcorner.com), the founders of Adaptive Equipment and Caregiving Corner, IMHO - THE best place to go for educational and instructional videos and home medical equipment product reviews for professional caregivers, families caring for a loved one, and older adults who want to age in place. We are such HUGE fans of these ladies. Cindy and Christina bring years of expert knowledge and hands on experi...
2024-04-2447 min
Amusing(s)Meet Susie Singer Carter - Care Into The FutureCare Into The Future https://amusingspodcast.com/#meet-sussie-singer-carter
Susie Singer Carter has created multilevel successes, including Writer/Director/Producer,/Actress, and mostly cares about how to show us the future. To name a few achievements, Sussie has produced the Oscar Qualified short film, "MY MOM AND THE GIRL," written and produced "BRATZ," and produced "SOUL SURFER."
In this interview, we heard about her most recent project, the documentary "NO COUNTRY FOR OLD PEOPLE," where Sussie uses her skills, talents, and soul to show us the future of aging care. Bravely sharing about...
2024-04-1831 min
Dr Mara Karpel & Your Golden YearsEncore With Filmmaker Susie Singer Carter About DocumentaryFilmmaker and Actress, Susie Singer Carter, joins us for the entire program for a conversation with Dr. Mara about her new documentary film, No Country For Old People, based on Susie's own lived experience as a family caregiver for her mother in a nursing home, showing the dark side of even the best of the nursing homes. In her film, Susie uses her own mom's story to take deep look into the the systematic crisis that has been going on for decades in long term care with the hope that, with greater awareness, we can, as a society, make real and...
2023-12-251h 06
Wellness In Every SeasonEpisode 40: Shaping Motherhood with Susie FishlederJoin us in this enlightening episode as we welcome Susie Fishleder, a distinguished board member of the International Association of Maternal Action + Scholarship (IAMAS). Susie, with her extensive background in Women, Gender, Spirituality, and Social Justice, dives deep into the multifaceted world of motherhood. In our conversation, we explore the intersection of motherhood with academia and the unique challenges faced by working mothers and stay-at-home moms. We discuss the evolving nature of mothering, systemic inequalities impacting mothers in the workplace, and view motherhood as a form of liberation and empowerment.Susie also provides a glimpse into the...
2023-12-0435 min
Dr Mara Karpel & Your Golden YearsFilmmaker and Actress, Susie Singer Carter, "No Country For Old People"Filmmaker and Actress, Susie Singer Carter, joins us for the entire program for a conversation with Dr. Mara about her new documentary film, No Country For Old People, based on Susie's own lived experience as a family caregiver for her mother in a nursing home, showing the dark side of even the best of the nursing homes. In her film, Susie uses her own mom's story to take deep look into the the systematic crisis that has been going on for decades in long term care with the hope that, with greater awareness, we can, as a society, make real and...
2023-12-041h 05
Love Conquers AlzMARY LOU FALCONE: I Didn't See it Coming: Scenes of Love, Loss, and Lewy Body DementiaMy co-host , Don, and I have been blessed with so many amazing guests, but truth be told, our 81st guest, Mary Lou Falcone , ranks as one of our very favorites!! We fell in love with this EXTRAORDINARY woman and we have no doubt you will, too.For over 50 years, Mary helped guide the careers of celebrated artists – Van Cliburn, Gustavo Dudamel, Renée Fleming, Sir Georg Solti, James Taylor – and advised many institutions including Carnegie Hall, Chicago Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, Vienna Philharmonic. Then combining communication skills with her background as a perfor...
2023-11-161h 01
Love Conquers AlzSTEPHAN JACKMAN - CEO ALZAMEND NEURO : New Lithium-based Drug that Offers Alzheimer's Patients Hope.In Episode 79, my co-host, Don Priess, and I had an enlightening conversation with Stephan Jackman, the CEO of Alzamend Neuro, a clinical stage biotech company committed to “Making Alzheimer’s Just a Memory™.” Stephan shared information about the new lithium-based drug that offers Alzheimer's patients hope.Stephan is laser focused on his mission to rapidly develop and market safe and effective treatments that address the unmet needs of those living with Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases and psychiatric disorders, through advanced research and development.Their current pipeline consists of two novel therapeutic drug candidates, AL001 – a p...
2023-10-021h 01
Work From Your Happy Place with Belinda EllsworthNavigating the Alzheimer's Journey: Finding Joy in the Face of Challenges with Susie Singer CarterIn this episode of the "Work From Your Happy Place" podcast, Belinda Ellsworth interviews Susie Singer Carter. Susie shares her personal story of caring for her mother, who had Alzheimer's for 16 years. She believes that rather than fighting the disease, one must learn to navigate and find joy in the journey. Susie emphasizes the importance of focusing on what a loved one with Alzheimer's can still do rather than dwelling on their limitations. Susie admits to making mistakes in caring for her mother, underestimating the challenges of the disease. However, she aims to showcase her mother's daily life through...
2023-07-2735 min
Love Conquers AlzANTHONY COPELAND PARKER: Who Runs The World?! Tony & Cat. That's who.Anthony "Tony" Copeland-Parker is back for a record 3rd time on Love Conquers Alz... and Don and I are thrilled. Tony and his, partner Cat, have a unique and inspiring story that has been unfolding before our eyes and this new chapter is as heartening as ever. For those who may not be familiar with Tony andhis partner, Cat, here's a little background to get you up to speed. (I'm killing it with the running puns!) Tony and Cat were in there 50s going their merry way, when they were presen...
2023-05-2055 min
Love Conquers AlzGAIL WEATHERILL the DEMENTIA NURSE: What The Brain Cannot Remember, The Heart Can Never ForgetIn episode 71, Don and I thoroughly enjoyed talking to Gail Weatherill, RN BSN CAEd, AKA the Dementia Nurse. Gail is a practicing RN for 43 years, a board-certified Alzheimer's Educator, a fearless advocate, and the author of The Caregiver's Guide to Dementia: Practical Advice for Caring for Yourself and Your Loved One. Gail became a family caregiver herself when a beloved client with no family moved in with her and her family for her last few years of life. She understands the demands of 24/7 care of a loved one with dem...
2023-04-291h 11
Well I Know Now with Pippa KellySusie Singer CarterSusie Singer Carter spent her childhood as a gymnast, an entrepreneur (selling her toys door-to-door), debate champion, party planner, flag twirler and cheerleader, while surviving her parents’ divorce and her father’s untimely death in a plane crash.While studying journalism at UCLA, she hosted a radio show, modelled and sang in a pop group produced by Chuck Lorre. After college, she opened a handmade jewellery store, acted in TV and film and then decided she wanted to create the projects. She worked in development, launched a production company, Go Girl Media, and wrote and produced two CBS tween...
2023-03-2958 min
Love Conquers AlzELLEN BELK, BC-DEd CDP - Board Certified Holistic Dementia Educator & Silver Living StrategistFor our 70th episode, we spoke with the very irrepressible Ellen Belk, a domestic educator and Silver Living strategist, with a refreshing "call it as she sees it" style that leaves a lasting impression on anyone who works with. Ellen is the company founder of the K.I.M. Academy (Keep In Mind) - An online Dementia Education platform to serve both professionals & families with on-demand, interactive learning-sessions for adult learners. Ellen has an impressive 20+years of operational experience in Senior housing as a holistic Dementia expert, author, trainer, and influencer. She brings a u...
2023-03-251h 20
Love Conquers AlzDR. MIRIAM ZYLBERGLAIT LISIGURSKI: The 3G's for well-being: Goal, Grit and Growth & The Truth About Doctor BurnoutIn Episode 69, Love Conquers Alz hosts, Susie Singer Carter and Don Priess, cover a wide range of timely topics with the extremely accomplished mother, wife, educator, and physician, DR. MIRIAM ZYLBERGLAIT LISIGURSKI. Dr. Z is a triple Board-Certified Physician in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, and Obesity Medicine with extensive clinical and academic experience. Dr. Z is also a well-being advocate with a strong focus on burnout, mental health, and leadership development. Dr. Z discusses how her advocacy led her to author, “The 3G Cycle of Life. The Secrets for Achieving Joy, Meaning, and Well...
2023-03-061h 23
Love Conquers AlzDR. BUFFY LLOYD-KREJCI: Infection Prevention & Disease Control - Covid and BeyondIn Episode 68, Love Conquers Alz hosts, Susie Singer Carter and Don Priess have a fascinating conversation with Dr. Buffy Lloyd-Krejci, one of the foremost authorities on infection prevention and control in nursing homes and long-term care facilities. Dr. Buffy (as she likes to be called) is a frequent contributor and interview source for national and trade press concerning infection prevention and control and mitigation. Dr Buffy is also the author of Broken: How the Global Pandemic uncovered a nursing home industry in need of repair and the heroic staff fighting for change. In BROKEN, Dr. Buffy...
2023-02-231h 08
The World's Mayor Experience by Joshua T BerglanA Conversation with Joshua T Berglan featuring multi-award-winning filmmaker, writer, director, producer, actor, podcast producer, host, and Caregiver Advocate Susie Singer CarterA Conversation with Joshua T Berglan featuring multi-award-winning filmmaker, writer, director, producer, actor, podcast producer, host, and Caregiver Advocate Susie Singer Carter is a powerful chat about her new film No Country For Old People and why the forgotten generation needs us more than ever. Thank you for being a part of this broadcast! Meet SusieSusie Singer Carter is a multi-award-winning filmmaker, writer, director, producer, actor, podcast producer, host, and Caregiver Advocate after caring for her mother who lived with Alzheimer’s for 16 years. Susie is best known for writing, di...
2023-02-0743 min