In 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

Tips and Resources for Gen X Caregiving

Mar 31st, 2024 58m 22s

In 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 m

CareMobi: An app to improve healthcare outcomes for the elderly

Feb 18th, 2024 1h 2m

In 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 t

Better Dementia Care - Focusing on the person and not their disability

Feb 1st, 2024 47m 38s

In 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 t

Olera Care - Where families and caregivers can find resources to help them care for the elderly and those living with dementia

Sep 22nd, 2023 1h 7m

In 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 need

Meet the author of The Gap Between: Loving and Supporting Someone with Alzheimer’s

Mar 5th, 2023 55m 21s

In 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

What families can do if they notice signs of dementia during the holidays

Jan 8th, 2023 44m 56s

In 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

The Life Story Project - Helping provide dignified care for people living with dementia

Nov 17th, 2022 32m 26s

In 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 Li

Research and insider tips about self-care to help caregivers be more successful

Sep 23rd, 2022 1h 39m

In 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 wi

What the heck is sundowning and how can caregivers help when it occurs?

Jul 19th, 2022 1h 18m

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

Volunteering opportunities with Alzheimer's Association & sharing memories of Ginger's volunteering history

May 9th, 2022 1h 4m

In 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 dealin

Alzheimer's Association Helpline resources and Ginger has a birthday!

Mar 13th, 2022 1h 5m

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 careg

Social engagement programs for people with dementia and their care partners

Jan 28th, 2022 56m 18s

In 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.

Neuropsychology and diagnosing dementia in your loved one

Jan 9th, 2022 1h 7m

In 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 special

Alzheimer’s Association mission, research and support services

Dec 19th, 2021 46m 22s

In 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 effor

Recharging with yoga

Nov 8th, 2021 42m 11s

Christoph 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 yo

Holding onto memories

Oct 9th, 2021 1h 19m

Christoph 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 abou

Ginger learns we're doing a podcast

Sep 10th, 2021 50m 14s

Christoph 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.

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