In our last episode of this series, we’ll get to hear from our final guest speakers; Ms. Janet Callahan, Ms. Ashlyn Fitzharris, and Ms. Erica Farrell. Ms. Callahan serves as the The Longest Day Coordinator and Ms. Farrell as the Clinical Manager at Alzheimer's Association, Washington State Chapter, while Ms. Fitzharris serves as the Life & Enrichment director at Aegis Living. We’ll discuss Gentle Generations’ work at the Alzheimer’s Association and at Aegis Living, along with some valuable information and advice from the experts at the Alzheimer’s Association Washington State Chapter.
We, at Gentle Generations, would like to thank everyone involved for their support and contributions, from our listeners and interviewees to those involved with production, marketing, and advertising. We truly appreciate everyone who has helped us in our journey. From Gentle Generations, a very happy Longest Day!
This week, we’ll get to explore the presence and impact of Alzheimer’s disease in media and culture with Ms. McBride, the director of Marketing and Communications for the Alzheimer's Association Washington State Chapter.
Thank you to Ms. McBride for her support in our podcast series!
This week’s guest speaker is Ms. Anne Hedreen, the author of Her Beautiful Brain. In this episode, we’ll learn more about the writing process and inspiration behind Her Beautiful Brain, and we’ll have the opportunity to explore other exciting aspects of Ms. Hedreen’s career. Make sure to stay till the end of the episode to hear some valuable advice for younger generations and for those who have loved ones suffering from Alzheimer's.
Thank you again to Ms. Hedreen for her support in our podcast series!
This week’s guest speakers are Ms. Tanya Zambrowsky and Mr. Jim Russell. Ms. Zambrowsky and Mr. Russell are both caretakers for their loved one, and in this episode, we will be granted insight into their experiences.
Thank you to Ms. Zambrowsky and Mr. Russell for sharing their stories!
Our guest speaker for this episode is Dr. Milene Lara Brownlow, an experienced researcher in the field of neuroscience and Alzheimer’s. In this episode, we will explore the connection between nutritional and cognitive health, and hear some wise advice regarding overall health and the transition into sustainable diets.
A huge thank you to Dr. Brownlow for her support in our podcast series!
We are fortunate to have Dr. Sangram Sisodia as our guest speaker for this episode. We’ll get to learn more about his research in Alzheimer’s, along with some wise advice for those looking to get involved in the field of research. Again, a huge thank you to Dr. Sisodia for both his contributions to the field of Alzheimer's research and for his support in our podcast series!
In this episode, we discuss ways to delay the onset or slow the progression of Alzheimer's, along with some risk factors, and related statistics.
In this episode, we review the 7 stages of Alzheimer's along with the accompanying symptoms.
This episode is a continuation of Episode #1 - Intro to Dementia. We discuss diagnosing the severity of dementia, and the 9 major neurodegenerative diseases that fall under the umbrella of "the dementias."
In this episode, we briefly discuss dementia and paths to diagnosis.
Did you know that extended social isolation can increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's Disease?
Gentle Generations is proud to partner with the Alzheimer's association and The Longest Day initiative to combat loneliness and Alzheimer's Disease! We invite you join us for 10 weeks every Sunday starting April 18th on our podcast, Ten Thought - Countdown to the The Longest Day! as we work to spread awareness.
This episode is a run to the our 10 episode podcast series, Ten Thought - Countdown to the The Longest Day!