Episodes
Meet the author of The Gap Between: Loving and Supporting Someone wit…
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...
What families can do if they notice signs of dementia during the holi…
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...
The Life Story Project - Helping provide dignified care for people li…
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 Christ...
Research and insider tips about self-care to help caregivers be more …
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. ...
What the heck is sundowning and how can caregivers help when it occur…
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 individualiz...
Volunteering opportunities with Alzheimer's Association & sharing mem…
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 supp...
Alzheimer'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 provide...
Social engagement programs for people with dementia and their care pa…
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 m...
Neuropsychology and diagnosing dementia in your loved one
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 neuropsy...
Alzheimer’s Association mission, research and support services
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 researc...
Recharging with yoga
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 w...
Holding onto memories
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 ...
Ginger learns we're doing a podcast
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 ...