Speaking of Alzheimer's

On today’s episode, we’re checking in on the U.S. POINTER study one year later. Study participant Linda Pietras shares her experience and reflects on the lifestyle changes she’s continued, including diet and social engagement. We’re also joined by Dr. Molly Split, a neuropsychologist at Butler Hospital, who discusses her research exploring what helps people engage in and sustain healthy behaviors, including the role of self-confidence.

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On today’s episode, we’re joined by WPRI's Mike Montecalvo and WTNH's Laura Hutchinson, two television news anchors and longtime emcees for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Both have deeply personal connections to Alzheimer’s and dementia, and they’ve also shared the stories of others affected by the disease through their work in the media. We talk about their family experiences, the power of storytelling, and what keeps them coming back to the Walk each year to support families and the fight to end Alzheimer’s.

To register for the Walk to End Alzheimer's visit alz.org/walk.

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On today’s episode, we’re joined by Amy Lukac of Bridgewater, New Jersey, who shares her unexpected journey into caregiving after becoming her mother’s primary caregiver overnight. She opens up about navigating caregiving, a complicated family history, and the realities of supporting a parent living with dementia. She also discusses how a viral TikTok inspired her to share her caregiving experience publicly, helping her connect with fellow caregivers and raise awareness about Alzheimer’s. 

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Today we're joined by Courtney Kloske, Ph.D., Director of Scientific Engagement for the Alzheimer's Association, to break down the biggest announcements from the 2026 Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC), the world's largest gathering of Alzheimer's and dementia researchers. We discuss promising advances in blood-based biomarkers, brain health and risk reduction, emerging treatments, and other groundbreaking studies that are shaping the future of Alzheimer's care and research.

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On today’s episode we’re joined by Dr. AZA Allsop, artist, neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and founder of the AZA Lab at Yale University, to explore the powerful connection between music, the brain, and dementia care. Dr. Allsop discusses the latest research on how music can support memory, mood, social connection, and overall well-being for people living with cognitive impairment. He also shares insights from his work studying communal drumming and other music-based interventions for individuals living with dementia and their caregivers.

For more information on the AZA Lab, click here.

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In this episode, Elizabeth Potempa of Niagra County, NY, shares her experience as a sandwich caregiver—raising young children while caring for her husband living with frontotemporal dementia (FTD). She opens up about the early signs she began to notice, the path to diagnosis, and how she and her family navigated difficult conversations. Elizabeth also opens up about balancing a full-time teaching career with caregiving and parenting, while offering tips and insight for others facing a similar journey.

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On today's episode we're joined by Mary Crowe, Director of Professional and Community Education at Care Dimensions, for a compassionate, practical conversation to help demystify care options during difficult times. Mary breaks down the differences between hospice and palliative care, when these services may be needed, and how they can improve quality of life for both individuals and families.

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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Ted Huey, Director of the Memory and Aging Program at Butler Hospital, to explore the critical role of tau in Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. As research into Alzheimer’s advances, tau is emerging as a powerful piece of the puzzle. Dr. Huey breaks down the science behind tau, how it impacts the brain, and what the latest research could mean for earlier diagnosis, treatment, and hope for the future.

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On today’s episode, we’re joined by John Chandler of Long Island, NY, who is living with MCI, and Christine Burnett of Meriden, CT, who is living with Alzheimer’s, for a candid conversation about what it means to live well after a diagnosis. The two share how they stay active and engaged — prioritizing exercise, routine, connection and advocacy to maintain purpose and quality of life. They also open up about the realities of navigating a diagnosis, including the personal decision-making process around Alzheimer’s treatments and the emotional ups and downs that come with this journey.

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Today we’re joined by Olympic gold medalist and hockey legend AJ Mleczko Griswold for a deeply personal conversation about Alzheimer’s and the impact it has had on her family. AJ opens up about her mother’s journey living with Alzheimer’s, her grandmother’s experience with the disease, and navigating what she calls “the long goodbye.” She also shares how those experiences inspired Ice Out ALZ, a fundraising event in Nantucket that brings the community together to support Alzheimer’s care, research, and hope for the future.

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