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 This week we reflect on the complexities of Mother's Day, sharing personal stories of loss and remembrance,  discussing the emotional challenges faced by those who have lost their mothers or have complicated relationships with them. The conversation shifts to recent developments in Alzheimer's drug research, highlighting the potential benefits of a new experimental drug.

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This Week - Joanna & Sue saw Kendrick & SZA :)

We discuss an episode of The Telepathy Tapes where a man begins telepathically communicating with his nonverbal wife w/ Alzheimer's.

Check out the documentary Taking Care by Lauren Miller Rogen and Seth Rogen. We learn how caring for Lauren's mom with early Alzheimer's has inspired Lauren and Seth to start Hilarity For Charity . The film hopes to encourage brain health, support caregivers, and advocate for a future centered on dementia prevention, treatment, and support. 

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This week we share recent experiences with Easter celebrations, family traditions, and the challenges of caregiving, particularly in relation to Alzheimer's. 

We answer listeners questions about holidays and Assisted Living,  Adult Day Care,  and when your loved one loses their filter.

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In this episode, Joanna, Sue, and guest Rory Payne discuss the complexities of Medicare and insurance, focusing on the different parts of Medicare, the costs associated with it, and the importance of long-term care and final expense insurance. 

Rory explains the differences between Medicare supplements and Advantage plans, the significance of timing when purchasing insurance, and how family history can impact insurance eligibility. 

The conversation emphasizes the need for trusted guidance in navigating the healthcare system and insurance options.

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This week's Takeaways...

Don't make hair decisions when you have PMS.   

Herpes, Antiviral Meds, and Alzheimer's.  Read about this study at cle.clinic/ALZstudy

When Gaga mentions she misses driving, Joanna takes her to the grocery store to drive a scooter cart.  She was a pro! 

We also chat Severance, The Pitt, and White Lotus!  

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In this episode, Joanna and Sue interview Emma Lewis and Morgan McCrea, first-year PhD students in the Developmental and Regenerative Sciences program at UTSA. They discuss their research in neuroscience, particularly focusing on Alzheimer's disease, and share their personal motivations for pursuing this field. The conversation covers the challenges of funding in research, innovative techniques being used in studies, and their aspirations for the future of Alzheimer's treatments. The episode highlights the importance of research in understanding and potentially preventing neurodegenerative diseases.

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Do women's brains hold the key to Alzheimers?

Can eating 2 eggs a day reduce Alzheimer's risk?  

We're sharing everything we learned this week re: this research.

Also chat about the passing of Gene Hackman,  Medicare Questions, and the delightful escape show

With Love, Meghan  w/ Meghan Duchess of Sussex!

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This week we recap the Oscars,

Get an update on our amazing Gaga,

 and chat about the potential  link between Oral hygiene and Alzheimer's disease.

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Sometimes you gotta lie, fib, and fabricate a story to break news to your loved one.  The term "Compassionate Deception "sounds so much nicer.

We discuss creative approach to breaking difficult news and share how one family used celebrity Cameo messages to tell their dad he was being move into Assisted  Living.  

 Joanna and Sue  explore the emotional challenges involved, the importance of compassion,  strategies for navigating tough conversations, and the  role of external resources and support systems for caregivers.

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This week Joanna and Sue welcome Sue's brother Tom to the podcast!   Janet would have been 91 today so we wanted to celebrate her and share some memories! 

Tom & Sue reflect on their mother's life, her influence as a single parent, and the challenges they faced as a family. They discuss the signs of Alzheimer's, share cherished childhood memories, and explore the dynamics of their upbringing, emphasizing the lessons learned from their mother's resilience and support. 

The discussion then shifts to Tom's journey into wrestling refereeing, highlighting the challenges and experiences he faced, including injuries sustained in the ring.  He emphasizes the community and family-like bonds formed within the wrestling world, reflecting on the memories and legacies of those involved. 

It's the Alzheimer's / Wrestling crossover episode you didn't know you needed!

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