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This week Joanna and Sue answer more listener's questions!   They  share how their family changed after receiving a dementia diagnosis and the importance of taking care of yourself.  
Your hosts also share what they're watching,  reading,  and obsessed with this week!

Warning... this episode is rated R.  Our potty mouths may have gotten the best of us.  

 

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This week Joanna and Sue recap the oscar nominated documentary, The Eternal Memory.   Alzheimer's activist &  Legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk posted about this film and we couldn't wait to check it out.   You  will see how hard Alzheimer's is on a family,  but you also experience the most beautiful love story.  It's worth a watch!  Find it on Apple, Paramount, & it's free on YouTube during FEB.  

 Joanna tells us all about the Empty Nester antics she's gotten herself into this week  & lets us know What's Up With Gaga!  

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This week Joanna sits down for a chat with her friend Mike Jordan.   Mike loves all things comedy and shares how incorporating this rule-of-thumb in improv comedy , the conversational concept of "Yes, and... " , is a great tool we can also use when talking with dementia patients. 
Joanna and Sue also share guidelines to follow when spending time with your loved ones.    Speaking clearly,  give simple choices,   don't argue,  and don't bring up topics that may upset them are just a few that we cover in this weeks episode.   

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This week Joanna and Sue discuss  telephone calls and how they are tools scammers are using to take advantage of our loved ones.   Both of our moms had fallen victim to these elaborate hustles.  Gaga lost thousands of dollars in a gift card scheme.  Janet was locked into monthly payments for a homes security system she was never able to use.   We discuss phone systems that block  unwanted solicitor calls,  unknown numbers, and robo calls.   We found some great tools, controlled by caretakers with an app, that can help keep loved ones safe!
Great info! 
Joanna and Sue also chat their recent time in beautiful Colorado and The Grammys! 
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We're Back!  After taking a break over the holidays Joanna and Sue return for Season 2!
Hear the tips and tricks we've learned while dealing with a loved one with Alzheimer's during the holiday season.   Realizing the family "normal" has changed forces you to rethink how you may celebrate.  
 Joanna also has some great Gaga stories in "What's up with Gaga".  
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We are at the end of our First Season!   We will be off for a couple weeks so we can make all our family's Christmas dreams come true.
Before the break Joanna and Sue answer  listener's burning questions such as " How often does Gaga request McDonalds?"  
We also highlight the  Sigma Kappa Alpha Omega chapter @ The University of Alabama and their participation in 2023 Walk to End Alzheimer's.  
Happy Holidays!! 

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In this weeks episode Joanna and Sue explore the link between hearing loss and Dementia / Alzheimer's.   This has been a hot topic with several members of our own families.   The Today Show recently aired a story about hearing loss,  hearing aids,   and advocating for your Hearing Health.   We share what we learned from the TV segment and studies at John Hopkins.    Biggest take-away?  It's so worth it to get  your loved one's hearing checked!   

 

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"You can't sit with us! --Gretchen Wieners
When the amazing  movie Mean Girls came out in 2004 I hoped my toddler daughter would never have to endure teasing or exclusion in school.  I never thought I'd also have to worry about my mom dealing with it while in memory care!
In this week's episode Joanna gives us an update on Gaga and her nemesis.   Gaga has had it with the  taunting, teasing, & snack stealing!   Take a listen and hear how it all shakes out!  

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What is Functional Medicine?  This week our special guest, Kam Neal, PA-C,  will explain functional medicine and the benefits of visiting a Functional Medicine practice.  
We talk supplements,  hormones, & the possible links to Alzheimer's.   
Are diminishing hormones a reason 2ce as many women than men are diagnosed?   Please take a listen to this very informative episode! 

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This week Joanna and Sue take a little break from Alzheimer's chat to discuss dog rescue,  Lessons in Chemistry, and Joanna's personal Superbowl, aka,  BRAVOCON.

Your favorite segment,  What's up with Gaga, is truly amazing this week.  Gaga has so much love and respect for Shaquille O' Neal and often texts "him" to praise his many generous acts.    

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This week Joanna and Sue welcome their first guest, Karen, to the pod!   Karen is a dear personal friend of Joanna's and  was kind enough to share her family's story.   Mother -in- Law Mary has been plagued with dementia symptoms following a surgery just 14 months ago.  Karen shares how they faced this unexpected challenge head on,  the frustration when asking for answers , and how amazing it is to have supportive friends  you can say anything to.
Thank you Karen!

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Joanna and her sisters have a great lunch in this week's  What's Up With Gaga  segment!  Gaga is thrilled to spend this time with her family and lets everyone know about it!  
We then dive into the importance of Power Of Attorney and other legal forms you will need.  These are required by banks, insurance companies, and hospitals in order to speak on your parents/ loved ones behalf.   These forms are so important and simple to have drawn up!

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This week Joanna and Sue answer listeners questions!  We discuss medications for mommy and me, if vacationing with someone with Alzheimer's is a good idea, and some tips and tricks we used to make life a tad easier.    
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This week Joanna and Sue talk about the search for Assisted Living Facilities.  
When you realize you're going to have to uproot your parent and move them to a strange place, you're hit with so many emotions.  You want to do the best for them and make good decisions.    Figuring out how to finance this care, making a plan for visiting places, and arming yourself with a list of questions are just a few things covered in this episode.   A Place For Mom was a great resource when starting your search for Assisted Living.  www.aplaceformom.com

We also talk Friday Night Lights and Taylor :)

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When Joanna  & Sue were looking for assisted living facilities for their moms, they had to find a place that accepted cats!  Bernie and Ziggy , their furry companions,  are  the stars of this episode.    There are so many physical and mental benefits to pet ownership so allowing Johnnie and Janet to keep their cats was a no brainer.    Today  we discuss why we were happy to let the moms bring their cats with them, and the inevitable decision to re-home Bernie and Ziggy when the Alzheimer's progressed.

Also, Gaga offers sage advice for anyone going through hard times! 

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A few months back it was suggested that Johnnie should move up to the Memory Care unit.  Joanna and her family had to come to terms with this and start making a plan.
In this episode Joanna & Sue chat about the reasons for the move and how hard these decisions are.  The great news is that Gaga is thriving in her new digs!

We also look back on the week since the pod launched and discuss Taylor in her Athlete Era.  

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After You Forgot That I Existed premiered last week, Joanna and Sue received several questions via email.  In this episode, your hosts will do their best to answer.  Thanks for listening and please keep sharing!
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This week Joanna and Sue discuss the  first signs of Alzheimer's in their moms.    Johnnie and Janet both showed some very typical signs.  Getting lost,  personality changes,  and increasingly poor judgment handling money are just a few of the signs to be aware of.   
Listen as they share how the symptoms started appearing and what they did to manage all the lifestyle changes.

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In this episode Joanna and Sue discuss meeting when their kids were in preschool ( they're now college sophomores!) , and the reasons why they decided to start a podcast about dealing with their moms who have Alzheimer's.

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