Hello Alzheimer’s
Hello Alzheimer’s will inform, inspire and affirm those touched by Alzheimer’s or other dementia through the powerful perspectives in our community: From renowned neurologists to committed caregivers. Together, we’ll delve into the details of dementia to discover why right now is considered the ”Era of Hope” when it comes to dementia research. Together, we’ll learn about the scope of this crisis and what our community is doing about it. And together, we’ll learn about the best strategies to care for our loved ones AND ourselves... such that we can cope and even still find the joy during the Alzheimer’s or other dementia journey. Hello Alzheimer’s -- hosted by journalist, advocate and daughter, Karla Hult of So Many Goodbyes -- will indeed inform, inspire and affirm each of us... none of us is alone.
Episodes
Yes! We're returning to this conversation, because we think it's THAT important AND because we want to make sure everyone is caught up on all the wonderful "Hello Alzheimer's" episodes from the last few months. So please enjoy... and please make memories and find moments this week. As always, you're not alone...
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If you've ever wondered what's behind the "Alzheimer's gender gap," then this conversation is for you... Hello Alzh...
Hello Alzheimer's host Karla Hult talks with Brian McDonald, President of SYNERGY HomeCare of Northeast Metro, Twin Cities, Minnesota.
We know EVERY care partner -- whether family/personal or professional -- is doing the most important "work" in our world by walking alongside those living with Alzheimer's or other dementia. And while we can learn from each and every one of those caregivers, Brian brings a unique perspective... Bec...
Hello Alzheimer's host Karla Hult talks again with Tamara Statz, a licensed marriage and family therapist and founder of Vibrant Living Senior Services. This time, Karla draws upon her recent role at the Walk to End Alzheimer's -- where we all hold flowers representing our connection to dementia -- to ask Tamara for her specific advice for each "role" related to dementia: the primary care partner, the adult child who's also a care ...
Hello Alzheimer's host Karla Hult talks with Jennifer Hendrickson, Director of the Walk to End Alzheimer's, Twin Cities. Of the 600 walks throughout the country, the Twin Cities walk is one of the largest (typically in the top three). Jennifer shares how she works year-round to prepare for the powerful morning, and what -- or who -- inspires her commitment.
The conversation also addresses how the Alzheimer's Association allocates ...
Hello Alzheimer's Host Karla Hult talks with Dr. Kate Wyman, a Clinical Neuropsychologist and Clinician-Investigator at HealthPartners Neuroscience Center.
Every year, Dr. Wyman joins thousands of researchers from around the world at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference. The annual event always delivers the "latest and greatest" when it comes to the challenges, successes and yes, HOPE, within Alzheimer's and other d...
Hello Alzheimer's host Karla Hult kicks off the fall "Hello Alzheimer's" season with a profound conversation with Michael Ellenbogen. Michael is a husband, father and former high-powered network operations manager for a Fortune 500 financial institution. And Michael -- a self-described "bulldozer of dementia" -- is also a fierce and tireless international advocate of those living with dementia... A group of people that includes Mic...
Hello Alzheimer's host Karla Hult talks with the one and only Dr. Ron Petersen of the Mayo Clinic about what we can do -- right now -- to help prevent Alzheimer's or other dementia, especially if we're more likely (due to genetics) to develop the disease.
Petersen weighs in on all the latest research about basic behavioral changes and steps we can take to reduce our risk, while also flagging for all of us what behaviors (and even m...
As we savor the final days of summer, we're returning to a conversation about the beauty of becoming a "Dementia Friend." And we begin this episode with a tribute to the best kind of friend to those living with any form of dementia (my partner in this mission, Ron Stover).
As for the overall summary...
Hello Alzheimer's host Karla Hult talks with Colleen Fritsch, the Volunteer Dementia Friends Champion Coordinator. If we've lost yo...
We're revisiting an important conversation today, because summer is busy... but that doesn't mean we should miss the information that could make a profound difference for us, our loved ones or anyone on the Alzheimer's or other dementia marathon. Enjoy, friends. And please... savor these waning days of summer.
Hello Alzheimer’s host Karla Hult talks with Robbin Frazier, a committed community leader and dedicated daughter. Robbin se...
If you've ever wondered what's behind the "Alzheimer's gender gap," then this conversation is for you... Hello Alzheimer's host Karla Hult talks with Dr. Madeline Cross, a neurologist at HealthPartners. Dr. Cross covers why women are especially vulnerable to Alzheimer's disease, touching on the most popular theories related to hormones, the immune system and social factors. And, most importantly, Dr. Cross shares more about the hop...
Hello Alzheimer's host Karla Hult talks with Peter Zubert, a sales executive, husband, dad and son who's today walking alongside his mother during her dementia journey.
But this "Voices of Dementia" conversation also touches on Peter's own journey to reduce his risk of later developing dementia by addressing his hearing loss.
Together, Karla and Peter cover some of those lingering reservations listeners may have related to taking t...
Hello Alzheimer's host Karla Hult reunites with expert and friend, Dave Fabry, Ph.D., the Chief Hearing Health Officer at Starkey. The two catch up on Karla's ongoing transition to life with hearing aids (spoiler alert: she can now hear the responses of her strong, sassy and beloved teen daughters). Most importantly, Dr. Dave dives into the latest research related to hearing loss and dementia.
You can find discussions related to th...
Hello Alzheimer’s host Karla Hult talks with Stephen Shuman, DDS, MS, professor and director of the Division of Hospital and Special Care Dentistry and the Oral Health Services for Older Adults Program at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. The two discuss a new, online training course that represents a milestone in overall care for those living with dementia: Creating a Dementia-Friendly Dental Practice: An In-depth T...
Hello Alzheimer’s host Karla Hult talks with Linda Knebel Pruden, author of From Fear to Peace: Growing Spiritually as a Dementia Caregiver. Linda herself describes the book as part spiritual memoir, part love story and part dementia caregiver’s guide – and we think that aptly describes this conversation, too. In both her beautiful book and this compelling conversation, Linda shares how she and her beloved husband, Rob, searched fo...
Hello Alzheimer's host Karla Hult talks with Sara Barsel, founder of the Dementia-Friendly Airports Working Group. The group is committed to uplifting – pun intended – the airplane travel experience for everyone affected by any form of dementia. Truly, their mission is a profound one, given the inherent challenges of navigating airports and the flying experience, especially when we -- or our loved ones -- may be living with Alzheim...
Happy 4th of July, friends! A humble reminder this holiday -- like others -- can pose a unique challenge for those living with dementia. Consider a smaller, quieter and calmer celebration that may involve only "muted" fireworks. You can find more 4th of July suggestions here.
Meantime, we're bringing back one of our favorite conversations featuring a courageous mother and daughter. Please enjoy the love and laughter of Shirley and ...
As we near the end of June - which is both Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month AND Pride Month - Hello Alzheimer's host Karla Hult talks with Lance Kocherhans. Lance offers a raw and real perspective based on his multiple connections to dementia: As a son, nephew and son-in-law, he's walked alongside his loved ones during their dementia journeys; as a husband of Clint, father of four and grandfather of 11, he's also started his o...
Hello Alzheimer’s host Karla Hult talks with Robbin Frazier, a committed community leader and dedicated daughter. Robbin serves as the Associate Director of Equity and Community Engagement at the University of Minnesota’s School of Public Health, Center for Healthy Aging & Innovation. Translation: Robbin’s a changemaker through her work in addressing our persistent societal inequities, especially those related to Alzheimer’s an...
Hello Alzheimer's host Karla Hult talks with Rick Henkin, the committed care partner of his wife, Sonia, and founder of the Caregiver Mastery Course and a related Facebook group for family caregivers.
Rick's perspective on his Alzheimer's journey alongside Sonia is a beautifully raw, pragmatic and hopeful one: As a husband, he struggled with all the natural emotional setbacks that come with a dementia diagnosis; but as a care partn...
Hello Alzheimer's host Karla Hult talks again with Kelly Grosklags, international speaker, therapist and author. This time, Kelly answers YOUR grief-related questions related to the Alzheimer's and other dementia journey.
As a reminder: Kelly brings compassion, empathy and education to every conversation about grief, by drawing upon her own profound loss as a child and decades of walking alongside families and individuals experienc...
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