#survivingalzheimers with Dayna Steele

#survivingalzheimers with Dayna Steele

#survivingalzheimers with Dayna Steele is a candid conversation about Alzheimer's, caregivers, and families. Dayna speaks with experts, doctors, professional caregivers, and real people who have gone through the journey or are going through the journey right now. Why? Because we have to talk about Alzheimer’s. Now. For more, www.daynasteele.com.

Episodes

April 21, 2025 18 mins

Shari Haber joins the #survivingalzheimers podcast to discuss advance planning to die better and be remembered best. As we say in the play, “The Woman in the Mirror,” have these things done so your loved ones can celebrate, not litigate you!

Listen or watch here: https://youtu.be/HKNnrXzviLU

#survivingalzheimers #alzheimers #caregivers #dementia #speaker #podcast #play #book 

Website: https://www.mygreatgoodbye.com

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I wish Geri-Gadgets had been around for Mom. She wasn’t much of one for a doll or stuffed animal, but she did love things she could do with her hands. I talk to the inventor Angela Fairhurst about these perfect activity boxes for Alzheimer’s and other dementia patients on the latest podcast episode #survivingalzheimers. 

GeriGadgets: https://www.geri-gadgets.com

Geri-Gadgets® delivers innovative, sensory-based tools designed for adul...

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February 25, 2025 25 mins

Steeleworker and former Houstonian Kyle Henry is traveling the country promoting his award-winning documentary Time Passages. Kyle and I talk about KLOL and his amazing piece of work on the latest podcast episode of #survivingalzheimers.

Time Passages Film: https://www.timepassagesfilm.com

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February 12, 2025 21 mins

Joining me on this episode of #survivingalzheimers is Kim Elliott, founder of Gray Monster, the newsletter to help you help your parents age better.  

Newsletter:https://www.graymonster.co

#survivingalzheimers #book #play #podcast #speaker 

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January 28, 2025 21 mins

Joining me on the new episode of #survivingalzheimers is writer Beth Copeland, who went through this experience with both parents. We talk about how cathartic writing is and her words of advice for #survivingalzheimers. "We do the best we can."

Blue Honey: https://www.quailridgebooks.com/book/9781940120768


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Leading Naples, FL, neurologist and Alzheimer's researcher Dr. William Justiz has joined us at the beginning of every season. We are starting our third season with the first podcast we did with Dr. Willie about five years ago. We talk about what to do when there are family members or friends who refuse to accept what is happening.

Not much has changed since the first interview I did with Willie - there are better drugs now, but th...

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Joining me on the new episode of #survivingalzheimers is Lavonne Pelsy. She and her husband met later in life and were looking forward to their future. A future that they did not realize would include memory care for him so soon. 

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June 24, 2024 23 mins

Joining me on the new episode of #survivingalzheimers is neurologist, caregiver, and daughter Dona Kim Murphey. We discuss where she is at the beginning of her journey with her Dad and whether she approaches it differently as a trained doctor. We find we all go through the same things. 

#caregivers #alzheimers #dementia #podcast #book #play 

Her fund to support other Asian caregivers: http://spot.fund/6f8g6sc

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June 3, 2024 24 mins

Joining me on this episode of #survivingalzheimers is Susie Singer Carter, a multi-award-winning filmmaker, podcaster, and caregiver advocate. She is currently producing a documentary, No Country For Old People, which centers on nursing home neglect.

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May 27, 2024 23 mins

Joining me on the new episode of #survivingalzheimers is Dr. Sandeep Jauhar, author of “My Father’s Brain: Life in the Shadow of Alzheimer’s.” Find the book here: https://amzn.to/3X0EO0O

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May 20, 2024 27 mins

Joining me on the new episode of #survivingalzheimers is Dr. Macie P. Smith, one of the country’s leading dementia and aging experts. We talk about how it feels to have dementia or Alzheimer’s. And, we discuss the stigma that still exists in some communities. 

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Joining me on this episode #survivingalzheimers is Veronica Watts, telling us what to look for in assisted living and hospice for a loved one. The good facilities and caregivers and the ones to avoid.

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April 28, 2024 22 mins

Joining me on this episode of #survivingalzheimers is Sherea Cary, a daughter, and caregiver to her mom in the beginning stages of dementia. She shares what she has learned so far.


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#caregivers #alzheimers #dementia #podcast #book #play 

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April 21, 2024 29 mins

Joining me on #survivingalzheimers - John Gartner - psychologist, psychotherapist, author, and founder of Duty to Warn, an organization of mental health professionals and laypersons who consider it their duty to warn patients, clients, and the community at large when aware of potential danger when a leader or potential leader shows signs of brain deterioration.

Duty To Warn on Twitter

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Joining me on #survivingalzheimers - Marcus Gurske - a dear friend who had to experience Alzheimer’s with a parent from a long-distance perspective.

More resources: https://surviving-alzheimers.com/

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April 7, 2024 29 mins

Joining me on #survivingalzheimers is Joe Pogge, a longtime Houston radio marketing legend, host of Smokin’ Joe’s Driving Range, and husband of a beloved wife he is losing to dementia. 

#caregiver#survivingalzheimers #caregivers #alzheimers #dementia #podcast #book #play #theatre #theater #actor 

Hear Joe on the Houston Radio Platinum app.

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Steve Wessler is a world-renowned human rights activist, writer, lecturer, facilitator, and speaker. He is also diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Steve and I talk about how he wishes people would treat him and talk to him. We talk about his future plans and his sons. And, I realize I am asking Steve questions I wish I could have asked my mother. 

Website: http://www.stevewessler.com

Boston Globe article: https://www.coa.edu/live/news/200...

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February 17, 2024 24 mins

Elizabeth Justiz is an organizing and decluttering expert (as well as the best daughter-in-law ever.) She joins me on the #survivingalzheimers podcast to talk about what a burden your stuff is to others and how to start getting rid of it! 

The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning

10 Steps for Downsizing and Decluttering

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February 3, 2024 27 mins
Corabell Arps helps family caregivers thrive, experience joy, and succeed at managing personal, family, business, and care challenges. Website: https://www.scissortailhealthcoaching.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corabell-arps-md-nbc-hwc-27a75b230/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/corabell.arps
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January 24, 2024 23 mins

Robert Egelstaff was one of four adventurers who followed in the footsteps of polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton. Egelstaff and his crew used an open boat to trace his journey from Elephant Island to South Georgia in the Antarctic summer of 1993-1994. I met Rob on an expedition to Antarctica in December 2023. Just like everyone else I meet, Rob has a story about Alzheimer’s and a loved one.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/r...

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