12 episodes

The On Pluto podcast chronicles the experiences of journalist Greg O'Brien, who is living with early onset Alzheimer's disease.

On Pluto UsAgainstAlzheimer's

    • Health & Fitness

The On Pluto podcast chronicles the experiences of journalist Greg O'Brien, who is living with early onset Alzheimer's disease.

    Sons

    Sons

    Greg’s son, Conor, says despite the progression of his dad’s Alzheimer’s, they still have a lot of fun times together.





    How has this disease affected the children in your family?





    To learn more about UsAgainstAlzheimer's, visit our website at https://www.usagainstalzheimers.org or check out our socials below.





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    • 6 min
    Greatest Fear

    Greatest Fear

    Greg talks about the memory he fears losing the most.





    What memories do you fear losing most?





    To learn more about UsAgainstAlzheimer's, visit our website at https://www.usagainstalzheimers.org or check out our socials below.





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    • 3 min
    Slowing the Progression

    Slowing the Progression

    UsAgainstAlzheimer’s Co-Founder George Vradenburg asks Greg what matters most to him when it comes to treating Alzheimer’s.





    What are your hopes for a treatment or cure for Alzheimer’s and other dementias?





    To learn more about UsAgainstAlzheimer's, visit our website at https://www.usagainstalzheimers.org or check out our socials below.





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    Twitter: https://twitter.com/usagainstalz

    • 3 min
    Daughters

    Daughters

    Greg’s daughter Colleen talks with UsAgainstAlzheimer’s co-founder Trish Vrandenburg, who lost her mother to Alzheimer’s.





    Has this disease brought your family closer or pushed them apart?





    To learn more about UsAgainstAlzheimer's, visit our website at https://www.usagainstalzheimers.org or check out our socials below.





    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UsAgainstAlz

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/usagainstalz

    • 9 min
    Going to Pluto

    Going to Pluto

    Greg explains where “Pluto” comes from.





    What image would you use to describe to describe your journey with this disease?





    To learn more about UsAgainstAlzheimer's, visit our website at https://www.usagainstalzheimers.org or check out our socials below.





    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UsAgainstAlz

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/usagainstalz

    • 3 min
    The Question of Suicide

    The Question of Suicide

    There is no treatment, prevention or cure for Alzheimer’s. Because of that, Greg says there have been moments when he has contemplated suicide.





    How do you work through the dark times as you fight this disease?





    To learn more about UsAgainstAlzheimer's, visit our website at https://www.usagainstalzheimers.org or check out our socials below.





    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UsAgainstAlz

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/usagainstalz

    • 9 min

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