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

22/08/2018

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. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UsAgainstAlz Twitter: https://twitter.com/usagainstalz

6 min
15/08/2018

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. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UsAgainstAlz Twitter: https://twitter.com/usagainstalz

3 min
08/08/2018

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. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UsAgainstAlz Twitter: https://twitter.com/usagainstalz

3 min
01/08/2018

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

10 min
25/07/2018

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

4 min
18/07/2018

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

10 min
11/07/2018

Faith

Greg says he couldn’t survive without his faith.. Does faith sustain you in your journey? 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

6 min
04/07/2018

Day to Day Strategies

Greg describes his day to day strategies for fighting back as his memory falters. What coping strategies work best for you? 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

4 min
27/06/2018

Challenges to a Marriage

An Alzheimer’s diagnosis is one of the greatest challenges that a couple can face. Greg says for his wife, Mary Catherine, it was terrifying. What are the challenges you face in relationships with loved ones? 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

8 min
13/06/2018

Telling Brendan the Truth

Greg O'Brien recalls the painful moment when he finally told his oldest son, Brendan, the truth about his diagnosis. How did you and your family respond to your diagnosis or your loved one’s diagnosis? 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

5 min
13/06/2018

Unmasking a Disease in the Making

Greg describes the serious head injury that revealed a disease in the making. At that time, he had already experienced symptoms associated with Alzheimer’s. What symptoms and behaviors do you now recognize as the early signs of Alzheimer’s or another dementia? 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

6 min
13/06/2018

The Assignment of His Life

Journalist Greg O'Brien talks about the assignment of his life - as a reporter embedded inside the mind of Alzheimer’s disease. In this first episode of On Pluto, Greg introduces us to his experience and encourages people to poke the demon and never give up fighting the disease. What challenges do you face trying to keep life normal in the face of Alzheimer’s? To learn more about UsAgainstAlzheimer's, visit our website at https://www.usagainstalzheimers.org or check out our socials be...

3 min

12 Episodes

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

Creator

UsAgainstAlzheimer's
Years Active

2017 - 2018
Episodes

12
Rating

Clean
Show Website

On Pluto

On Pluto

Episodes

Sons

Greatest Fear

Slowing the Progression

Daughters

Going to Pluto

The Question of Suicide

Faith

Day to Day Strategies

Challenges to a Marriage

Telling Brendan the Truth

Unmasking a Disease in the Making

The Assignment of His Life

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