Love Conquers Alz

Susie Singer Carter and Don Priess
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Love Conquers Alz

2024 #1 ALL TIME DEMENTIA PODCAST /GOODPODS and 2020 WINNER BEST PODCAST - New Media Film Festival. Caregivers have one of the hardest jobs in the world. Having both been caregivers for a family member affected with Alzheimer’s, Susie Singer Carter and Don Priess both know this is a disease that cannot be faced alone. In fact, their Oscar Qualified film based on Susie's Mother, MY MOM AND THE GIRL starring Valerie Harper in her final performance - has and continues to touch people all over the world. Their goal was to let others know they are not on their own and to help them find the JOY in the journey. And that's just what they do in their Podcast "Love Conquers Alz".

  1. DR. MARC ROTHMAN: Transforming Caregiving and the Perception of Dementia Through the Arts

    NOV 12

    DR. MARC ROTHMAN: Transforming Caregiving and the Perception of Dementia Through the Arts

    In Episode 98, Don and I have a fantastic conversation with Dr. Marc Rothman, MD,founder and president of the Dementia Spring Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) venture studio that invests in visual and performing artists and innovators who are changing the prevailing narrative of dementia and bringing joy and creativity to the dementia community through their work. Founded in 2020, the Artist Network now includes over 200 artists and innovators from around the world who are grappling with me...

    1h 21m
  2. LIZETTE CLOETE: Have You Heard of Elopement in Dementia? What Caregivers Should Know.

    OCT 26

    LIZETTE CLOETE: Have You Heard of Elopement in Dementia? What Caregivers Should Know.

    Elopement usually conjures up visions of secret excursions or maybe even the Elvis Chapel in Las Vegas. But elopement is also used to describe what happens when someone with dementia or cognitive loss leaves a safe area, such as a home or care facility, without supervision or awareness of the potential dangers. In dementia care facilities, it is a heartbreaking reality that needs urgent attention. With over 30 years of experience as an occupational-therapist-turned-dementia-coach and 5 ...

    1h 12m
  3. AARON ADAMS: Caregiver and Author - A Son's Harrowing Journey Through Our Broken Healthcare System

    OCT 3

    AARON ADAMS: Caregiver and Author - A Son's Harrowing Journey Through Our Broken Healthcare System

    In honor of Residents’ Rights Month, Don and I, along with our special guest-host, Producer Rick Mountcastle, the former US attorney famed for his role in the Purdue Pharma case, are highlighting the importance of listening to residents who live in our country’s nursing homes, assisted living and board and care facilities.In episode 96, our guest, AARON ADAMS, helps us explore the emotional labyrinth of healthcare navigation which in too many cases isn't always kind. Aaron is a so...

    1h 6m
  4. JEN TREJO: The Power of Love and Advocacy - A Mother's Fight for Better Long-Term Care

    SEP 17

    JEN TREJO: The Power of Love and Advocacy - A Mother's Fight for Better Long-Term Care

    How can a system meant to care for our most vulnerable turn into our worst nightmare? Join us as we kick off a special series of Love Conquers Alz episodes, inspired by our soon-to-be-released documentary, "No Country for Old People." We’re honored to have Rick Mountcastle, former U.S. attorney and co-producer of our documentary, with us. Rick offers his eye-opening experiences prosecuting nursing homes for fraud and abuse. Together, we hope to shed light on the urgent need for public a...

    1h 8m
  5. HOSPICE NURSE PENNY HAWKINS SMITH: UNRAVELING HOSPICE CARE & NORMALIZING DEATH AND DYING ONE VIDEO AT A TIME

    AUG 18

    HOSPICE NURSE PENNY HAWKINS SMITH: UNRAVELING HOSPICE CARE & NORMALIZING DEATH AND DYING ONE VIDEO AT A TIME

    What if the shift towards for-profit hospice care models is compromising the quality of your loved one's final days? In this episode, Don and I have a robust conversation on hospice with Penny Hawkins Smith, BSN, RN, CHPN. Hospice Nurse Penny, as she is known to her millions of social media followers, is a nationally certified hospice and palliative care registered nurse with over 17 years of experience with a passion for hospice advocacy and normalizing death and dying. &nb...

    1h 25m
  6. TEACE SNYDER: Filmmaker/Artist - Exploring Human Connection and Voluntary Euthanasia

    JUL 28

    TEACE SNYDER: Filmmaker/Artist - Exploring Human Connection and Voluntary Euthanasia

    Can human connection and dignity survive in a profit-driven healthcare system? On this episode of "Love Conquers Alz," we are joined by the talented artist and filmmaker Teace Snyder, who introduces his thought-provoking film "Hold Me." The film explores the emotionally charged and controversial topic of voluntary euthanasia, focusing on a woman whose job is to comfort individuals in their final moments. Teace shares the poignant inspiration behind the film, highlighting the ambiguous profess...

    1h 3m
  7. POETRY FOR THE DEMENTIA JOURNEY: Marianne Sciucco, Ann Campanella Sue Fagalde Lick

    JUL 6

    POETRY FOR THE DEMENTIA JOURNEY: Marianne Sciucco, Ann Campanella Sue Fagalde Lick

    In Episode 92, Don and I talked with three prolific writers who have made profound literary contributions to the Dementia community and now pooled their talents and love of poetry to launch a beautiful anthology, “Poetry For the Dementia Journey”, that sprung from an online event featuring over 30 poets. (This just may be one of my favorite episodes!!) Marianne Sciucco is not a (dementia) nurse who writes but a writer who happens to be a nurse. Her novel, Blue Hydrangeas, an Alzhe...

    1h 14m
  8. HEATHER FINK: COMEDIAN/FILMMAKER/CAREGIVER - Surviving Quicksand

    JUN 15

    HEATHER FINK: COMEDIAN/FILMMAKER/CAREGIVER - Surviving Quicksand

    Comedian/Filmmaker/Caregiver HEATHER FINK came to filmmaking from comedy. She has been making funny videos since she was a kid growing up in small town New Jersey. After earning a Philosophy degree from The George Washington University, she began NYU's Grad Film program as Writer/Director. Heather has gone on to direct over 35 comedy short and has been featured on MTV, Dr. Phil, TV Guide Magazine and The Washington Post, to name a few. Most currently, she was featured in the LA Ti...

    1h 2m
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2024 #1 ALL TIME DEMENTIA PODCAST /GOODPODS and 2020 WINNER BEST PODCAST - New Media Film Festival. Caregivers have one of the hardest jobs in the world. Having both been caregivers for a family member affected with Alzheimer’s, Susie Singer Carter and Don Priess both know this is a disease that cannot be faced alone. In fact, their Oscar Qualified film based on Susie's Mother, MY MOM AND THE GIRL starring Valerie Harper in her final performance - has and continues to touch people all over the world. Their goal was to let others know they are not on their own and to help them find the JOY in the journey. And that's just what they do in their Podcast "Love Conquers Alz".

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  • Creator
    Susie Singer Carter and Don Priess
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    99
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Love Conquers Alz
  • Show Website
    Love Conquers Alz

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