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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... more

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In our latest, LONG OVERDUE episode, Don Priess and I talk with memoirist Suzy McNamara , author of The Silkworm, The Magician, and The Sister Tree: A Tale of Love and Loss. (WARNING: You may fall head over heels for this amazing woman!) 

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A dementia diagnosis changes the whole map of a family, and the systems we rely on often make it harder, not easier. What happens when dementia care begins with the person...not the diagnosis?

Susie Singer Carter and Don Priess welcome Andrew Karesa... more

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What happens when you know something is wrong, but no one believes you?

In this heartfelt episode of Love Conquers Alz, Susie Singer Carter and Don Priess welcome Nancy Treaster, co-founder of  The Caregiver's Journey, to discuss her husband, Kim Tr... more

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A rushed discharge. A chart that does not match reality. A loved one with Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s dementia who cannot explain what hurts. If you have ever felt bullied by a system that moves too fast, this conversation is for you.

Susie and Don t... more

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Recent Guests

Suzy McNamara
Author of The Silkworm, The Magician, and The Sister Tree; caregiver and advocate
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Episode: SUZY MCNAMARA; AUTHOR: Two Halves of My Heart: Love, Loss, and Alzheimer’s
Nancy Treaster
Advocate and caregiver with The Caregiver's Journey
Caregiver's Journey / caregiversjourney.org
Episode: NANCY TREASTER: Frontotemporal Dementia And The Fight For Clarity
Mark Wilson
Former Fortune 500 leadership executive, author of Breakthrough Alzheimer's Care
UCI Mind Center (advisor/advocate)
Episode: MARK WILSON: The Care Leader Mindset
Ellen Ancui
Award-winning writer and director known for Traumaties and Saverio
Filmmaker
Episode: ELLEN ANCUI: Granny Dumping, Storytelling, and the Fight for Dignity in Aging
Kathy Bradley
Founder of Our Mother's Voice; advocate in long-term care
Our Mother's Voice
Episode: KATHY BRADLEY: How To Become a Polite Nightmare When a Nursing Home Turns Into a House of Horrors
Lindsay Friedman
Care advocate, writer and educator dedicated to transforming how families navigate aging, caregiving and long term care
CareBloom; LTCareNav
Episode: LINDSAY FRIEDMAN: From Caregiver to Innovator: Fixing the Broken Long-Term Care System
Erica Sell
Founder of Harmony Home Medical
Harmony Home Medical
Episode: ERICA SELL: Walkers, Wheelchairs & Lifts, Oh My! Smart Solutions for Care at Home
Marianne Sciucco
Registered nurse, author of Blue Hydrangeas and founder of AlzAuthors
AlzAuthors
Episode: Special Episode: Marianne Sciucco & Lance A. Slatton – Trusted Voices, Shared Purpose
Lance A. Slatton
Writer, author, influencer; health care professional with 20+ years in senior care; host of All Home Care Matters
All Home Care Matters
Episode: Special Episode: Marianne Sciucco & Lance A. Slatton – Trusted Voices, Shared Purpose

Hosts

Susie Singer Carter
Host and co-host of the show; long-time caregiver advocate with a focus on dementia care leadership and storytelling.
Don Priess
Host and co-host of the show; seasoned caregiver with emphasis on elder care advocacy and education.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • So valuable

    I’m so grateful for Susie speaking out about neglect and abuse of our seniors. Many of the nursing homes and residential care homes for the elderly are all about the money. They will tell you they are adequately staffed. In California, the law states that RSFEs must have sufficient staffing to meet the needs of the residents. How vague is that? When I insist my parents facility is understaffed, the director insists they are fully staffed, yet seniors are peeing their pants because they are waiti... more

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    Benicia Listener
    United Statesa year ago
  • Passionate, knowledgable and fun!

    Don and Susie have the trifecta going on. They are passionate as well as knowledgable on this important subject and so much fun to listen to. Thanks for all that you are doing to shine a light on Alzheimer’s and aging with dignity!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RaynaNeises
    United States3 years ago
  • I wanted to get rid of prostate cancer

    I was peeing blood for about six weeks and found it really painful to go to the toilet Afterwards, I didn’t experience any incontinence and was back at work after two weeks. i also couldn’t get an erection at all. I went to see a nurse but it took me a while to get an appointment. I tried some pills, but they had no effect. I was recommended to Dr. Salim a herbal specialist whose herbal products have been used by different citizens in treating various dis... more

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    bryancoffman7
    4 years ago
  • I AM A HUGE FAN of Susie Singer Carter and the mission of this show. Thank you for creating :)

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    5
    Arielle Nissenblatt
    5 years ago
  • Love this Podcast!

    Entertaining and informative, Susie and Kassi help navigate the Alzheimer’s world. I especially enjoyed the interview with Leeza Gibbons.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Maria-MMR
    United States7 years ago

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Key themes of dignity and advocacy resonate with those navigating elder care.
Audiences appreciate credible guests and actionable steps, not just stories.
Listeners praise the hosts' warmth and practical guidance for real-world caregiving.
Shows are described as informative, compassionate, and occasionally uplifting with humor.

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NANCY TREASTER: Frontotemporal Dementia And The Fight For Clarity
Q: How did the diagnosis change your approach to daily life and work?
She reorganized responsibilities, reduced international travel, shifted to remote work, and eventually retired to provide full-time care, while building The Caregiver's Journey.
NANCY TREASTER: Frontotemporal Dementia And The Fight For Clarity
Q: What was the turning point that led you back to the neurologist for a second opinion?
After continued word-skip errors and worsening language issues, she insisted on returning to the neurologist with him and advocating for a more thorough evaluation, which eventually led to the correct frontotemporal dementia diagnosis.
NANCY TREASTER: Frontotemporal Dementia And The Fight For Clarity
Q: Did he ever question it when you brought it up to him?
No, he defended himself and resisted the idea, making early misdiagnoses harder to overcome until the language symptoms became more apparent.
SUZY MCNAMARA; AUTHOR: Two Halves of My Heart: Love, Loss, and Alzheimer’s
Q: Why did you decide to write a book about your experiences, and when did that decision happen?
A publisher approached me after Bob passed, and I realized I had a story not only about caregiving and loss but also about resilience, faith, and families. I began journaling during the illness as a way to process emotions, which eventually evolved into a full memoir.
BREANA PATEL: Can AI Transform Long Term Care?
Q: What about privacy and regulatory compliance in healthcare?
We are HIPAA compliant and anonymize patient data so there is no patient-identifiable information in our algorithms. We designed robust security protocols to address regulatory hurdles and reassure facilities and families about data privacy while enabling better oversight and accountability.

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What is Love Conquers Alz about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on caregiving for dementia, blending personal memoir with practical leadership and advocacy. Episodes frequently cover practical strategies for managing Alzheimer's care, building care teams, navigating long-term care systems, and leveraging technology and policy to improve quality of life for loved ones. Guests range from caregivers who turned personal experience into actionable frameworks to advocates and experts addressing elder care reform, patient rights, and dementia storytelling. The tone mixes warmth, humor, and hard lessons, offering both inspiration and concrete steps for families, clinicians, and care professionals. A standout throughline is turning caregiving into proactive leadership and community action rathe... more

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