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Speaking of Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's Association Northeast
Alzheimer's Disease
Dementia
Caregiving
Cognitive Decline
Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer's
Friendship
Tony Bennett
Brain Health
Alzheimer's Association
Advocacy
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Aging
US Pointer
Holiday Strategies
Lewy Body Dementia
Music Therapy
Mental Health
Memory Loss
Nursing

Presented by the Alzheimer's Association New England Region. Firsthand experiences from those navigating their journey with Alzheimer's disease, care partners, and researchers.

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Today we're joined by Courtney Kloske, Ph.D., Director of Scientific Engagement for the Alzheimer's Association, to break down the biggest announcements from the 2026 Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC), the world's largest gather... more

On today’s episode we’re joined by Dr. AZA Allsop, artist, neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and founder of the AZA Lab at Yale University, to explore the powerful connection between music, the brain, and dementia care. Dr. Allsop discusses the latest re... more

In this episode, Elizabeth Potempa of Niagra County, NY, shares her experience as a sandwich caregiver—raising young children while caring for her husband living with frontotemporal dementia (FTD). She opens up about the early signs she began to noti... more

On today's episode we're joined by Mary Crowe, Director of Professional and Community Education at Care Dimensions, for a compassionate, practical conversation to help demystify care options during difficult times. Mary breaks down the differences be... more

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Ted Huey, Director of the Memory and Aging Program at Butler Hospital, to explore the critical role of tau in Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. As research into Alzheimer’s advances, tau is emerging as a p... more

On today’s episode, we’re joined by John Chandler of Long Island, NY, who is living with MCI, and Christine Burnett of Meriden, CT, who is living with Alzheimer’s, for a candid conversation about what it means to live well after a diagnosis. The two ... more

Today we’re joined by Olympic gold medalist and hockey legend AJ Mleczko Griswold for a deeply personal conversation about Alzheimer’s and the impact it has had on her family. AJ opens up about her mother’s journey living with Alzheimer’s, her grandm... more

In this episode, we take a closer look at the powerful role sleep plays in cognitive function and dementia risk. Joined by Dr. Jennifer Langstengel, Director of the UConn Health Sleep Center, we explore what happens to the brain when sleep is disrupt... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. AZA Allsop
Artist, neuroscientist, psychiatrist, founder of the AZA Lab at Yale University
AZA Lab, Yale University
Episode: The Healing Power of Music & Alzheimer's
Elizabeth Potempa
Caregiver for husband with frontotemporal dementia (FTD); full-time teacher; mother of three
Niagara County, New York
Episode: Sandwich Caregiving: Navigating FTD While Raising a Young Family
Mary Crowe
Director of Professional and Community Education at Care Dimensions
Care Dimensions
Episode: Hospice and Palliative Care Explained: When Support Matters Most
Ted Huey
Clinical researcher focused on Tau biology and therapeutics in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias
Butler Hospital
Episode: Targeting Tau: New Hope in Alzheimer’s Research
John Chandler
Person diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment who advocates for brain health
Long Island, New York (community-based advocacy)
Episode: Life After Diagnosis: A Conversation on Living Well
Chris Burnett
Person living with Alzheimer's disease and caregiver to her mother
Connecticut
Episode: Life After Diagnosis: A Conversation on Living Well
AJ Mleczko Griswold
Two-time Olympic medalist and hockey player sharing her family's Alzheimer's journey
Former Olympian, broadcaster
Episode: Olympian AJ Mleczko Griswold on Alzheimer's and Family
Jennifer Langstengel
Assistant Clinical Professor of Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine; Sleep Center Director at UConn Health
UConn Health
Episode: The Connection Between Sleep & Brain Health
Nicole McGurin
Programs and Services Director for the Alzheimer's Association Massachusetts, New Hampshire Chapter
Alzheimer's Association
Episode: The Holidays, Memory Concerns, and Hard Conversations

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Kristin Cassado
Primary host; frequently discusses caregiving, advocacy, and community resources; collaborates with guests and hosts.

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The Healing Power of Music & Alzheimer's
Q: What are some practical ways families can use music at home to support someone with dementia?
Creative, autobiographically salient music and access to music therapists can be meaningful tools; activities like active music groups and instrument participation can stimulate engagement and mood regulation.
The Healing Power of Music & Alzheimer's
Q: Awesome. How did you become interested in studying this connection between music and the brain and rhythm?
Dr. Allsop describes growing up in a musical environment, a professional path through psychiatry, and a commitment to exploring non-pharmacological, therapeutic uses of music in dementia.
Depression in Alzheimer's: Uncovering the Overlap
Q: What role do caregivers play in treatment and what self-care tips are suggested for them?
Caregivers are essential partners in planning and implementing care; important tips include self-care, respite, reaching out to support resources, and validating the patient's feelings to reduce distress.
Depression in Alzheimer's: Uncovering the Overlap
Q: What should caregivers look for and how should they respond when they suspect depression?
Caregivers should seek help from providers, engage in non-pharmacological approaches tailored to the patient's interests, and monitor symptoms while coordinating with primary care and specialists.
Depression in Alzheimer's: Uncovering the Overlap
Q: How do you differentiate depression from dementia when symptoms overlap?
Depression often has an acute onset and specific symptoms like withdrawal, irritability, loss of appetite, and fatigue, while dementia has a slower onset; caregiver input and tailored scales help distinguish the two.

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What is Speaking of Alzheimer's about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program centers on authentic, experience-driven conversations about Alzheimer's disease, caregiving, and dementia research. Episodes blend caregiver stories, clinical expertise, and practical guidance—covering topics from early signs and diagnosis, talking with families about care planning, and navigating hospice or palliative care, to cutting-edge research on tau biology, brain health, and lifestyle interventions. A standout pattern is how personal journeys intersect with advocacy and community resources, often tying in local Walks to End Alzheimer's, clinical trials, and support networks. The format tends to balance actionable tips for caregivers and families with expert context from researchers, clinicians, and advocates, making it ... more

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2. Elizabeth Potempa
3. Mary Crowe
4. Ted Huey
5. John Chandler
6. Chris Burnett
7. AJ Mleczko Griswold
8. Jennifer Langstengel

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