Podcasts by Alz In The Fam
Our family is one of the 16 million American caregivers for a senior with Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia. Each episode we share, educate and commiserate around our experiences caring for our mother, while confronting our own genetic predisposition and mental health journeys. Whether you’re experiencing neurological issues in yourself or a loved one, Alz In The Fam is your podcast community and support group.
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More Love From NYC, 9/11/21 from 2021-09-11T14:17:06
More Love From NYC
An ode to NYC, written and spoken by Allan Fair. Taking over my Mental Health and Alzheimer's related podcast with this special 9/11/21 post. #Ne...
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My Mother-in-Law Has Alzheimer's from 2021-04-14T08:46:58
What is it like to have a mother-in-law battling Alzheimer’s? Our mom, Carmen, is a loving mother-in-law to our four spouses. They are just as involved in her Alzheimer’s journey as we are.
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Alzheimer's&Psychedelics - A New Pathway to Treatment w/Del Potter, PhD from 2021-03-31T08:41:43
New research into psychedelics show promising treatment options for Alzheimer’s and dementia. In Episode 21, the Fair siblings sit down with Dr. Del Potter, PhD – a scientist studying the benefi...
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Alzheimer's and The Covid-19 Vaccine from 2021-02-10T06:36:37
Getting the COVID-19 vaccine is a big decision. In Episode 20 of #AITF, the four Fair siblings discuss the difficulties of making the decision for someone else – their Mom.
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Alzheimer's and Home Helper Services - A Chat w/ Chris Kondracki from 2021-01-27T13:04:37
Care Coordinator and Owner of Always Best Care, Loudoun VA, Chris Kondracki joins Alz In The Fam for the very first episode of 2021! In episode 19, Allan, Poli and Boni sit down with Chris to di...
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Alzheimer's - Advice from Caregivers, For Caregivers from 2020-12-09T06:39:34
Advice for caregivers, from caregivers is the topic in Episode 18 of Alz In The Fam. The four Fair siblings sit down to share the best caregiving tips and tricks that they have learned from thei...
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Alzheimer's - Memories of Grandma&Her Love from 2020-11-25T09:25:25
Even as her Alzheimer’s progresses, Grandma’s love for her family shines through. In a very special Episode 17 of Alz In The Fam, Carmen’s grandchildren share their best memories of their Grandm...
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Alzheimer's - Searching for Mom's New Home from 2020-11-11T15:06:12
Aspects to consider when choosing a care facility for your loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia is the topic of Alz In The Fam Episode 16. In this episode, the four Fair siblings discuss their...
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Alzheimer's - Caregiver Book Club from 2020-10-28T09:58
In Episode 15 of Alz in the Fam, the four Fair siblings each share a book that has helped them in the Alzheimer’s caregiving journey. These books, while all different, all have helped the Fair s...
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Alzheimer's Care&Technology from 2020-10-14T07:17:18
In Episode 14 of Alz In The Fam, Poli, Allan and Trissi discuss technological resources that have impacted their caregiving. As their mom’s Alzheimer’s progresses, they have found quite a few te...
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Alzheimer's - Stages of Caregiver Grief from 2020-09-30T06:48:06
Caregivers suffer from Alzheimer’s too. In Episode 13 of Alz In The Fam, the four Fair siblings discuss how their mom’s Alzheimer’s disease affects each of them.
Following a resource from...
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12. Covid-19, Isolation,&the New Normal in Memory Care Facilities from 2020-09-16T07:11:46
In Episode 12 of Alz In The Fam, the four Fair siblings discuss COVID-19 and its ongoing effects on Memory Care Facilities. Due to COVID-19, many of the residents of these facilities are facing ...
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11. Alzheimer's - Mom's Official Diagnosis from 2020-08-26T05:59:55
In Episode 11 of Alz In The Fam, Allan and Poli detail the final steps of receiving our Mom’s official diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. The steps we took at this stage, starting with an appoint...
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10. Alzheimer's - Chat w/Brigid Reynolds, Neurology Provider, Georgetown University Pt 2 from 2020-08-12T10:19:08
In Episode 10 of Alz In The Fam, Brigid Reynolds, Neurology Provider at Georgetown University’s Memory Disorders Program joins the Fair siblings for another great episode. In this conversation, ...
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9. Alzheimer's - Chat w/ Brigid Reynolds, Neurology Provider, Georgetown University Pt 1 from 2020-07-29T06:29:04
Episode 9 of Alz In The Fam features Brigid Reynolds – our Mom’s neurology provider at Georgetown University’s Memory Disorders Program. All four Fair siblings sit down with Brigid, our first ev...
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8. Alzheimer's - Moving Mom Out of Her House from 2020-07-15T09:17:49
In Episode 8 of Alz In The Fam, listen as we decide that it’s time to intervene in Mom’s living situation. In this episode, the four Fair siblings discuss the next step in Mom’s journey with Alz...
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7. Alzheimer's - Hiring A Caregiver for Mom from 2020-07-01T06:10:36
Episode 7 of Alz In The Fam features all four siblings as they discuss another step in their Mom’s journey: hiring her a caregiver. Hiring a caregiver was a tedious process, as it took several t...
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6. Alzheimer's - Troubling Signs and Behaviors from 2020-06-17T04:16:07
In Episode 6 of Alz In the Fam, ‘Alzheimer’s: Troubling Signs and Behaviors’, all four AITF siblings discuss troubling early signs of Alzheimer’s in their mom.
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5. Alzheimers - 4 Sibling Caregivers, 1 Mom from 2020-06-03T16:14:36
Episode 5 of Alz In The Fam, hosts Allan and Poli introduce two more of their mom’s caregivers – their sisters Boni Fair Vinter and Trissi Fair Bennett! In this episode, all four siblings come t...
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4. Our Mom Has Alzheimer's and COVID-19 from 2020-05-20T07:07:32
Assisted living facilities are being hit hard by COVID-19. In Episode 4 of Alz in the Fam, hosts Allan and Poli discuss the shocking news and aftermath of their mom testing positive for COVID-19...
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3. Alzheimer's - The Sundowning Syndrome from 2020-05-06T07:39:24
The Mayo Clinic article: “Sundowning: Late-day Confusion”, will be the focus of Episode 3 of Alz In The Fam. Sundowning, or twilighting, is a common problem in people with Alzheimer’s and dement...
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2. Alzheimer's - Early Warning Signs from 2020-04-22T00:05:42
“10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s and Dementia”, from Alz.org is the subject of episode 2 of Alz In Fam. Hosts Allan and Poli discuss the early warning signs of Alzheimer’s and dement...
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1. Alzheimer's - From Kids To Caregivers from 2020-04-08T00:34:15
Caregivers and siblings, Allan Fair and Poli Fair Noyes, discuss the early days of their mother’s Dementia and memory loss that eventually led to her Alzheimer’s Diagnosis.