Changing the Narrative: One Man’s Journey to Alzheimer’s Diagnosis and Treatment
Dementia Matters26 Mar 2025

Changing the Narrative: One Man’s Journey to Alzheimer’s Diagnosis and Treatment

Receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia can be a complicated experience. While some experience relief at being able to put a name to their concerns, many worry about telling loved ones or being treated differently due to the stigma surrounding the word “dementia.” Mike Zuendel joins the podcast to share his experience of being diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) due to Alzheimer’s disease and how he’s pushing back against the stigma surrounding dementia. He also talks about how early detection and treatment have allowed him to lead a normal life with cognitive impairment.

Guest: Mike Zuendel, member, board of directors, Banner Alzheimer’s Institute Foundation, member, Alzheimer’s Patient Advisory Board, Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation, founder, Initiative to Change the D-Word, founder, CEO, Legacy Bridge Private Family Offices

Show Notes

Learn more about Mike Zuendel on his profile on the Initiative to Change the D-Word’s website.

Learn more about MCI by listening to other MCI-related episodes of Dementia Matters.

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