Becoming a Caregiver Overnight: A Daughter’s Viral Story

Becoming a Caregiver Overnight: A Daughter’s Viral Story

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Amy Lukac of Bridgewater, New Jersey, who shares her unexpected journey into caregiving after becoming her mother’s primary caregiver overnight. She opens up about navigating caregiving, a complicated family history, and the realities of supporting a parent living with dementia. She also discusses how a viral TikTok inspired her to share her caregiving experience publicly, helping her connect with fellow caregivers and raise awareness about Alzheimer’s.

Need assistance? Call the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline (800.272.3900).

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AAIC 2026: Breaking Down the Top Alzheimer's Research Announcements

AAIC 2026: Breaking Down the Top Alzheimer's Research Announcements

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 Internati...

17 Juli 23min

The Healing Power of Music & Alzheimer's

The Healing Power of Music & Alzheimer's

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...

18 Juni 22min

Sandwich Caregiving: Navigating FTD While Raising a Young Family

Sandwich Caregiving: Navigating FTD While Raising a Young Family

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). Sh...

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Hospice and Palliative Care Explained: When Support Matters Most

Hospice and Palliative Care Explained: When Support Matters Most

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 di...

23 Apr 27min

Targeting Tau: New Hope in Alzheimer’s Research

Targeting Tau: New Hope in Alzheimer’s Research

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...

26 Mars 27min

Life After Diagnosis: A Conversation on Living Well

Life After Diagnosis: A Conversation on Living Well

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...

26 Feb 21min

Olympian AJ Mleczko Griswold on Alzheimer's and Family

Olympian AJ Mleczko Griswold on Alzheimer's and Family

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 mo...

22 Jan 29min

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