Alz In The Fam
Alzheimer's Sucks. But our Family Rocks! Learn, Love and Laugh with Us, as We Care for Our Mom, and Fight For A Cure.
More Love From NYC, 9/11/21
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. #NeverForget #SpokenWord …
My Mother-in-Law Has Alzheimer's
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 …
Alzheimer's & Psychedelics - A New Pathway to Treatment w/Del Potter, PhD
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 …
Alzheimer's and The Covid-19 Vaccine
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 …
Alzheimer's and Home Helper Services - A Chat w/ Chris Kondracki
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, …
Alzheimer's - Advice from Caregivers, For Caregivers
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 …
Alzheimer's - Memories of Grandma & Her Love
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 …
Alzheimer's - Searching for Mom's New Home
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 …
Alzheimer's - Caregiver Book Club
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 …
Alzheimer's Care & Technology
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 - Stages of Caregiver Grief
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 …
12. Covid-19, Isolation, & the New Normal in Memory Care Facilities
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 …
11. Alzheimer's - Mom's Official Diagnosis
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 …
10. Alzheimer's - Chat w/Brigid Reynolds, Neurology Provider, Georgetown University Pt 2
In Episode 10 of Alz In The Fam, Brigid Reynolds, Neurology Provider at Georgetown University’s Memory Disorders Program joins the Fair siblings for …
9. Alzheimer's - Chat w/ Brigid Reynolds, Neurology Provider, Georgetown University Pt 1
Episode 9 of Alz In The Fam features Brigid Reynolds – our Mom’s neurology provider at Georgetown University’s Memory Disorders Program. All four …
8. Alzheimer's - Moving Mom Out of Her House
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 …
7. Alzheimer's - Hiring A Caregiver for Mom
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 …
6. Alzheimer's - Troubling Signs and Behaviors
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.
Each of the four siblings – …
5. Alzheimers - 4 Sibling Caregivers, 1 Mom
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 …
4. Our Mom Has Alzheimer's and COVID-19
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 …
3. Alzheimer's - The Sundowning Syndrome
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 …
2. Alzheimer's - Early Warning Signs
“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 …
1. Alzheimer's - From Kids To Caregivers
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 …
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