Speaking of Alzheimer's

About Speaking of Alzheimer's

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

Publisher

Alzheimer's Association Northeast

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Feb 2024

Latest episode

9 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

61 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Oct 2026

   Beyond the Study: U.S. POINTER One Year Later

   On today’s episode, we’re checking in on the U.S. POINTER study one year later. Study participant Linda Pietras shares her experience and reflects on the lifestyle changes she’s continued, including diet and social engagement. We’re also joined by Dr. Molly Split, a neuropsychologist at Butler Hospital, who discusses her research exploring what helps people engage in and sustain healthy behaviors, including the role of self-confidence. Need assistance? Call the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline (800.272.3900).

2. 

   10 Sept 2026

   From the Newsroom to the Walk to End Alzheimer's

   On today’s episode, we’re joined by WPRI's Mike Montecalvo and WTNH's Laura Hutchinson, two television news anchors and longtime emcees for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Both have deeply personal connections to Alzheimer’s and dementia, and they’ve also shared the stories of others affected by the disease through their work in the media. We talk about their family experiences, the power of storytelling, and what keeps them coming back to the Walk each year to support families and the fight to end Alzheimer’s. To register for the Walk to End Alzheimer's visit alz.org/walk (alz.org/walk). Need assistance? Call the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline (800.272.3900).

3. 

   13 Aug 2026

   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).

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

12 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 35 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

50

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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