About Surviving the Now: Younger Onset Alzheimer's Support Sessions
Welcome to Surviving the Now: Younger-Onset Alzheimer’s. Each week, a group of spouses and/or family members talk openly about the realities of loving someone with younger-onset Alzheimer’s—the heartbreak, the hope, the guilt, the grace, and everything in between. If you're waking up every day to a life you didn’t plan for, you're not alone. Let’s walk this journey together—one moment, one memory, and one breath at a time."
On this episode Cherie, Becca, Eileen, and Karen focus on the importance of advocacy but bring some special guests to discuss their perspective on Younger Onset Alzheimer's, and share advice, tips, and affirmations for their local, regional, and global communities. Support & Resources: “If you or someone you know is navigating younger onset Alzheimer’s, you’re not alone. Reach out to local support groups, or contact the Alzheimer's Associationfor guidance and help.”Join the Conversa...
22 May 2026
EP#7 - Advocacy and Support
On this episode Eillen, Cherie, Becca, and Karen focus on the importance of advocacy and support in their lives as caregivers for spouses with Younger Onset Alzheimer's, and share advice, tips, and affirmations for their local, regional, and global communities. Support & Resources: “If you or someone you know is navigating younger onset Alzheimer’s, you’re not alone. Reach out to local support groups, or contact the Alzheimer's Associationfor guidance and help.”Join the Conversation...
27 Apr 2026
EP#6 - How We Live With Joy and Grief Simultaneously
On this episode Cherie, Becca, Eileen, and Karen change the format for a candid discussion on welcome back the community and focus on personal joy and grief tied to their lives as caregivers for spouses with Younger Onset Alzheimer's, and discuss the varied faces of it with advice, tips, and affirmations. Support & Resources: “If you or someone you know is navigating younger onset Alzheimer’s, you’re not alone. Reach out to local support groups, or contact the Alzheimer's Associatio...
20 Mar 2026
Ep #5 - Defining Younger Onset Alzheimer's (and Travel tips)
On this episode Karen, Cherie, Becca, and Eileen welcome back the community and focus on the details of what Younger Onset Alzheimer's is the varied faces of it with advice, tips, and affirmations. Support & Resources: “If you or someone you know is navigating younger onset Alzheimer’s, you’re not alone. Reach out to local support groups, or contact the Alzheimer's Associationfor guidance and help.”Join the Conversation: “Stay connected with others on the same journey. Visit w...
27 Feb 2026
Ep #4 - Community and Finances
On this episode Karen, Cherie, and Becca focus on the importance of community and chat about the impact early onset can have on finances with advice, tips, and affirmations. Support & Resources: “If you or someone you know is navigating younger onset Alzheimer’s, you’re not alone. Reach out to local support groups, or contact the Alzheimer's Associationfor guidance and help.”Join the Conversation: “Stay connected with others on the same journey. Visit www.survivingthenow.com t...
23 Dec 2025
EP #3 - Large Gatherings and the Holidays
On this episode Karen, Cherie, Becca, and Eileen welcome back the community and focus on the upcoming holidays with advice, tips, and affirmations. Support & Resources: “If you or someone you know is navigating younger onset Alzheimer’s, you’re not alone. Reach out to local support groups, or contact the Alzheimer's Associationfor guidance and help.”Join the Conversation: “Stay connected with others on the same journey. Visit www.survivingthenow.com to find more resources, sha...
19 Nov 2025
EP #2 - Clinical Stages and Advocacy
On this episode Karen, Cherie, Becca, and Eileen welcome back the community with a focus of spousal/partner clinical stages and advocacy. Topics include: expectations of physical decline, "sundowning", the necessity of personal time, emotional support, guilt, the role of family and friends, and as always the vital importance of finding partners on the journey. Support & Resources: “If you or someone you know is navigating younger onset Alzheimer’s, you’re not alone. Reach out to loc...
1 Nov 2025
EP #1 - Beginnings
This first episode of Surviving the Now: Journey with Younger Onset Alzheimer’s introduces participants to each other and sets a supportive tone. Karen, Cherie, Becca, and Eileen share their experiences, discuss living in the present, and explore coping strategies. The aim of this episode is to create a safe space for connection, support, and understanding, helping everyone feel less alone in their journey. Support & Resources: “If you or someone you know is navigating younger onset...
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