This podcast is the story of Ken and Shanna, a married couple who's lives have been forever changed (for the better) because we have learned to live with and ultimately Survive Alzheimer's disease. We have learned many lessons in our 12+ year journey together down Dementia Road. Our mission is to help caregivers and families who have been changed by Alzheimer's disease. We share our experiences on how we both eventually rediscovered joy and gained a peace that passes all understanding, all while dealing with our lifes greatest challenge.
The Surviving Alzheimer's Podcast
Claim This Podcastby Ken Cardita - Ascending Minds LLC
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48 episodes
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This podcast is the story of Ken and Shanna, a married couple who's lives have been forever changed (for the better) because we have learned to live with and ultimately Survive Alzheimer's disease. We have learned many lessons in our 12+ year journey together down Dementia Road. Our mission is to help caregivers and families who have been changed by Alzheimer's disease. We share our experiences on how we both eventually rediscovered joy and gained a peace that passes all understanding, all while dealing with our lifes greatest challenge.
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Recent Episodes
February 17, 2026
EP 48 Checking In
Send Ken a Text Message about the Podcast Checking In After a Break: Grief, Support, and Shanna’s Ongoing Alzheimer’s Journey Host Ken Cardita returns to the Surviving Alzheimer’s Podcast after several months away to explain his absence and share personal updates from his 13-year caregiving journey with his wife, Shanna. He describes ongoing grief and sadness over the past few months, beginning with Shanna’s roommate passing away shortly before Thanksgiving and continuing through the h...
October 13, 2025
EP 47 Is She Suffering ?
Send Ken a Text Message about the Podcast Understanding Suffering in Alzheimer's Disease: A Caregiver's Perspective In episode 47 of the Surviving Alzheimer's Podcast, host Ken Cardina delves into the topic of suffering, specifically examining whether or not his wife Shanna, who has Alzheimer's, is suffering. Drawing from a poignant conversation with his daughter, Ken explores both emotional and mental aspects of suffering in the context of Alzheimer's caregiving. He provides detailed insigh...
August 13, 2025
EP 46 What I Did this Summer
Send Ken a Text Message about the Podcast Overcoming Guilt and Cherishing Moments: A Caregiver's Summer Reflections Ken shares heartfelt experiences from his summer, including celebrating his 45th wedding anniversary with his wife Shanna, who is battling Alzheimer's, Shanna's 65th birthday with her family, and a long overdue extended family vacation. Ken reflects on the emotional journey of transitioning from full-time caregiving to balancing family life, overcoming survivor's guilt, an...
48 total episodes available with 1 transcripts
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