ALZ AUTHORS: A Decade of Stories that Change Culture

ALZ AUTHORS: A Decade of Stories that Change Culture

Author: Susie Singer Carter and Don Priess August 24, 2025 Duration: 51:47
This episode launches Season 10 of Love Conquers Alz 🎙️! And fittingly, we’re celebrating the 10th anniversary of Alz Authors, the global community changing the dementia narrative one book at a time. My co-host, Don Priess and I sit down with Marianne Sciucco and Christy Byrne Yates to reflect on a decade of impact — from books to podcasts to their brand-new film festival. What began as a one-month blog has grown into a worldwide network of 400+ storytellers sharing authentic expe...

Hosted by Susie Singer Carter and Don Priess, Love Conquers Alz emerges from a place of deep personal understanding. Both have walked the demanding path of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s, and they channel that firsthand experience into every conversation. This isn't a clinical lecture, but a shared space where the emotional and practical realities of caregiving are met with compassion, resilience, and even moments of levity. The podcast draws a direct line from their acclaimed work, including their Oscar-qualified film "My Mom and The Girl" featuring Valerie Harper, translating that narrative empathy into ongoing dialogue. You'll hear honest discussions that span the spectrum from medical insights and daily fitness strategies for both caregiver and loved one, to the raw, emotional weight and unexpected grace notes found in this journey. The aim is to forge a sense of community, dismantling the isolation that can accompany this role by offering tangible advice, shared stories, and a reminder that you are not navigating this alone. Tune in for a blend of education, personal reflection, and supportive conversation that acknowledges the hardship while steadfastly focusing on the power of connection and love.
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ANDREW KARESA: Speak Their Language - Person-Centered Dementia Care [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:02
A dementia diagnosis changes the whole map of a family, and the systems we rely on often make it harder, not easier. What happens when dementia care begins with the person...not the diagnosis? Susie Singer Carter and Don…
NANCY TREASTER: Frontotemporal Dementia And The Fight For Clarity [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:59
What happens when you know something is wrong, but no one believes you? In this heartfelt episode of Love Conquers Alz, Susie Singer Carter and Don Priess welcome Nancy Treaster, co-founder of The Caregiver's Journey, to…
LAURA FINNELLY, RN, BCPA, CSCM: How To Be A Healthcare Cop Without A Badge [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:06
A rushed discharge. A chart that does not match reality. A loved one with Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s dementia who cannot explain what hurts. If you have ever felt bullied by a system that moves too fast, this conversatio…
MARK WILSON: The Care Leader Mindset [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:17
Alzheimer’s can take so much, so fast, and the hardest part is feeling like you have zero control. We’re Susie Singer Carter and Don Priess, and we’re joined by Mark Wilson, a former Fortune 500 leadership executive whos…