JEN TREJO: The Power of Love and Advocacy - A Mother's Fight for Better Long-Term Care

JEN TREJO: The Power of Love and Advocacy - A Mother's Fight for Better Long-Term Care

Author: Susie Singer Carter and Don Priess September 18, 2024 Duration: 1:08:50
How can a system meant to care for our most vulnerable turn into our worst nightmare? Join us as we kick off a special series of Love Conquers Alz episodes, inspired by our soon-to-be-released documentary, "No Country for Old People." We’re honored to have Rick Mountcastle, former U.S. attorney and co-producer of our documentary, with us. Rick offers his eye-opening experiences prosecuting nursing homes for fraud and abuse. Together, we hope to shed light on the urgent need for public a...

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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Love Conquers Alz
Podcast Episodes
ALZ AUTHORS: A Decade of Stories that Change Culture [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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 Prie…
NICOLE àBECKETT: Hero Generation - The Digital Cavalry has Arrived! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:48
Every caregiver knows the feeling—overwhelmed by endless to-do lists, struggling to coordinate help from well-meaning family members, and searching desperately for reliable information at 3 AM. Nicole àBeckett lived this…
RICHARD ROUTMAN: We Need to Talk About What's Happening to Our Elders [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:23
Alzheimer's and elder care demand our attention not just because millions endure them, but because the systems that are supposed to protect our most vulnerable are fundamentally broken. In light of the upcoming release o…
BREANA PATEL: Can AI Transform Long Term Care? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:05
Could artificial intelligence be the solution to our eldercare crisis? In this riveting episode, we dive deep into the intersection of technology and compassionate care with Breana Patel, founder and CEO of Owie AI. The…