Alzheimer's Slayers
Alzheimer's Slayers
Lonna.co
Change the way you think about your mind. Alzheimer’s Slayers podcast tells the personal, social, economic and political stories of dementia through meaningful conversations with Alzheimer’s victims, caregivers, researchers and scientists.
Ep 7 Alzheimer's Blood Test is BS
Reasons why the C2N Diagnostics blood test for Alzheimer's is not an awesome idea.
Dec 1, 2020
9 min
Don't Care About Alzheimer's? Here's Why You Should
Lonna explains what happens if we don't pay attention to the crisis of Alzheimer's and dementia.
Nov 30, 2020
27 min
What We Wish We Would Have Known at the Beginning - Ep. 5
What's one thing you wish you would have known at the beginning of your journey? This is a question we asked people who are several years, if not a decade, into their caretaking journey.  The answers are powerful and we hope that they will be useful to those of you who are just starting out on your caretaking journey.
Nov 23, 2020
28 min
How Alzheimer's Affects Caretaker Mental Health - Ep.4
The Alzheimer’s Association reports 40-60% of caregivers experience depression or anxiety. Marissa and Lonna share their own mental health journey, explain why mental health is so important and common ways to cope.
Nov 23, 2020
23 min
COVID-19, The Holidays & Alzheimer's - Ep. 3
Marissa and Lonna discuss logistical and emotional barriers associated with visiting (or not visiting) loved ones during the holidays amidst a major pandemic.
Nov 23, 2020
30 min
Normal Emotions that are Awful - Ep. 2
Alzheimer's Slayers Podcast
Nov 23, 2020
33 min
1- Welcome to Alzheimer's Slayers! Lonna & Marissa's Stories
Welcome to the Alzheimer's Slayers Podcast! This is a podcast about and for people who are navigating Alzheimer's in their families. In this podcast we will discuss family dynamics, caregiving, scientific interventions, epigenetics, and other topics that will help people become more educated and empowered as they navigate the journey of Alzheimer's.  In the first episode both Lonna and Marissa share their personal stories with Alzheimer's.   Welcome to our journey! If you're looking for more support, please join our Facebook Community for Children of Parents with Alzheimer's.
Nov 8, 2020
34 min