#survivingalzheimers with Dayna Steele
#survivingalzheimers with Dayna Steele
Dayna Steele
#survivingalzheimers with Dayna Steele is a candid conversation about Alzheimer's, caregivers, and families. Dayna speaks with experts, doctors, professional caregivers, and real people who have gone through the journey or are going through the journey right now. Why? Because we have to talk about Alzheimer’s. Now. For more, www.daynasteele.com.
Episode 44 - Darlene Fuchs Get in the Boat
Author Darlene Fuchs shares her journey in Get in the Boat: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and the Dance with Dementia, reflecting on the emotional challenges of caregiving and offering practical strategies for navigating its ups and downs.Watch: https://youtu.be/Tpn0FrJyTDo#dementia #podcast #caregivers Darlene’s LinksGet in the Boat book: https://amzn.to/3LK2pznWebsite: GetInTheBoatBook.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092701665994LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darlene-fuchsDayna’s LinksSurviving Alzheimer’s book: https://amzn.to/4hrdtMGWebsite: https://www.daynasteele.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/daynasteeleInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/daynasteele/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daynasteele/
Nov 12, 2025
21 min
Episode 43 Rick Henkin's Caregiver Mastery System
Rick Henkin, the creator of Caregiver Mastery, talks about mastering the art of caregiving and reaching what he calls Heaven Island - all learned first hand when his wife Sonya was daignosed with Alzheimer’s at age 65. Watch: https://youtu.be/hSN2OM8oQNk#dementia #podcast #caregivers Rick’s Links:Email: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/groups/forfamilycaregiversYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ForFamilyCaregiversLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/forfamilycaregivers/
Nov 5, 2025
23 min
Episode 42 - Marian Heemskerk and The Crow Jacket
On the new episode of #survivingalzheimers …Marian Heemskerk talks about her new book The Crow Jacket: Navigating the Challenges of Dementia - and - where the name came from. YouTube: https://youtu.be/TtDhkXrUaqgAll episodes here: https://www.daynasteele.com/survivingalzheimerspodcastBook: https://amzn.to/3X1KWoqWebsite: https://marianheemskerk.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marian-heemskerkOther resources: https://www.daynasteele.com/#resourcesAdventures of Livvy and the Snail: https://amzn.to/3X104T2#dementia #podcast #caregivers 
Oct 28, 2025
23 min
Episode 41 - Richard Elbein and the US Pointer Study
Richard Elbein, CEO of Houston & Southeast Texas Alzheimer’s Association, tells us about the US Pointer Study -  the first-of-Its-kind, groundbreaking Alzheimer's prevention study. Simple lifestyle changes that can prolong your life and brain in so many ways.YouTube: https://youtu.be/BQQzSDtWXRISpotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6uCHTVSX1AejPhl9v0hNJx?si=jxgBaZ-ZRwGV14vUYnOWKw All episodes here: https://www.daynasteele.com/survivingalzheimerspodcast#speaker #podcast #play #book US Pointer Study: https://www.alz.org/us-pointer/home.aspFree Resources: https://www.daynasteele.com/#resourcesBook: https://amzn.to/4hrdtMGDonate to the Alzheimer’s Association: https://www.alz.org
Oct 21, 2025
23 min
Episode 40 - I Am Betty with Josh Pettit
Josh Pettit and I became friends when his mom Betty went viral with her conversation with “the woman in the mirror.” Now we help others and each other #survivingalzheimers. Find out more about Josh’s journey here.Watch or listen here: https://youtu.be/v1ZEVfw3mlcAll episodes here: https://www.daynasteele.com/survivingalzheimerspodcast#speaker #podcast #play #book Book: https://amzn.to/4ooVUAi Website: https://www.facebook.com/joshuapettitFree Resources: https://www.daynasteele.com/#resources
Oct 14, 2025
27 min
Episode 39 - Minding Your Memory with Lisa Feiner
Lisa Feiner, creator of SharpAgain.org talks about her new book Minding Your Memory: what you can do now to prevent dementia and stay sharp for life. Watch or listen: https://youtu.be/YmpGXuNAwEAAll episodes here: https://www.daynasteele.com/survivingalzheimerspodcast#speaker #podcast #play #book Book: https://amzn.to/4nbaN97Website: http://sharpagain.orgFree Resources: https://www.daynasteele.com/#resources
Oct 1, 2025
25 min
Episode 38 - Janice Justiz - Move That Body!
Janice Justiz is a leading pediatric physical therapist located in Naples, Florida. When she’s not working with her young patients, she advises her mom and her sister-in-law (me) on stretches we can do every morning before we even get out of bed. It’s a great way to wake up AND keep your body in motion - which can slow cognitive decline. Gotta keep it moving!Watch or listen: https://youtu.be/oOdQiJ7ZqIsAll episodes here: https://www.daynasteele.com/survivingalzheimerspodcastTrailer: https://youtu.be/dzQhEFAv9eM#survivingalzheimers #alzheimers #caregivers #dementia #speaker #podcast #play #book 
Sep 4, 2025
25 min
Episode 37 - Tony Stewart Carrying the Tiger
When Tony Stewart’s wife, Lynn, receives a sudden and devastating diagnosis, they sit together at their small kitchen table, holding hands and wondering how much time they have left – and what they can do to get more of it. His book, Carrying the Tiger, is both a love letter and a guide for anyone walking beside illness or loss. Listen: https://open.spotify.com/episode/15OLfjZ0nqFyFd1AKtKVTs?si=JIqPk3UlSHGlVB2XW0dyvwWatch: https://youtu.be/ObCsLCU2EFoTrailer: https://youtu.be/ch9q5EWahEsCarrying the Tiger: Living with Cancer, Dying with Grace, Finding Joy While Grieving https://amzn.to/4ldvRtL#alzheimers #caregivers #dementia #speaker #podcast #play #book All episodes here: https://www.daynasteele.com/survivingalzheimerspodcast
Aug 3, 2025
25 min
Episode 36 - ALL the POAs you need with attorney Betsy Grubbs
Betsy Grubbs, our go-to attorney, revisits Powers of Attorney with us. The standards and the new ones. And, why you need all of them. Now. Watch: https://youtu.be/ykZ7CRT4nHA#survivingalzheimers #alzheimers #caregivers #dementia #speaker #podcast #play #book Listen to all #survivingalzheimers episodes here: https://www.daynasteele.com/survivingalzheimerspodcastHave questions? Need more? Contact Betsy here: https://tlaw.us/contact-usFor more information, visit www.daynasteele.com or email [email protected].
Jul 23, 2025
25 min
Episode 35 - Home sweet home care with Aaron Marcum
On the new episode of #survivingalzheimers, homecare expert and advocate Aaron Marcum talks about the future of the industry and what comes next for families looking for care for a loved one.Watch: https://youtu.be/qWeyhnJdDtAAaron’s Website: https://www.aaronmarcum.comBreakaway 365: https://www.breakaway365.comBest of Home Care Awards: https://awards.activatedinsights.comAaron on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-marcum/For more information, https://www.daynasteele.com
Jul 15, 2025
32 min
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