In this encore episode, Hello Alzheimer's host Karla Hult talks with Michael Ellenbogen. Michael is a husband, father and former high-powered network operations manager for a Fortune 500 financial institution. And Michael -- a self-described "bulldozer of dementia" -- is also a fierce and tireless international advocate of those living with dementia. And that group includes Michael himself.

Michael's journey began at the excruciatingly young age of 39 with his first diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease coming a full decade later. And while doctors remain uncertain what -- or even how many -- form(s) of dementia Michael may have, Michael is focused on all he can do right now to improve the lives of everyone living with dementia, their families and our communities. He serves on boards, advises organizations, testified before Congress, and even addressed the World Health Organization in Geneva, Switzerland.

To say this is a "must listen to" episode in our "Voices of Dementia" series is an understatement. Because Michael simultaneously charms and challenges... showing us all how we can use our own unique voice of dementia.

For more of Michael's powerful perspective, you can check out his book: From the Corner Office to Alzheimer's.

Michael also mentioned his favorite Alzheimer's- or dementia-related organization is UsAgainstAlzheimer's.

As always, you can reach out to us if you questions or topics you'd like us to consider: Karla@SoManyGoodbyes.com. And please like, review, share and subscribe to "Hello Alzheimer's." We remain so grateful for your support.

Hello Alzheimer's host Karla Hult talks again with Kelly Grosklags, international speaker, therapist and author. This time, Kelly answers YOUR grief-related questions related to the Alzheimer's and other dementia journey.

As a reminder: Kelly brings compassion, empathy and education to every conversation about grief, by drawing upon her own profound loss as a child and decades of walking alongside families and individuals experiencing their own grief. She's a Board-Certified Diplomat in Clinical Social Work, holds fellowships and has published podcasts, blogs and books. Kelly has also created the public healing forum, "Conversations with Kelly."

In this conversation with Kelly, Kelly answers your questions about the unique grief that accompanies everyone on the Alzheimer's or other dementia journey as we say So Many Goodbyes. You can also listen to our first conversation with Kelly here.

As mentioned, there are a lot of wonderful articles and studies regarding brain health, including this short article from the Mayo Clinic, this one from the Alzheimer's Association and another from Harvard University.

As always, if you are enjoying Hello Alzheimer's, please provide a review and subscribe. We SO appreciate your support.

Hello Alzheimer's host Karla Hult talks with Kelly Grosklags, international speaker, therapist and author.

Kelly brings compassion, empathy and education to every conversation about grief, by drawing upon her own profound loss as a child and decades of walking alongside families and individuals experiencing their own grief. She's a Board-Certified Diplomat in Clinical Social Work, holds fellowships and has published podcasts, blogs and books. Kelly has also created the public healing forum, "Conversations with Kelly."

In THIS conversation with Kelly, Kelly and Karla talk about the unique grief that accompanies everyone on the Alzheimer's or other dementia journey as we say So Many Goodbyes.

Please enjoy this first conversation with Kelly. And yes, we invite you to send us your grief-related questions for Kelly for our next conversation. You can simply email Karla, at: Karla@SoManyGoodbyes.com.

As always, if you are enjoying Hello Alzheimer's, please provide a review and subscribe. We SO appreciate your support.