Season 1. Episode 9.  Thank you so much for listening to our podcast. In this episode we talk about our mom and technology.  Mom had a pretty good grip on computers and tech before her Alzheimer's and as it progressed (before we knew) she was famous for downloading viruses and unplugging things.  We even tried to get her an iPad thinking that if a two-year-old could use it, our mom with Alzheimer's could use it. We were wrong. 

We do have some lovely listener stories to share in this episode. The first comes from Laura. Laura's Instagram is here: https://www.instagram.com/scotgirl93/ and here is the link to donate to her Longest Day hike this year: http://act.alz.org/goto/200Miles2ENDALZ

The second story comes from Lickety Glitz of StumpedTownDementia.  You can read her blog here: https://www.stumpedtowndementia.com/, here Instagram account is here: https://www.instagram.com/stumpedtowndementia/ and finally here is the article written featuring her and her mother: https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2020/05/29/covid-19-dementia-surviving.

We are asking anyone with an Alzheimer's or dementia story to call or write in and share your stories with us (and everyone else who listens). You can call in at 850-254-9595 and share.  If you are international listener, outside the USA, you can record your story with your phone in a voice memo or you can use Zoom audio or your webcam.  Then email us the sound file at whentheyforgetpodcast@gmail.com. 

Let's keep sharing our stories.

Season 1. Episode 8.  Thank you so much for listening to our podcast. In this episode we talk about all the different jobs Mom has had in our memory and why this is important now.  In her Alzheimer's, our mom believes she is working at her memory care.  Sometimes it stresses her out, but most of the time it seems to bring her comfort and stability. 

We didn't receive any listener stories in time for this episode, but look for some in episode 9. 

We are asking anyone with an Alzheimer's or dementia story to call or write in and share your stories with us (and everyone else who listens). You can call in at 850-254-9595 and share.  If you are international listener, outside the USA, you can record your story with your phone in a voice memo or you can use Zoom audio or your webcam.  Then email us the sound file at whentheyforgetpodcast@gmail.com. 

Let's keep sharing our stories.

Season 1. Episode 7.  We're so happy you're listening to our podcast. In this episode talk about our plans for Mom's pandemic birthday party.  Since she is in memory care, we can only gather (in a small group) outside her window. 

There was a man who walked by and saw us sitting in camping chairs outside Mom's window and said, "Way to adapt and overcome." Hence the subtitle for this episode. 

Our first story comes from Lesley.  You can find her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/lesley.may/

This episode also features a story by Christine who is also on Instagram.  She started her account to share stories of her dad and be a source of support for others through this pandemic. Here is her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/douglas.harolds.memories/

Finally, we hear from Bill Cohen, is one of our favorite story contributors.  Here is his information.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cohencaregivingsupport/
Website: https://cohencaregivingsupport.com/
Facebook group for caregivers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/235240217385401/

We also talk about the Accordion Man who used to play at our mom's memory care home every Saturday.  Mom LOVED his visits and we called him and asked him if he would play his accordion for mom outside the window.  He agreed and he really made the day for her! Here is his website: http://www.joeszaboaccordionman.com/index.html

We are asking anyone with an Alzheimer's or dementia story to call or write in and share your stories with us (and everyone else who listens). You can call in at 850-254-9595 and share.  You can also record your story with your phone in a voice memo, you can use Zoom audio or your webcam.  Then email us the sound file at whentheyforgetpodcast@gmail.com. 

Let's keep sharing our stories.