Living With Alzheimer's

Christoph Sisson

English Documentary Health & Fitness Mental Health Personal Journals Society & Culture

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Episodes 28

Avg. Duration 56m

Activity Highly Active

Apple Rating ★ 5.0 (12)

Since Sep 2021

Latest Episode May 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule

Every 2 Months

Format

Episodic

Hosting

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About This Podcast

Living With Alzheimer’s is a podcast about living with dementia from the perspective of Ginger, an octogenarian with early-stage Alzheimer’s, and Christoph, her son and full-time caregiver. Their conversations with each other and with a variety of subject matter experts provide listeners with heartfelt stories of Ginger’s journey as well as best practices for other caregivers who are providing support for friends or family members living with the impacts of dementia. Ginger, a former English teacher and retired librarian, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2019. Her daily life has been impacted by dementia in a way that gives her a unique perspective on life and living. Christoph, Ginger’s son and full-time caregiver, is a former journalism teacher and amateur radio host. He has been learning from dementia care experts and started the podcast as a way to share insights from subject matter experts with the many families impacted by dementia. Subscribe to the podcast to follow Ginger’s story and to learn more about available resources for dementia care.

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Recent Episodes

Elvis Has Left the Building (but the show goes on)

May 05, 2026 1h 8m

In this episode on the Living with Alzheimer's podcast, Christoph describes how Ginger’s dementia journey unfolded from her Alzheimer’s diagnoses until her final days. Along the way, he also shares…

Navigating Memory Loss: Essential Questions and Answers on Alzheimer's and Dementia

Feb 02, 2026 51m

In this episode of the Living with Alzheimer's podcast, Christoph interviews Dr. Catherine Madison, a Bay Area neurologist who founded the Ray Dolby Brain Health Center and recently authored…

A New Approach to Dementia - Research Insights to Develop Individualized Care Strategies

Oct 23, 2025 58m

In this episode on the Living with Alzheimer's podcast, Christoph interviews Andrea Tales, Professor of Dementia Research at Swansea University in Wales of the United Kingdom.They discuss the book A…

My Two Elaines: A resource for healthier and more joyful caregiving

May 27, 2025 47m

In this episode of Living with Alzheimer's, Christoph interviews Martin Schreiber, former governor of Wisconsin, about his book My Two Elaines: Learning, Coping, and Surviving as an Alzheimer’s…

Caregiving Through Catastrophe - How caregivers can prepare for natural disasters

Feb 23, 2025 29m

In this episode on the Living with Alzheimer's podcast, Christoph interviews Tina Sadarangani, ANP-C GNP-BC PhD RN, Assistant Professor at NYU School of Medicine and the Rory Meyers College of…

Insights for navigating senior living options

Jan 16, 2025 52m

In this episode on the Living with Alzheimer's podcast, Christoph interviews Michael Loughman, Director of Sales for Holland Home, a nonprofit senior living and care organization in Grand Rapids,…

What the heck is long-term care insurance, and why should I care?

Dec 07, 2024 1h 1m

In this episode on the Living with Alzheimer's podcast, Christoph interviews Matt McCann, Chief Operations Officer and Master Trainer at McCann Insurance Services, focused on customizing long-term…

Better Dementia Care - Learning Teepa Snow's Positive Approach to Care

Oct 06, 2024 56m

In this episode on the Living with Alzheimer's podcast, Christoph interviews Amanda Bulgarelli, Chief Operations Officer and Master Trainer for Positive Approach to Care, an organization focused on…

Insights for Caregiving During Late Stage Alzheimer’s

Sep 01, 2024 1h 8m

In this episode on the Living with Alzheimer's podcast, Christoph interviews licensed master social worker Megan Cowan about her work as Social Work Team Lead for Corewell Health Hospice &…

When is hospice care right for a person with dementia? Probably earlier than you thought.

Jun 17, 2024 1h 5m

In this episode on the Living with Alzheimer's podcast, Christoph interviews social worker Deb Langer and advisor Julie Capra of Hospice of Michigan. They discuss what hospice is and dispel common…

Releasing the Butterfly - Caring for a spouse with Alzheimer's

Apr 27, 2024 53m

In this episode on the Living with Alzheimer's podcast, Christoph interviews Max Sherman, author of Releasing the Butterfly: A Love Affair in Four Acts. The book shares many insights about caring for…

Tips and Resources for Gen X Caregiving

Mar 31, 2024 58m

In this episode on the Living with Alzheimer's podcast, Christoph interviews Steve Mullen, co-host with his wife Jennifer on Caregiving Gen X Style, a podcast by Gen Xers for Gen Xers who are taking…

CareMobi: An app to improve healthcare outcomes for the elderly

Feb 18, 2024 1h 2m

In this episode on the Living with Alzheimer's podcast, Christoph interviews Tina Sadarangani, ANP-C GNP-BC PhD RN, Assistant Professor at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing.They discuss her research…

Better Dementia Care - Focusing on the person and not their disability

Feb 01, 2024 47m

In this episode on the Living with Alzheimer's podcast, Christoph interviews Nicole Brackett, Director of Care Delivery and Quality for Homewatch CareGivers. They discuss the many services Homewatch…

Olera Care - Where families and caregivers can find resources to help them care for the elderly and those living with dementia

Sep 22, 2023 1h 7m

In this episode on the Living with Alzheimer's podcast, Christoph interviews Dr. Logan DuBose. Logan is the co-founding director of Olera, a research organization supported by the National Institute…

Meet the author of The Gap Between: Loving and Supporting Someone with Alzheimer’s

Mar 05, 2023 55m

In this episode on the Living with Alzheimer's podcast, Christoph interviews Mary Moreland, author of The Gap Between: Loving and Supporting Someone with Alzheimer’s.They discuss Mary’s experience as…

What families can do if they notice signs of dementia during the holidays

Jan 08, 2023 44m

In this episode on the Living with Alzheimer's podcast, Christoph interviews Kathryn Ribant Payne, Communications Director for Alzheimer's Association Michigan Chapter. They discuss how call volume…

The Life Story Project - Helping provide dignified care for people living with dementia

Nov 17, 2022 32m

In this episode, Ginger and I speak with Beth Mastel-Smith, professor of nursing at The University of Texas at Tyler, about the Life Story project she is conducting with Michelle Kimzey, professor of…

Research and insider tips about self-care to help caregivers be more successful

Sep 23, 2022 1h 39m

In this episode, I speak with Amanda Leggett, Ph.D., Assistant Research Professor at the University of Michigan, about her research studying caregiving styles that help reduce stress and increase…

What the heck is sundowning and how can caregivers help when it occurs?

Jul 19, 2022 1h 18m

In this episode on the Living with Alzheimer's podcast, Christoph discusses sundowning with Claudia Schwenzer, a Care Counselor for Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter. Care counselors help…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Living With Alzheimer's have?

Living With Alzheimer's has published 28 episodes since September 2021, covering topics in Documentary, Health & Fitness.

Is Living With Alzheimer's still active?

Living With Alzheimer's is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 months. Average episode length is 56m.