The Stigma of ‘Dementia’: Mike Zuendel’s Mission to Change the Language (Part 2)
Season 3, Episode 7

by livingourbest | Jul 17, 2025 | Uncategorized

Welcome to the second part of our conversation with Mike Zuendel. Hosts Lori, Bob, and Denis speak with Mike, founder of NotDemented.com, who dives deep into his mission to eliminate the word “dementia” from our vocabulary due to its profound stigma and...

Mike Zuendel’s Alzheimer’s Journey (Part 1)
Season 3, Episode 6

by livingourbest | Jul 10, 2025 | Uncategorized

In the first part of a powerful two-episode special, hosts Lori, Bob, and Denis are joined by the inspiring Mike Zuendel. Mike shares his deeply personal and proactive journey with memory loss. He opens up about his family’s history with Alzheimer’s and...

Challenging Memory Loss Stigma: Sam Simon’s Story of Advocacy & Resilience
Season 3, Episode 5

by livingourbest | Jul 4, 2025 | Uncategorized

Welcome to Season 3, Episode 5 of “Living Our Best with Memory Loss”! In this powerful episode, hosts Bob, Lori, Denis, and SuAnne are joined by the inspiring Sam and Susan Simon. Sam and Susan share their remarkable journey, beginning with Susan’s...

The Montessori Approach – Redefining What’s Possible with Memory Loss
Season 3, Epsiode 4

by livingourbest | Jun 26, 2025 | Uncategorized

What if redesigning the world around you could lead to a more purposeful and fulfilling life with memory loss? In this powerful episode, hosts Bob, Lori, Denis, and SuAnne sit down with Katie Norris, an expert in applying the Montessori method to memory care, to...

You Are Not Alone: Finding Community & Purpose with the Alzheimer’s Association
Season 3, Episode 3

by livingourbest | Jun 20, 2025 | Uncategorized

In this moving episode, we are joined by Sarah Dickson of the Alzheimer’s Association, Tennessee Chapter, and Donna Barber, a dedicated volunteer whose husband, Larry, is living with Alzheimer’s. Donna shares her personal journey with immense...