LIVING
OUR BEST
WITH
MEMORY
LOSS
A podcast series produced by and for those of us with cognitive decline.
Empowering those with Cognitive Decline
We started this podcast to help those diagnosed with dementia realize they’re not alone and that there are ways to live well with their diagnosis. By sharing personal stories and practical tips, we aim to create a supportive community. We hope our podcast becomes a valuable resource for finding expert advice and guidance across various fields, helping everyone navigate their journey with dementia more effectively.

Hosted By

Denis Lowe

Bob Stryer

SuAnne Cobb

Jeffrey Cunningham

Lori Golden-Stryer

Denis Lowe

Bob Stryer

SuAnne Cobb

Jeffrey Cunningham

Lori Golden-Stryer
Latest Episodes
The Stigma of ‘Dementia’: Mike Zuendel’s Mission to Change the Language (Part 2)
Season 3, Episode 7
Part two of our conversation with Mike Zuendel, founder of NotDemented.com. Hosts Lori, Bob, and Dennis explore his mission to remove the word “dementia” due to its deep stigma and harm.
Mike Zuendel’s Alzheimer’s Journey (Part 1)
Season 3, Episode 6
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.
Challenging Memory Loss Stigma: Sam Simon’s Story of Advocacy & Resilience
Season 3, Episode 5
In this powerful episode, Sam and Susan Simon share their journey from Susan’s breast cancer diagnosis in 2000 to her 24-year remission. Later, Sam discusses his own diagnoses of mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s, and how he turned both experiences into moving one-man shows.
The Stigma of ‘Dementia’: Mike Zuendel’s Mission to Change the Language (Part 2)
Season 3, Episode 7
Part two of our conversation with Mike Zuendel, founder of NotDemented.com. Hosts Lori, Bob, and Dennis explore his mission to remove the word “dementia” due to its deep stigma and harm.
Shanna Browning
Season 2, Episode 4
In this episode of Living Our Best With Memory Loss, we sit down with Shanna Browning from First Century Bank to discuss the crucial intersection of financial planning and memory care.
Jeannie Hixon
Season 2, Episode 3
In Episode 3 of Living Our Best With Memory Loss, we sit down with Jeannie Hixon, a dedicated caregiver who shares her heartfelt journey of caring for her mother with Alzheimer’s disease. Jeannie opens up about the challenges, triumphs, and lessons she’s learned along the way, offering relatable and practical wisdom for anyone supporting a loved one through memory loss.
Deborah Kan Part 2
Season 2, Episode 2
In the second part of our interview with Deborah Kan, the founder of Being Patient, we delve deeper into her personal journey navigating her mother’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis and how it inspired her to create one of the most trusted platforms for Alzheimer’s and brain health resources.
Deborah Kan Part 1
Season 2, Episode 1
We’re kicking off Season 2 of Living Our Best With Memory Loss with an inspiring two-part conversation featuring Deborah Kan, founder of BeingPatient.com.
Teepa Snow
Season 1, Episode 10
In Episode 10 of “Living Our Best With Memory Loss,” we are excited to welcome Teepa Snow, a world-renowned dementia care specialist and the founder of the Positive Approach to Care® (PAC). Teepa brings her deep knowledge and innovative methods to the conversation, offering insights that are both practical and transformative for anyone navigating life with dementia.