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In this heartwarming and deeply reflective episode, hosts Marianne Sciucco and Christy Byrne Yates are joined by award-winning filmmaker, bestselling author, and dementia advocate C. Nathaniel (Chuck)…

In this heartwarming…

In this heartwarming and deeply reflective episode, hosts Marianne Sciucco and Christy Byrne Yates are joined by award-winning filmmaker, bestselling author, and dementia advocate C. Nathaniel (Chuck) Brown, to discuss his touching short film “The Present.” Centered around the holidays, “The Present” explores the profound Grief and complex Emotions that follow the loss of a loved one to dementia. Together, this panel discussion, which includes film festival participants Susie Singer Carter and Kitty Norton and others, delves into the impact of preserving memories, supporting caregivers…

Welcome to the fourth film discussion in AlzAuthors' 10th Anniversary Film Festival. This powerful episode features a deep-dive into the documentary "Wine, Women & Dementia,” and offers communit…

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Welcome to the fourth film discussion in AlzAuthors' 10th Anniversary Film Festival. This powerful episode features a deep-dive into the documentary "Wine, Women & Dementia,” and offers community, validation, practical Wisdom, and a celebration of caregivers. Meet Kitty Norton, creator and director of "Wine, Women & Dementia." After leaving her television career in Los Angeles, Kitty returned to Portland, Oregon to care for her mother with dementia. From her experience she later crafted this touching film to honor Family caregivers and raise authentic awareness of dementia’s impac…

Welcome to another powerful episode of the AlzAuthors Podcast. In this episode, hosts Christy Byrne Yates and Marianne Sciucco are joined by acclaimed writer Eliezer Sobel, author of “The Silver Lin…

Welcome to another p…

Welcome to another powerful episode of the AlzAuthors Podcast. In this episode, hosts Christy Byrne Yates and Marianne Sciucco are joined by acclaimed writer Eliezer Sobel, author of “The Silver Lining of Alzheimer’s: One Son’s Journey into the Mystery.” Jean Lee, founder, manager, and memoir acquisitions editor, shares her insights about what she found compelling about this book and author. Episode Highlights: Discover how Eliezer Sobel and his wife, Shari, left their life behind to care for his mother with Alzheimer’s and his Aging father following an unexpected traumatic brain i…

In this special film festival episode celebrating the 10th anniversary of AlzAuthors, hosts Marianne Sciucco and Christy Byrne Yates welcome filmmaker Frank Silverstein for an intimate discussion abou…

In this special film…

In this special film festival episode celebrating the 10th anniversary of AlzAuthors, hosts Marianne Sciucco and Christy Byrne Yates welcome filmmaker Frank Silverstein for an intimate discussion about his documentary, “Lousy: Love in the Time of Dementia.” Frank shares his journey capturing the realities of caring for both parents with dementia, offering raw insight, practical wisdom, and hope for caregivers and families living with this disease. Featured Guest: Frank Silverstein – Veteran TV producer, author, and filmmaker. Creator of “Lousy: Love in the Time of Dementia”, a deep…

In this episode, host Marianne Sciucco and acquisitions editor Sheila Luna sit down with Shari Ross, a senior healthcare professional and author of “Senior Living Made S.I.M.P.L.E.: A Real World Gui…

In this episode, hos…

In this episode, host Marianne Sciucco and acquisitions editor Sheila Luna sit down with Shari Ross, a senior healthcare professional and author of “Senior Living Made S.I.M.P.L.E.: A Real World Guide for Navigating Senior Care for Your Loved One.” Shari’s expertise spans her professional experience in senior living communities and her personal connection to dementia through family. This conversation explores the emotional, practical, and logistical challenges families face when transitioning loved ones to senior living, with a focus on memory care, language barriers, and advocacy. In t…

Celebrate a decade of AlzAuthors with this replay of a film discussion from our first film festival! Marianne Sciucco and the AlzAuthors community gathered to discuss Susie Singer Carter's documentar…

Celebrate a decade o…

Celebrate a decade of AlzAuthors with this replay of a film discussion from our first film festival! Marianne Sciucco and the AlzAuthors community gathered to discuss Susie Singer Carter's documentary series No Country for Old People, inspired by her painful but illuminating journey alongside her mother in a five-star Los Angeles Nursing facility. Key Topics Behind the Film: Susie shares what drove her to make No Country for Old People, highlighting the persistent systemic crises in long-term care and her struggle to advocate for her mom within a broken system. She discusses both personal…

Welcome to a special episode of the AlzAuthors podcast, part of our first-ever Film Festival! Celebrating our 10th anniversary, host Marianne Sciucco sits down with acclaimed arts educator, author, an…

Welcome to a special…

Welcome to a special episode of the AlzAuthors podcast, part of our first-ever Film Festival! Celebrating our 10th anniversary, host Marianne Sciucco sits down with acclaimed arts educator, author, and filmmaker Mary Crescenzo to explore the transformative role of the arts in dementia care. In this heartfelt conversation, Mary shares her journey from early experiences in nursing homes to the creation of her poetic play-turned-film, "Planet A." We discuss her innovative, age-blind casting, the real-life stories inspiring her work, and practical strategies caregivers can use to bring arts engag…

In a conversation that challenges stereotypes and brings to light the unexpected realities of Caregiving, this episode reveals the experiences of three men who stepped up to care for their mothers wit…

In a conversation th…

In a conversation that challenges stereotypes and brings to light the unexpected realities of caregiving, this episode reveals the experiences of three men who stepped up to care for their mothers with dementia. It's a heartfelt exploration of grief, Growth, and the bonds that are both tested and strengthened through caregiving. Shattering Stereotypes: Men as Caregivers We often associate caregiving with daughters, wives, and sisters, yet over 40% of caregivers are men. Many of them, like guests David Bredbenner, Alfredo Botello, and Vincent Zappacosta, find themselves in this role simply be…

Join AlzAuthors Film Fest 2025 – Celebrating 10 Years of Dementia & Alzheimer’s Awareness Experience powerful films on dementia, Alzheimer’s, and caregiving—stories of hope, love, and res…

Join AlzAuthors Film…

Join AlzAuthors Film Fest 2025 – Celebrating 10 Years of Dementia & Alzheimer’s Awareness Experience powerful films on dementia, Alzheimer’s, and caregiving—stories of hope, love, and resilience. Register now at AlzAuthors.com to receive Streaming links and watch from the comfort of your home, anytime. Each month, meet a featured filmmaker in a live Q&A event at 2 PM ET, and explore their journey as storytellers and dementia care advocates. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired in the fight against Alzheimer’s. Sept 8: Mary Crescenzo, �…

Caregiving isn’t always a storybook journey, especially when family ties are already frayed. In this candid, emotionally charged episode, Jennifer Sullivan joins Christy Byrne Yates and Jean Lee, an…

Caregiving isn’t a…

Caregiving isn’t always a storybook journey, especially when family ties are already frayed. In this candid, emotionally charged episode, Jennifer Sullivan joins Christy Byrne Yates and Jean Lee, an acquisitions editor at AlzAuthors, to share her raw and inspiring account of caring for her mother with Alzheimer’s—through complicated family dynamics, financial crises, and the unique heartbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Discover how Jennifer turned deep childhood wounds and a rocky mother-daughter relationship into unexpected healing and Clarity. Hear about her struggles with sibling resp…

In this eye-opening episode, Christy and Marianne welcome back the formidable advocate, filmmaker, and podcast host Susie Singer Carter. Known for her poignant short film My Mom and the Girl —insp…

In this eye-opening …

In this eye-opening episode, Christy and Marianne welcome back the formidable advocate, filmmaker, and podcast host Susie Singer Carter. Known for her poignant short film My Mom and the Girl —inspired by her experiences with her mother’s Alzheimer’s and starring the late beloved television actress Valerie Harper - and her award-winning podcast, “Love Conquers ALZ,” Susie shared details of her latest project, No Country for Old People, a stirring docuseries set to premiere on Amazon Prime August 1st. The conversation delves into the often-unseen challenges families face when loved…

In this powerful episode, Marianne Sciucco welcomes back friend of the podcast Lance A. Slatton, owner/operator of Enriched Life Home Care Services in Livonia, Michigan and host of the award-winning p…

In this powerful epi…

In this powerful episode, Marianne Sciucco welcomes back friend of the podcast Lance A. Slatton, owner/operator of Enriched Life Home Care Services in Livonia, Michigan and host of the award-winning podcast All Home Care Matters. Together, they dive into Lance’s recent experience attending the Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s National Convening in Washington, DC, a major advocacy event supporting family caregivers, especially those caring for veterans and individuals with dementia. Tune in to hear insights into the unique challenges facing dementia caregivers, the extraordinary resources offere…