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A rushed discharge. A chart that does not match reality. A loved one with Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s dementia who cannot explain what hurts. If you have ever felt bullied by a system that moves to…

A rushed discharge. …

A rushed discharge. A chart that does not match reality. A loved one with Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s dementia who cannot explain what hurts. If you have ever felt bullied by a system that moves too fast, this conversation is for you.Susie and Don talk with Laura Finnelly, a registered nurse with 25+ years in healthcare, a certified senior care manager, an Air Force veteran, and the founder of Guided Care RN Advocates. Laura lays out what families need to know about patient advocacy, navigating hospital stays, preventing medical errors, and protecting dignity in dementia care. She also shar…

Alzheimer’s can take so much, so fast, and the hardest part is feeling like you have zero control. We’re Susie Singer Carter and Don Priess, and we’re joined by Mark Wilson, a former Fortune 500…

Alzheimer’s can ta…

Alzheimer’s can take so much, so fast, and the hardest part is feeling like you have zero control. We’re Susie Singer Carter and Don Priess, and we’re joined by Mark Wilson, a former Fortune 500 leadership executive whose new book, Breakthrough Alzheimer's Care, offers a hopeful roadmap that leads to thriving, not just surviving through a dementia journey.After his mother was diagnosed with both Alzheimer's and vascular dementia, Mark made the life-changing decision to leave a successful corporate career and become her full-time caregiver. What followed was a remarkable journey…

Alzheimer’s can take so much, so fast, and the hardest part is feeling like you have zero control. We’re Susie Singer Carter and Don Priess, and we’re joined by Mark Wilson, a former Fortune 500…

Alzheimer’s can ta…

Alzheimer’s can take so much, so fast, and the hardest part is feeling like you have zero control. We’re Susie Singer Carter and Don Priess, and we’re joined by Mark Wilson, a former Fortune 500 leadership executive whose new book, Breakthrough Alzheimer's Care, offers a hopeful roadmap that leads to thriving, not just surviving through a dementia journey.After his mother was diagnosed with both Alzheimer's and vascular dementia, Mark made the life-changing decision to leave a successful corporate career and become her full-time caregiver. What followed was a remarkable journey…

What happens when society looks away from its most vulnerable?In this episode of Love Conquers Alz, hosts Susie Singer Carter and Don Priess welcome WGA, AWD, award-winning, neurodiverse, bi, writer/d…

What happens when so…

What happens when society looks away from its most vulnerable?In this episode of Love Conquers Alz, hosts Susie Singer Carter and Don Priess welcome WGA, AWD, award-winning, neurodiverse, bi, writer/director, and podcaster, Ellen Ancui, who specializes in traumadies—darkly funny stories where (mostly) women dig their own graves, then complain about the landscaping. Ellen writes about Caregiving, sex, and the 2nd act of a creative life. She co-hosts the pod FILTHY MILFS with Sophie Levine, about women’s health, desire, and Aging fearlessly. Ellen wrote, produced, and directed the Oscar-qua…

In this episode of Love Conquers Alz, hosts Susie Singer Carter and Don Priess welcome Kathy Bradley, a nationally respected advocate with over 3 decades of experience in long-term care and the founde…

In this episode of L…

In this episode of Love Conquers Alz, hosts Susie Singer Carter and Don Priess welcome Kathy Bradley, a nationally respected advocate with over 3 decades of experience in long-term care and the founder of Our Mother’s Voice.After retiring from a career as a nursing home administrator, Kathy faced the system again as a daughter when her own mother rapidly declined into severe dementia. What she experienced changed everything.Despite knowing the system inside and out, Kathy struggled to get her mother the care she needed. That journey led her to create Our Mother’s Voice, a nonprofit that pr…

The long-term care system is one of the most important issues families will face, yet few people understand it until they are in the middle of a crisis.In this episode of Love Conquers Alz, hosts Susi…

The long-term care s…

The long-term care system is one of the most important issues families will face, yet few people understand it until they are in the middle of a crisis.In this episode of Love Conquers Alz, hosts Susie Singer Carter and Don Priess welcome Lindsay Friedman, a care advocate, writer, and educator dedicated to transforming how families navigate aging, caregiving, and long-term care.  Lindsay is a four-time healthcare startup founder on a mission to solve real-world problems in caregiving and long-term care. (Our kind of girl!!)Lindsay’s perspective is uniquely powerful. She has experienced the …

What if shopping for medical equipment felt empowering instead of depressing? Caregiving is hard enough. Getting the right equipment should not be. In this episode, Hosts Susie Singer Carter and Don P…

What if shopping for…

What if shopping for medical equipment felt empowering instead of depressing? Caregiving is hard enough. Getting the right equipment should not be. In this episode, Hosts Susie Singer Carter and Don Priess talk with Erica Sell, founder of Harmony Home Medical in San Diego, about how the right equipment can help families keep loved ones at home longer, safer, and with more independence.Erica breaks down what Medicare typically covers (and what it does not), how reimbursement can work, and why the system often forces families to wait until a crisis. They also explore practical home solutions lik…

One of the most precious resources in dementia care are the stories we share. Today, we welcome back two deeply respected members of the Love Conquers Alz Family for a conversation rooted in care, cr…

One of the most prec…

One of the most precious resources in dementia care are the stories we share. Today, we welcome back two deeply respected members of the Love Conquers Alz family for a conversation rooted in care, credibility, and shared purpose that has led to a major milestone:Marianne Sciucco, registered nurse, author, and  founding member of AlzAuthors, a groundbreaking global, rigorously vetted hub for Alzheimer’s and dementia books, blogs, films, and podcasts, is passing the baton to senior care professional, writer Lance A. Slatton, host of the award-winning All Home Care Matters podcast and YouTube…

This episode originally released on March 11, 2024. While Don and I are taking a much needed break, we wanted to share one of our most popular and valuable episodes in case you missed it. And if you a…

This episode origina…

This episode originally released on March 11, 2024. While Don and I are taking a much needed break, we wanted to share one of our most popular and valuable episodes in case you missed it. And if you already heard it, it couldn't hurt to listen again because the episode is filled with powerful informstion for keeping your brain as healthy as you possibly can! Have a happy and healthy 2026...and thank you all for listening! Don and I both agree that this episode ranks as one of our favorites to date. Our amazing guest, Dr. Mitchell Clionsky is a board certified neuropsychologist with more …

In Part 2 of our powerful conversation with elder care attorney Anthony Lanzone, we continue pulling back the curtain on why elder abuse and neglect cases are so hard to fight — and what families mu…

In Part 2 of our pow…

In Part 2 of our powerful conversation with elder care attorney Anthony Lanzone, we continue pulling back the curtain on why elder abuse and neglect cases are so hard to fight — and what families must know to protect their loved ones.In this episode we dig into:• Why arbitration agreements are hidden in nursing home paperwork and how they stack the deck against families• How residents and families unknowingly waive their right to a jury trial• The truth about nursing home bankruptcies and how they’re used to avoid accountability• What happens when fines are issued and why residents…

The moment a loved one lands in long‑term care, everything feels urgent and unclear. We’ve been there—rushed discharges, impossible forms, promises that don’t match reality—and we wanted a s…

The moment a loved o…

The moment a loved one lands in long‑term care, everything feels urgent and unclear. We’ve been there—rushed discharges, impossible forms, promises that don’t match reality—and we wanted a straight answer on what legal accountability looks like when neglect or abuse causes real harm. That’s why we sat down with elder abuse attorney Anthony Lanzone to map the path from pain to action without sugarcoating the struggle.In Episode 113, we talk about why nursing home cases are so hard, what families can realistically expect, and how accountability actually happens. We share the steps to…

If you’ve ever left a doctor’s appointment wondering what was said—or wished your siblings understood how much you’re doing—this conversation is a must-listen.In episode 112, Susie and Don s…

If you’ve ever lef…

If you’ve ever left a doctor’s appointment wondering what was said—or wished your siblings understood how much you’re doing—this conversation is a must-listen.In episode 112, Susie and Don sit down with Crystal Gallo, founder of innerhive—a groundbreaking app using AI to help caregivers capture, organize, and share vital information while staying present for the people they love.From preventing Burnout to improving family communication, Crystal shares how Innerhive was born from her own caregiving experience and designed to bring Clarity and connection to one of life’s most chaot…