EPISODE 19 SHOW NOTES

“Acceptance & Adjustments”

Living with Alzheimer’s means facing changes you didn’t choose — and figuring out how to keep living well anyway. In this episode, Janna and Larry talk honestly (and with humor) about what it feels like to accept what’s changing and how small adjustments can make daily life calmer, safer, and more joyful.

They explore how things like recognizing faces, finding words, moving through the house, or staying engaged can require new strategies — and how companionship, music, routine, and creativity can make a big difference without taking away dignity.

If you’re living with Alzheimer’s, loving someone with it, or both, this episode offers a realistic but hopeful look at how acceptance and adaptation can protect the things that matter most.

You’ll hear about:

· what acceptance feels like from the inside

· why adjustments aren’t surrender — they’re tools

· how companionship and support help keep purpose alive

· the surprising value of music, reading, and humor

· and what it means to “decide to thrive” even as the brain changes

Helpful Resources

Alzheimer’s Association — “I Have Alzheimer’s: Resources for Support”

This main page is written for people living with Alzheimer’s. It gathers simple, practical information on what to expect, how to live well, and where to find support without drowning you in medical language.

Alzheimer’s Association — Tips for Daily Life

Offers down-to-earth ideas to make everyday life a bit easier when you’re living with memory and thinking changes — things you can try at home, at your own pace.

Alzheimer’s Association — Taking Care of Yourself

Focuses on the person with Alzheimer’s: your health, stress, rest, and emotional well-being, with suggestions for staying as strong and independent as possible.

Alzheimer’s Society (UK) — Coping with Memory Loss

A friendly guide for people who are noticing memory problems, with practical ideas for routines, organizing things at home, and handling the feelings that come with it.

Forward With Dementia — Getting Support & Adjusting to a Diagnosis

Written in plain language for people with dementia, this page talks about the emotional side of getting the diagnosis and how support, counseling, and peer groups can help you adjust.

“Acceptance doesn’t mean giving up — it means making room for what’s still possible.”

Be sure to go to our website at alzheimersthriver.org to learn more about Larry and Janna's adventures.