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This Dementia Life

This Dementia Life

Written by: Dementia Action Alliance
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 This Dementia Life is a heartwarming podcast that features and celebrates the voices of people living with dementia and care partners. While we know that every family’s experience with dementia is unique, we believe that through these individual stories, there is much to gain by shared experience and understanding. The program is hosted by Chuck McClatchey, A DAA Advisory Board Member living with Alzheimer’s.Copyright 2026 Alternative & Complementary Medicine Hygiene & Healthy Living Political Science Politics & Government Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
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  • Episode 40: An Unmatched Resource for Care Partners

    Episode 40: An Unmatched Resource for Care Partners
    Aug 11 2022
    Episode Notes

    In this conversation with host Chuck McClatchey, Gincy Heins shares her own personal story about her husband's diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment, an experience that has informed Gincy's writing and co-writing of resources for those with a similar story.
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    26 mins
  • Episode 39: Living AND Learning New Skills with Dementia

    Episode 39: Living AND Learning New Skills with Dementia
    Jun 7 2022
    Episode Notes

    Steve Heins dedicated a long career to working as a mechanical engineer for the Walt Disney Company. In his mid-50s, Steve was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment. Along with host Chuck McClatchey, Steve shares his story - highlighting the importance of accountability, family support, and his desire to keep learning. To Steve, a diagnosis does not represent the end of the road, but just a BEND in the road, opening up unforeseen opportunities for a new stage in his life.
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    Less than 1 minute
  • Episode 38: Dr. Stephen G. Post

    Episode 38: Dr. Stephen G. Post
    May 3 2022
    Episode Notes

    Stephen Post, PhD joins host Chuck McClatchey to share highlights of his new book "Dignity for Deeply Forgetful People: How Caregivers Can Meet the Challenges of Alzheimer's Disease", with a primary focus on the concept of HOPE in re-writing negative narratives around dementia. Rather than lamenting a loss of independence, Dr. Post reminds us that the "human condition is one of dependence", and as a result, dementia can actually teach us how to be HUMAN.
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    22 mins
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