Alz In The Fam

11/09/2021

More Love From NYC Been here since '98 .com boomin’ City is moving Used to see Dicaprio at a club called Life He’d be groovin But that was a different life Y2K came and went .com bust Web 1.0 descent Twin Towers down Shout from the wreckage WE HEAR YOU! And the city echoed back And rebuilt our h...

13/05/2021

As we're almost halfway through Mental Health Awareness Month, we thought we should bring back this graphic. Especially after a challenging year for all of us, many people are facing a decline in their mental health and it is as important as ever that we take the time to prioritize our mental health.

To help combat this in yourself and those around you, reach out to family and friends, continue to make meaningful connections with family, culture and community, and help facilitate access to mental health services, either virtual or in-person.

Mental health is health. Let's help make sure it's a priority, too.

05/05/2021

Recent studies show that sleep habits can be linked to dementia. Looking back, we remember that our mother had significant difficulty sleeping in her middle ages. Now, we Fair siblings try to prioritize our sleep in the hopes of fending off Alzheimer’s, but it’s not easy.

For one, we find it important to minimize screen time leading up to bed. Read more on the study at The Wall Street Journal: https://on.wsj.com/3aGKqEM and share your better sleep habit tips in the comments!

22/04/2021

Love this quote from author Tia Walker. While caring for our mom is hard, we remember all of the care and love that she gave us and know that we are honored to care for her. Carmen is an amazing mom, so we're working together to be the best caregivers we can for her.

20/04/2021

Exciting research is being done in genetics related to Alzheimer's disease! Recently, scientists discovered important links between the TREM2 protein, microglia and the fight against proteins that increase the risk of Alzheimer's. Read the full study here: https://bit.ly/3ean23u

16/04/2021

Our spouses are right, we're very lucky to have each other as we go through this Alzheimer's journey with our mom. Hear more of what they had to say in our latest episode: https://apple.co/3dfsZwA

14/04/2021

You've heard what it's like to care for our mom from us siblings, but what do our spouses have to say?

In Episode 22, now live, they join us to share their experience having Carmen as their mother-in-law. Check it out now: apple.co/3dfsZwA

09/04/2021

Tune in next Wednesday to meet more of the fam! Episode 22 will feature all four Fair siblings and our spouses. We'll sit down together to discuss our experience having a mother (in-law) with Alzheimer's.

07/04/2021

Can our mom and others with Alzheimer's grow new brain cells by micro-dosing L*D?

Follow the link to learn why researchers think that psychedelics "may have a therapeutic role in a range of psychiatric and neurological conditions due to their potential to stimulate neurogenesis, provoke neuroplastic changes and reduce neuroinflammation.": https://bit.ly/3szWXRd.

02/04/2021

In simpler terms… there are a lot of potential benefits to using psychedelics in treatment for Alzheimer's. Dr. Del Potter explained all of these potential benefits and more in our latest episode. Give it a listen - https://apple.co/3ud6f5U

31/03/2021

Episode 21 of is now live. You DON'T want to miss this interview with Dr. Del Potter, a scientist doing psychedelic research. He fills us in on the benefits, options and future of psychedelics as treatment for Alzheimer's. Check it out - apple.co/3ud6f5U

‎Mental Health · 2021

29/03/2021

Do psychedelics like mushrooms, L*D and Ayahuasca contain the next breakthrough in the fight against Alzheimer's?

Tune in this Wednesday for Episode 21, where we sit down with Dr. Del Potter, a scientist researching the effects of psychedelic compounds on Alzheimer's and brain health.

Del taught us a lot about this experiential treatment pathway, and we can't wait to share our conversation with you. Stay tuned.

26/03/2021

Look out for a very exciting episode of coming your way next Wednesday! Listen to learn a bit more about what we have planned…

18/03/2021

We recently came across this article from TIME - it's an honest take on the challenges of caregiving, and how to support the caregivers around you.

Check it out to learn some actionable ways to help the caregivers around you: http://bit.ly/2Oyyugr

10/03/2021

Sharing this throwback pic to celebrate all of the incredibly strong women in our family this Women’s History Month. A special shoutout to our bad ass mom and our matriarch, Carmen, who has always been the best role model. We love you!

05/03/2021

Throwback to our latest recording session! Thankful that this podcast brings us together, albeit virtually. Check out our latest episode here: https://apple.co/3cZ8HIb or watch us in action on our Youtube Alz In The Fam!

04/03/2021

According to a recent Washington Post article, our eyes might be early indicators of neurological diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

Scientists have now discovered a way to detect plaque associated with Alzheimer's in a patient's retinal neurons. Read more about this new detection technique here: http://wapo.st/3szYdTV

26/02/2021

Help us urge Congress to remain committed to fighting for the cure to Alzheimer’s. Take action by sending an email to your members of Congress, asking them to support the increase in funding for Alzheimer’s research: https://bit.ly/3pYVAcA

Alzheimer's Impact Movement

23/02/2021

A little Tuesday reminder to be kind! Be kind to yourself, loved ones, strangers, the environment. No matter how small the act, kindness makes a difference.

17/02/2021

Researchers recently found that a gene variant that puts people at a greater risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease also has a link to COVID-19. Scary news to hear after our mom has already had COVID. Thankfully, she's now vaccinated . Check out the article here: http://bit.ly/37nClTV & stay safe.

12/02/2021

In episode 20, we referenced an important article that we found on Alzheimer's Association. It's a Q&A for caregivers and our loved ones with Alzheimer's, breaking down all the information we need to know to make a safe decision for ourselves and our loved ones. Check out the article here: http://bit.ly/2MMSTxe

10/02/2021

Episode 20 of is now live! In this episode, all four of us siblings sit down to discuss the COVID-19 vaccine in relation to our mom and Alzheimer's.

Making a decision for our mom is always difficult, but deciding whether or not our mom should receive the vaccine was one of the hardest so far. Listen to hear how we came to the decision that we ultimately did here: http://apple.co/3cZ8HIb

04/02/2021

We love this silly pic with Mom! Even as her memory declines, she's still the fun, outgoing and loving mom / grandma that she's always been. While the memories are gone, the personality and love persist.

03/02/2021

This article from Psychology Today really resonated with us. In an Alzheimer's study, researchers found that even while patients couldn't remember their past or current situations, their personalities still remained.

We love seeing our mom's personality still shine through. What is your loved one's personality like?

Read the article here: http://bit.ly/39YUnw7

02/02/2021

Our mom got her first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine over the weekend! While she may not remember that she did, we sure do. We hope that this is the first step towards the end of her isolation and the beginning of better days ahead. Feeling grateful and hopeful.

27/01/2021

Today we have a very special episode to share with you! In Episode 19, we sit down with Chris Kondracki, owner and care coordinator for Always Best Care of Loudoun as he shares his experience of running a senior care service company. We can't wait for you to listen: http://apple.co/3op2wiH

26/01/2021

We have some exciting news! For our first episode of 2021, we'll be talking with Chris Kondracki, Care Coordinator and Owner of Always Best Care of Loudoun. Chris has been a great friend & huge help to our family, and we can't wait to share his caregiving knowledge with you on Wednesday!

20/01/2021

Set a New Year's resolution to read more? Check out our Caregiver Book Club episode for our top recommendations! We each shared a favorite book that relates to our experience with caregiving and Alzheimer's - listen here: http://apple.co/2LBfFr1.

18/01/2021

With a new year comes a new look! Introducing... our new logo, soaked in purple for Alzheimer's awareness!

15/01/2021

Reflecting on this quote from Brené Brown as we head into the weekend. Being a caregiver is challenging. Having patience and compassion is not always easy, it's something we are always learning and practicing.

What's your favorite caregiving mantra to reflect on?