Better Together: An ASWE Podcast : Recent Episodes
Hosted by Cindy Keo, ASWE
The Alzheimer Society of Windsor and Essex County (ASWE) feels fortunate to be able to share with you engaging conversations with persons living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. This podcast will feature engaging conversations with persons living with dementia, care partners, ASWE staff, and community leaders to raise awareness about this disease.
Better Together: An ASWE Podcast presents real, unscripted conversations that touch on the challenges of the disease, coping with the disease and how the Alzheimer Society of Windsor & Essex County helps. Each episode provides a unique learning experience and amplifies that we are truly, better together.
This podcast is hosted by Cindy Keo.
Listen to new episodes on the last Friday of every month. Help for Today. Hope for Tomorrow. And remember, We are Better Together!
In Episode 30, Cindy is joined by client; Joe Lewis. Cindy and Joe talk about his family, the Adult Day Program, and life navigating his dementia journey.
My call to action for all of you... How can you help? Educate yourself and encourage others to do the same. Refer your circle of friends and family to our program and services. Support our events and fundraising campaigns.
Become a dementia friendly community. Keep talking about Dementia! Help for today. Hope for tomorrow. And remember we are better together!
In Episode 29 Cindy is joined by Renee Murdock. Cindy and Renee talk about self care, the importance of community, and laughter yoga.
My call to action for all of you... How can you help? Educate yourself and encourage others to do the same. Refer your circle of friends and family to our program and services. Support our events and fundraising campaigns. Become a dementia friendly community.
Keep talking about Dementia! Help for today. Hope for tomorrow. And remember we are better together!
In this podcast, Cindy sits down with Lisa Doig. Lisa Doig is a care partner and her situation is a very unique one. Listen to this very fascinating episode about all things love, family, and music therapy.
In this episode, Cindy and Mike reunite for an update on Mike's dementia journey. Mike talks about travelling, getting involved with committee groups, and living his life alongside his wife Karen.
In this episode, Cindy and Kwaku talk about the journey of becoming a care partner. Kwaku shares his tips and tricks and also his very real perspective on what it means to be a true partner in life.
Juliana is care partner to her wonderful mother, Joyce. The dynamic duo collaborated on a book called CHEEK which captures moments of love, laughter, and wisdom between mother and daughter.
My call to action for all of you… How can you help? Educate yourself and encourage others to do the same. Refer your circle of friends and family to our services. Support our events and fundraising campaigns. Become a dementia friendly community. Keep talking about dementia!
Listen to new episodes on the last Friday of every month on our YouTube Channel – Alzheimer Windsor. Don’t forget to subscribe! Our podcast is also available on Spotify and Amazon Music! Help for Today. Hope for Tomorrow. And remember, We are Better Together!
You can purchase CHEEK by emailing Juliana directly at jtcsherk@rogers.com
May 14th, 2023 is Mother's Day here in Canada. This month's Podcast is dedicated to all the beautiful, strong, and dedicated mother's out there. Ianne Hernandez will be speaking about her mother's dementia journey and their relationship throughout the many life changes they have experienced. My call to action for all of you… How can you help? Educate yourself and encourage others to do the same. Refer your circle of friends and family to our services. Support our events and fundraising campaigns. Become a dementia friendly community. Keep talking about dementia! Listen to new episodes on the last Friday of every month on our YouTube Channel – Alzheimer Windsor. Don’t forget to subscribe! Our podcast is also available on Spotify and Amazon Music! Help for Today. Hope for Tomorrow. And remember, We are Better Together! For more information on Frontotemporal Dementia: https://alzheimer.ca/en/about-dementi...
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month. ASWE feels so grateful to have amazing volunteers be apart of our organization. They really are the heart of the organization. Thank you to all who volunteer their time and energy. We appreciate you so much! My call to action for all of you… How can you help? Educate yourself and encourage others to do the same. Refer your circle of friends and family to our services. Support our events and fundraising campaigns. Become a dementia friendly community. Keep talking about dementia! Listen to new episodes on the last Friday of every month on our YouTube Channel – Alzheimer Windsor. Don’t forget to subscribe! Our podcast is also available on Spotify and Amazon Music! Help for Today. Hope for Tomorrow. And remember, We are Better Together!
March is Nutrition Month and this Month’s guest is Hana Dakkak. Hana will be sharing her findings and expertise on Nutrition and Dementia. Hey listeners! My call to action for all of you… How can you help? Educate yourself and encourage others to do the same. Refer your circle of friends and family to our services. Support our events and fundraising campaigns. Become a dementia friendly community. Keep talking about dementia! Listen to new episodes on the last Friday of every month on our YouTube Channel – Alzheimer Windsor. Don’t forget to subscribe! Our Podcasts are also available on Spotify and Amazon Music. Help for Today. Hope for Tomorrow. And remember, We are Better Together!
This podcast is about the process of exploring the relationship between father and son. It will give you the perspective of how tragedy and joy can both coincide with one another. You will also have the opportunity to get to know who Christopher Menard is and how impactful he is to the Windsor-Essex Community.
My call to action for all of you… How can you help? Educate yourself and encourage others to do the same. Refer your circle of friends and family to our services. Support our events and fundraising campaigns. Become a dementia friendly community. Keep talking about dementia!
Listen to new episodes on the last Friday of every month on our YouTube Channel – Alzheimer Windsor. Don’t forget to subscribe! Our podcast is also available on Spotify and Amazon Music! Help for Today. Hope for Tomorrow. And remember, We are Better Together!
In this podcast, Cindy has the opportunity to ask ASWE Staff some questions about the holiday season.
Thank You to my wonderful colleagues for participating in this month's podcast. It was a pleasure speaking with all of you.
Hey listeners! My call to action for all of you… How can you help? Educate yourself and encourage others to do the same. Refer your circle of friends and family to our services. Support our events and fundraising campaigns. Become a dementia friendly community. Keep talking about dementia!
January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. In this podcast, Cindy has the opportunity to speak with Rosemary Fiss. Rosemary is the Director of Programs here at the Alzheimer Society of Windsor and Essex County. Cindy and Rosemary dive deep into environmental considerations for people living with dementia and their care partners, as well as specific activities and tasks.
In this podcast, Cindy has the opportunity to sit and talk with Dr. Sheila Horen. Dr. Sheila Horen is a family doctor and mainly practices in Leamington. Dr. Sheila Horen is involved with many community programs and although her work life is extremely busy, she still manages to spend quality time with her family and friends.
Listen to new episodes on the last Friday of every month on our YouTube Channel – Alzheimer Windsor. Don’t forget to subscribe! Help for Today. Hope for Tomorrow. And remember, We are Better Together!
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This Podcast will allow our audience to gain a better understanding of the care partner role. Karen gives her honest and real perspective of what it is to be a care partner to her husband Mike.
Listen to new episodes on the last Friday of every month on our YouTube Channel – Alzheimer Windsor. Don’t forget to subscribe! Help for Today. Hope for Tomorrow. And remember, We are Better Together!
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In this podcast, Cindy has the opportunity to sit and talk with Roger Anderson in his home. Roger was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease in 2019. He is living well with this disease and he credits it all to the people he has around him. Roger's partner;
Mary Henderson sits in on the Podcast as well. Mary joined Cindy on Episode 13. Episode 13 is all about the Care Partner Journey and how Mary is choosing to take on this new role. Please check it out!
Listen to new episodes on the last Friday of every month on our YouTube Channel – Alzheimer Windsor. Don’t forget to subscribe! Help for Today. Hope for Tomorrow. And remember, We are Better Together!
Follow us on Facebook: AlzheimerSocietyOfWindsorEssexCounty
Follow us on Instagram: aswe_care
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In this podcast, Cindy has the opportunity to sit and talk with Rose Russell. Rose is an Education and Support Coordinator here at the Alzheimer Society of Windsor and Essex County. She has been with us for many years and has been apart of many career and life changes. Thank you Rose for sharing your beautiful insight with all of us. ASWE is so lucky to have you now and thereafter.
We wish you all the best.
In this podcast, Cindy and Richard talk about his life journey, his recent diagnosis with dementia, and how he is choosing to take this disease head on.
Listen to new episodes on the last Friday of every month. Help for Today. Hope for Tomorrow. And remember, We are Better Together!
Follow us on Facebook: AlzheimerSocietyOfWindsorEssexCounty
Follow us on Instagram: aswe_care
Follow us on Twitter: ASWE_Care