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Leaving a Legacy of Love and Care with Mary Lou Falcone
Manage episode 424530677 series 3334271
In this Brain & Life podcast episode Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by Mary Lou Falcone, classical music publicist and author of “I Didn't See It Coming: Scenes of Love, Loss and Lewy Body Dementia.” Mary Lou shares her experiences with her partner Nicky Zann as he lived with Lewy Body Dementia and what she learned about being a caregiver throughout her life. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Jason Cohen, neurologist and dementia specialist at Montefiore Medical Center and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He explains exactly what Lewy Body Dementia is, how it differs from other diseases, and his work with the Lewy Body Dementia Resource Center.
Additional Resources
I Didn't See It Coming: Scenes of Love, Loss and Lewy Body Dementia
Lewy Body Dementia Resource Center
Robin Williams’ Widow Advocates for Those with Lewy Body Dementia
How to Talk to Loved Ones Who Have Dementia
Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on This Topic
Making a Lasting Impact with The Brain Donor Project’s Tish Hevel
Journalist, Producer Kitty Eisele’s Honest Recount of Her Time as Caregiver
The ‘Humor and Heartache’ of Caregiving with Filmmaker Michelle Boyaner
We want to hear from you!
Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast?
· Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206
· Email us at BLpodcast@brainandlife.org
Social Media:
Guests: Lewy Body Dementia Resource Center @lewybodyny
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD
134 episodes
Manage episode 424530677 series 3334271
In this Brain & Life podcast episode Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by Mary Lou Falcone, classical music publicist and author of “I Didn't See It Coming: Scenes of Love, Loss and Lewy Body Dementia.” Mary Lou shares her experiences with her partner Nicky Zann as he lived with Lewy Body Dementia and what she learned about being a caregiver throughout her life. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Jason Cohen, neurologist and dementia specialist at Montefiore Medical Center and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He explains exactly what Lewy Body Dementia is, how it differs from other diseases, and his work with the Lewy Body Dementia Resource Center.
Additional Resources
I Didn't See It Coming: Scenes of Love, Loss and Lewy Body Dementia
Lewy Body Dementia Resource Center
Robin Williams’ Widow Advocates for Those with Lewy Body Dementia
How to Talk to Loved Ones Who Have Dementia
Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on This Topic
Making a Lasting Impact with The Brain Donor Project’s Tish Hevel
Journalist, Producer Kitty Eisele’s Honest Recount of Her Time as Caregiver
The ‘Humor and Heartache’ of Caregiving with Filmmaker Michelle Boyaner
We want to hear from you!
Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast?
· Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206
· Email us at BLpodcast@brainandlife.org
Social Media:
Guests: Lewy Body Dementia Resource Center @lewybodyny
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD
134 episodes
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