An Honest Look at a Couple's Journey with Dementia

Today, Lori La Bey talks with May Todd, Caregiver and Author of You Make a Big Good - a Journey with Alzheimer’s. She shares a fully authentic journey, living with grace as she experiences a wide range of emotions.

 

Learn:
Mary and Jim’s journey with dementia.
What were the most important messages that Mary wants caregivers to receive?
Some of Mary’s biggest challenges when dealing with dementia.
Why did Mary write this book?
Which chapters were the easiest and hardest to write, and why?
How did Mary pick the title for the book?
Does Mary have any future projects?

 

Watch the Video Interview

https://youtu.be/GXLFn6FzwuE

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/an-honest-look-at-a-couples-journey-with-dementia/id986940432?i=1000709162927

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4uqb6qcR9Gzpa4ARDm1Bwn

Other Podcasts

https://pod.link/986940432

Alzheimer's Speaks Blog

https://alzheimersspeaks.com/an-honest-look-at-a-couples-journey-with-dementia/

 Dementia Map

https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2025/5/15/an-honest-look-at-a-couple-apos-s-journey-with-dementia

 

Contact Mary Todd

EmailMaryTodd@CompassRoseLegacy.org

 

Purchase Mary's Book - You Make a Big Good - a Journey with Alzheimer’s

Amazon

Kindle Edition  

Barnes & Noble 

Balboa Press

 

Contact Lori La Beywith questions or branding needs at https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/

Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world, one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites, since 2011.

Alzheimer's Speaks is part of the Senior Resource Podcast Network.

An Honest Look at a Couple's Journey with Dementia
Today, Lori La Bey talks with May Todd, Caregiver and Author of You Make a Big Good - a Journey with Alzheimer&rsquo;s. She shares a fully authentic journey, living with grace as she experiences a wide range of emotions.
&nbsp;
Learn:
<ol>
<li>Mary and Jim&rsquo;s journey with dementia.</li>
<li>What were the most important messages that Mary wants caregivers to receive?</li>
<li>Some of Mary&rsquo;s biggest challenges when dealing with dementia.</li>
<li>Why did Mary write this book?</li>
<li>Which chapters were the easiest and hardest to write, and why?</li>
<li>How did Mary pick the title for the book?</li>
<li>Does Mary have any future projects?</li>
</ol>
&nbsp;
Watch the Video Interview
<a href="https://youtu.be/GXLFn6FzwuE">https://youtu.be/GXLFn6FzwuE</a>
Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks on Apple Podcast
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/an-honest-look-at-a-couples-journey-with-dementia/id986940432?i=1000709162927">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/an-honest-look-at-a-couples-journey-with-dementia/id986940432?i=1000709162927</a>
Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks on Spotify
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/4uqb6qcR9Gzpa4ARDm1Bwn">https://open.spotify.com/episode/4uqb6qcR9Gzpa4ARDm1Bwn</a> 
Other Podcasts
<a href="https://pod.link/986940432">https://pod.link/986940432</a>
Alzheimer's Speaks Blog
<a href="https://alzheimersspeaks.com/an-honest-look-at-a-couples-journey-with-dementia/">https://alzheimersspeaks.com/an-honest-look-at-a-couples-journey-with-dementia/</a>
&nbsp;Dementia Map
<a href="https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2025/5/15/an-honest-look-at-a-couple-apos-s-journey-with-dementia">https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2025/5/15/an-honest-look-at-a-couple-apos-s-journey-with-dementia</a>
&nbsp;
Contact Mary Todd
Email <a href="mailto:MaryTodd@Compassroselegacy.org">MaryTodd@CompassRoseLegacy.org</a>
&nbsp;
Purchase Mary's Book - You Make a Big Good - a Journey with Alzheimer&rsquo;s
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/You-Make-Big-Good-Alzheimers/dp/B0DZNJS7YT/ref=sr_1_1?crid=16KZ4Z0ULKR20&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.yRTkjyA3PasJ9_pZfbnJ0XVA2_SRA3Uzywinb9ZlYoawMi2C2_WHt-fILJeiZovnL8OkuSontB2DtGd0CguBqya9IJVaApG8ncRKahrnm6cztMS1ysDHxtOSqKBHSsTldjl5v862b0Cuo__QL1hg--m9H3vup0a-mJqbQ32FE39eJiAgLDqpSm7_WC2VJznHzDvFHLA9h0wH9Chv__3_Lt3ZD-QfaD_23SbZkY6Ujvk.dwE-u9uSy0GCu28WvBTjfTsCiNXtghfHxUssR_9F51k&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=mary+todd&amp;qid=1746504315&amp;sprefix=mary+todd%2Caps%2C132&amp;sr=8-1">Amazon</a>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1CKJ75V?ref=KC_GS_GB_US">Kindle Edition</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/">Barnes &amp; Noble&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://www.balboapress.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/863403-you-make-a-big-good">Balboa Press</a>
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Contact <a href="mailto:Radio@AlzheimersSpeaks.com">Lori La Bey</a> with questions or branding needs at <a href="https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/">https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/</a>
Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world, one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites, since 2011.
Alzheimer's Speaks is part of the Senior Resource Podcast Network.

Alzheimer's Speaks Radio gives voice to all, sharing resources, tools, and products.   Through collaboration & education we are changing dementia care.

Alzheimer's Speaks

The Alzheimer’s Speaks show was launched in 2011 and is believed to be the first dementia-specific radio program in the world. The show caters to all types of dementia and caring needs. It has an international audience and has had the honor to be recognized by some of the most renowned names in the world - Oprah, Maria Shriver, AARP, the National Institute for Dementia Education, and Sharecare.

Lori La Bey hosts the show.  Her own mother lived with dementia for 30 years.  Her compassionate heart creates a safe and comfortable environment for her guests to speak honestly and openly as her audience listens in.  Alzheimer's Speaks is about giving voice to all, and sharing resources, tools, and products. Through collaboration & education, we are changing dementia care.

On Alzheimer's Speaks you will hear from those living with a diagnosis of dementia, and their care partners - family, friends, and professionals.  We've had a variety of researchers, and companies who have created a diverse array of products, services, and tools to ease the journey ahead. 

Join us as we educate, raise awareness, and give hope to those living with or serving those that are diagnosed. Bottom line, we believe together we can combine everyday life in the trenches insights, with medical, academic, and research models, to offer more options to live well with dementia.

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Everyone is welcome on the show, so if you have a personal or professional story about dementia, caregiving, or resources you believe individuals and organizations need to know about to improve our dementia care please Email Lori La Bey.

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The Alzheimer’s Speaks show was launched in 2011 and is believed to be the first dementia-specific radio program in the world. The show caters to all types of dementia and caring needs. It has an international audience and has had the honor to be recognized by some of the most renowned names in the world - Oprah, Maria Shriver, AARP, the National Institute for Dementia Education, and Sharecare.
Lori La Bey hosts the show.  Her own mother lived with dementia for 30 years.  Her compassionate heart creates a safe and comfortable environment for her guests to speak honestly and openly as her audience listens in.  Alzheimer's Speaks is about giving voice to all, and sharing resources, tools, and products. Through collaboration &amp; education, we are changing dementia care.
On Alzheimer's Speaks you will hear from those living with a diagnosis of dementia, and their care partners - family, friends, and professionals.  We've had a variety of researchers, and companies who have created a diverse array of products, services, and tools to ease the journey ahead. 
Join us as we educate, raise awareness, and give hope to those living with or serving those that are diagnosed. Bottom line, we believe together we can combine everyday life in the trenches insights, with medical, academic, and research models, to offer more options to live well with dementia.
BE A GIVER OF HOPE - SUBSCRIBE, LIKE AND SHARE OUR EPISODES Everyone is welcome on the show, so if you have a personal or professional story about dementia, caregiving, or resources you believe individuals and organizations need to know about to improve our dementia care please <a href="mailto:Radio@AlzheimersSpeaks.com">Email</a> Lori La Bey.
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