Dementia Man - The Experience       

Lori La Bey talks with  Sam Simon and his wife, Susan, who is his Care Partner, or what they like to call his Cognitive Navigator.

Samuel A. Simon is the author, playwright, and performer of the one-man play, Dementia Man: An Existential Journey.  Earlier in his life, he was a national figure in the American consumer movement,  as one of the first lawyers for Ralph Nader, and made many media appearances, including Face the Nation, The Phil Donahue Show, all major TV network news shows, and The Oprah Winfrey Show.  He and his wife Susan live in McLean, Virginia; they have two children and four grandchildren.

Susan M. Simon, Sam’s wife for almost 60 years, now serves as his Cognitive Navigator, assisting as he performs Dementia Man. After retiring as an elementary school counselor, Susan worked as the director of Marketing and Admissions for a Senior Living facility. 

LEARN
What symptoms did Sam and Susan notice before diagnosis, and when did they start? 
Did they talk about what they were observing before getting diagnosed?
When and why did Sam decide to write his book and play?
We will actually watch the 20-minute short version of Dementia Man – The Existential Journey.
We will discuss the feeling of nothingness. 
Susan will share where she goes for help.

 

Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post

https://alzheimersspeaks.com/dementia-man-the-lived-experience/

Watch the Video Interview Below

https://youtu.be/BcC9GCBZbnU

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dementia-man-the-experience/id986940432?i=1000779820106

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Other Podcasts

https://pod.link/986940432

Dementia Map

https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/8/4/dementia-man-the-experience-160-160-160-160

 

Contact Samuel A. Simon

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https://www.dementiaman.com/

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Alzheimer's Speaks shifts 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.

Dementia Man - The Experience&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
Lori La Bey talks with &nbsp;Sam Simon and his wife, Susan, who is his Care Partner, or what they like to call his Cognitive Navigator.
Samuel A. Simon is the author, playwright, and performer of the one-man play, Dementia Man: An Existential Journey.&nbsp; Earlier in his life, he was a national figure in the American consumer movement, &nbsp;as one of the first lawyers for Ralph Nader, and made many media appearances, including Face the Nation, The Phil Donahue Show, all major TV network news shows, and The Oprah Winfrey Show.&nbsp; He and his wife Susan live in McLean, Virginia; they have two children and four grandchildren.
Susan M. Simon, Sam&rsquo;s wife for almost 60 years, now serves as his Cognitive Navigator,&nbsp;assisting as he performs Dementia Man. After retiring as an elementary school counselor, Susan worked as the director of Marketing and Admissions for a Senior Living facility.&nbsp;
LEARN
<ul>
<li>What symptoms did Sam and Susan notice before diagnosis, and when did they start?&nbsp;</li>
<li>Did they talk about what they were observing before getting diagnosed?</li>
<li>When and why did Sam decide to write his book and play?</li>
<li>We will actually watch the 20-minute short version of Dementia Man &ndash; The Existential Journey.</li>
<li>We will discuss the feeling of nothingness.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Susan will share where she goes for help.</li>
</ul>
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Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks Blog Post
<a href="https://alzheimersspeaks.com/dementia-man-the-lived-experience/">https://alzheimersspeaks.com/dementia-man-the-lived-experience/</a>
Watch the Video Interview Below
<a href="https://youtu.be/BcC9GCBZbnU">https://youtu.be/BcC9GCBZbnU</a>
Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks Podcast on Apple&nbsp;
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dementia-man-the-experience/id986940432?i=1000779820106">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dementia-man-the-experience/id986940432?i=1000779820106</a>
Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks Podcast on Spotify
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2c1jKok8ZF8DCT0VOD41bQ?si=ZN7ucwJrSueRYlvFN52-cw">https://open.spotify.com/episode/2c1jKok8ZF8DCT0VOD41bQ?si=ZN7ucwJrSueRYlvFN52-cw</a>
Other Podcasts
<a href="https://pod.link/986940432">https://pod.link/986940432</a>
Dementia Map
<a href="https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/8/4/dementia-man-the-experience-160-160-160-160">https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/8/4/dementia-man-the-experience-160-160-160-160</a>
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Contact Samuel A. Simon
Website
<a href="https://www.dementiaman.com/">https://www.dementiaman.com/</a>
Facebook
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/dementiaman">https://www.facebook.com/dementiaman</a>
Twitter/X
<a href="https://x.com/dementiaman_">https://x.com/dementiaman_</a>
YouTube
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@dementiaman_">https://www.youtube.com/@dementiaman_</a>
LinkedIn
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/intersections-international/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/intersections-international/</a>
Instagram
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/intersections-international/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/intersections-international/</a>
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Contact Lori La Bey of Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks
Contact<a href="mailto:Radio@AlzheimersSpeaks.com"> </a><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 shifts 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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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.
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