The Camino Connection, Relationships, and Dementia 

#Connections #Memories #Inspriation

Lori La Bey talks with Andrea Hogan, a former Qualcomm CMO, fractional tech executive, and Chair of ElderHelp San Diego, an organization dedicated to helping older adults remain in their homes with dignity and independence. Her debut memoir, The Closest Thing to Magic, retraces the Camino de Santiago her mother walked at 68 — in the years before Alzheimer's began to dim her light.

Learn:
How Andrea’s mother walked the Camino at 68 before her Alzheimer's diagnosis, and what made her decide to walk it.
How dementia can take a personal toll when caring for a parent.
How the dementia journey shaped Andrea both personally and professionally.
About ElderHelp in San Diego, which helps older adults stay in their homes as long as possible.
About Andrea’s memoir, calledThe Closest Thing to Magic.

 

Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post

https://alzheimersspeaks.com/the-camino-connection-relationships-and-dementia/

Watch the Video Interview Below

https://youtu.be/IEqByeQPqIg

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-camino-connection-relationships-and-dementia/id986940432?i=1000768468469

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3crvnmoWP6irdMo8R8wae9

Other Podcasts

https://pod.link/986940432

Dementia Map

https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/5/19/the-camino-connection-relationships-and-dementia-160

 

Contact Andrea Hogan   

All West Consulting     https://allwest-consulting.com/

Andrea’s Book      https://www.amazon.com/Closest-Thing-Magic-Santiago-Forgetting-ebook/dp/B0GKPJQKG5/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

LinkedIn     https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-hogan

FaceBook     https://www.facebook.com/andrea.hogan.984

 

Contact Lori La Bey of Alzheimer’s Speaks

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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.

The Camino Connection, Relationships, and Dementia&nbsp;
#Connections #Memories #Inspriation
Lori La Bey talks with&nbsp;Andrea Hogan,&nbsp;a former Qualcomm CMO, fractional tech executive, and&nbsp;Chair of ElderHelp San Diego,&nbsp;an organization dedicated to helping older adults remain in their homes with dignity and independence. Her debut memoir, The Closest Thing to Magic, retraces the Camino de Santiago her mother walked at 68 &mdash; in the years before Alzheimer's began to dim her light.
Learn:
<ol>
<li>How Andrea&rsquo;s mother walked the Camino at 68 before her Alzheimer's diagnosis, and what made her decide to walk it.</li>
<li>How dementia can take a personal toll when caring for a parent.</li>
<li>How the dementia journey shaped Andrea both personally and professionally.</li>
<li>About ElderHelp in San Diego, which helps older adults stay in their homes as long as possible.</li>
<li>About Andrea&rsquo;s memoir, called The Closest Thing to Magic.</li>
</ol>
&nbsp;
Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks Blog Post
<a href="https://alzheimersspeaks.com/the-camino-connection-relationships-and-dementia/">https://alzheimersspeaks.com/the-camino-connection-relationships-and-dementia/</a>
Watch the Video Interview Below
<a href="https://youtu.be/IEqByeQPqIg">https://youtu.be/IEqByeQPqIg</a>
Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks on Apple Podcast
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-camino-connection-relationships-and-dementia/id986940432?i=1000768468469">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-camino-connection-relationships-and-dementia/id986940432?i=1000768468469</a>
Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks on Spotify
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3crvnmoWP6irdMo8R8wae9">https://open.spotify.com/episode/3crvnmoWP6irdMo8R8wae9</a>
Other Podcasts
<a href="https://pod.link/986940432">https://pod.link/986940432</a>
Dementia Map
<a href="https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/5/19/the-camino-connection-relationships-and-dementia-160">https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/5/19/the-camino-connection-relationships-and-dementia-160</a>
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Contact Andrea Hogan&nbsp;&nbsp; 
All West Consulting&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://allwest-consulting.com/">https://allwest-consulting.com/</a> 
Andrea&rsquo;s Book &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Closest-Thing-Magic-Santiago-Forgetting-ebook/dp/B0GKPJQKG5/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8">&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Closest-Thing-Magic-Santiago-Forgetting-ebook/dp/B0GKPJQKG5/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8">https://www.amazon.com/Closest-Thing-Magic-Santiago-Forgetting-ebook/dp/B0GKPJQKG5/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8</a> 
LinkedIn&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-hogan">https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-hogan</a>
FaceBook &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/andrea.hogan.984">https://www.facebook.com/andrea.hogan.984</a>
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Contact Lori La Bey of Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks
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 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.
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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