Uncle Scotchy’s Journey As A Son, Caregiver, And A Creative  

#CaringForMom  #ASonsJourney #DementiaCare

Lori La Bey talks with Eric Garcia, who goes by Uncle Scotchy, a musician from Miami who was a caregiver for his parents for 18 years. His mother lived with Early Alzheimer’s, and Eric wrote an immersive play about it called The Blues Opera.

Learn:
What Early-Onset Alzheimer’s looked like in Eric’s mother.
How Eric’s family heritage affected how he and his dad cared for his mother.
Some of the signs and symptoms his mother experienced.
What Eric’s mother was like before being diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer’s, and how it affected Eric, his family, and friends.
What lessons did Eric learn from his caregiving experiences?
Why Eric wrote his one-man immersive play, The Blues Opera, and what his expectations for the play were, along with the audience response to it.
Eric shares why he has decided to write a book, Uncle Scotchy and the Time Thief, regarding his experience, too.
Eric’s future plans regarding dementia and caregiving.

 

Here is an articleEric wrote, which shares insights from his upcoming book!

 

Teaser for The Blues Opera

https://youtu.be/fvIUQzP_Iuw?si=uSj1nFujIxEX9L5t

 

Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog 

https://alzheimersspeaks.com/uncle-scotchys-journey-as-a-son-caregiver-and-a-creative/

Watch the Video Interview Below

https://youtu.be/ZASUF-AlTzQ

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uncle-scotchys-journey-as-a-son-caregiver-and-a-creative/id986940432?i=1000769953661

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/episode/57NNjNbfkEXn1ti22aoEr2

Other Podcasts

https://pod.link/986940432

Dementia Map

https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/5/28/uncle-scotchy-8217-s-journey-as-a-son-caregiver-and-a-creative-160-160

 

Contact Eric Garcia

Website    

https://www.unclescotchy.com

Email

unclescotchy@gmail.com 

YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/@unclescotchy

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/unclescotchyomb

Twitter

https://x.com/unclescotchy

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/therealunclescotchy/

Teaser for The Blues Opera

https://youtu.be/fvIUQzP_Iuw?si=uSj1nFujIxEX9L5t

  

Contact Lori La Bey of Alzheimer’s Speaks

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

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.

Uncle Scotchy&rsquo;s Journey As A Son, Caregiver, And A Creative&nbsp;&nbsp;
#CaringForMom&nbsp; #ASonsJourney #DementiaCare
Lori La Bey talks with Eric Garcia, who goes by Uncle Scotchy, a musician from Miami who was a caregiver for his parents for 18 years. His mother lived with Early Alzheimer&rsquo;s, and Eric wrote an immersive play about it called The Blues Opera.
Learn:
<ol>
<li>What Early-Onset Alzheimer&rsquo;s looked like in Eric&rsquo;s mother.</li>
<li>How Eric&rsquo;s family heritage affected how he and his dad cared for his mother.</li>
<li>Some of the signs and symptoms his mother experienced.</li>
<li>What Eric&rsquo;s mother was like before being diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer&rsquo;s, and how it affected Eric, his family, and friends.</li>
<li>What lessons did Eric learn from his caregiving experiences?</li>
<li>Why Eric wrote his one-man immersive play, The Blues Opera, and what his expectations for the play were, along with the audience response to it.</li>
<li>Eric shares why he has decided to write a book, Uncle Scotchy and the Time Thief, regarding his experience, too.</li>
<li>Eric&rsquo;s future plans regarding dementia and caregiving.</li>
</ol>
&nbsp;
<a href="https://alzheimersspeaks.com/round-seven-im-late-trading-places-the-beach/">Here is an article</a><a href="https://alzheimersspeaks.com/round-seven-im-late-trading-places-the-beach/"> </a>Eric wrote, which shares insights from his upcoming book!
&nbsp;
Teaser for The Blues Opera
<a href="https://youtu.be/fvIUQzP_Iuw?si=uSj1nFujIxEX9L5t">https://youtu.be/fvIUQzP_Iuw?si=uSj1nFujIxEX9L5t</a>
&nbsp;
Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks Blog&nbsp;
<a href="https://alzheimersspeaks.com/uncle-scotchys-journey-as-a-son-caregiver-and-a-creative/">https://alzheimersspeaks.com/uncle-scotchys-journey-as-a-son-caregiver-and-a-creative/</a>
Watch the Video Interview Below
<a href="https://youtu.be/ZASUF-AlTzQ">https://youtu.be/ZASUF-AlTzQ</a>
Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks on Apple Podcast
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uncle-scotchys-journey-as-a-son-caregiver-and-a-creative/id986940432?i=1000769953661">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uncle-scotchys-journey-as-a-son-caregiver-and-a-creative/id986940432?i=1000769953661</a>
Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks on Spotify
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/57NNjNbfkEXn1ti22aoEr2">https://open.spotify.com/episode/57NNjNbfkEXn1ti22aoEr2</a>
Other Podcasts
<a href="https://pod.link/986940432">https://pod.link/986940432</a>
Dementia Map
<a href="https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/5/28/uncle-scotchy-8217-s-journey-as-a-son-caregiver-and-a-creative-160-160">https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/5/28/uncle-scotchy-8217-s-journey-as-a-son-caregiver-and-a-creative-160-160</a>
&nbsp;
Contact Eric Garcia
Website&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.unclescotchy.com/">https://www.unclescotchy.com</a> 
Email
<a href="mailto:unclescotchy@gmail.com">unclescotchy@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;
YouTube
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@unclescotchy">https://www.youtube.com/@unclescotchy</a> 
Facebook
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/unclescotchyomb">https://www.facebook.com/unclescotchyomb</a> 
Twitter
<a href="https://x.com/unclescotchy">https://x.com/unclescotchy</a> 
Instagram
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/therealunclescotchy/">https://www.instagram.com/therealunclescotchy/</a> 
Teaser for The Blues Opera
<a href="https://youtu.be/fvIUQzP_Iuw?si=uSj1nFujIxEX9L5t">https://youtu.be/fvIUQzP_Iuw?si=uSj1nFujIxEX9L5t</a>
&nbsp;&nbsp;
Contact Lori La Bey of Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks
Contact <a href="mailto:Radio@AlzheimersSpeaks.com?subject=I%20hear%20you%20on%20Alzheimer's%20Speaks%20Radio">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.

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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 & 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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