Understanding and Coping with Generational Love and Loss   

Today, Lori La Bey talks with RJ Scarelli, who recently published his 1st children’s book about the effects of Alzheimer’s and Dementia. The book is titled For Those I Knew and Loved Before.  RJ wrote the book in honor of his grandmother, who lost her battle to Alzheimer’s back in 2021, as well as caregivers and families who are either taking care of a loved one with these neurodegenerative diseases or who have lost someone to dementia.

RJ’s story depicts a unique perspective of a young child who grapples with her grandmother’s diminishing condition and rapid memory loss. Ultimately, it gives the reader a vulnerable yet simple way to approach this difficult subject and allows young readers to effectively grapple with watching those they love the most struggle as their journey with Alzheimer’s and Dementia progresses.

RJ hopes his book will help children explore big emotions and unfamiliar changes in a safe, age-appropriate way. His story can open the door for honest conversations about memory loss, while emphasizing that love and connection remain, even when memories fade.

 

Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post

https://alzheimersspeaks.com/understanding-and-coping-with-generational-love-and-loss/

Watch the Video Interview Below

https://youtu.be/dFwhEA3F6Qg

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/understanding-and-coping-with-generational-love-and-loss/id986940432?i=1000731754143

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5EvZUbGzy6DXRNE7eTgf34

Other Podcasts

https://pod.link/986940432

Dementia Map

https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2025/10/14/understanding-and-coping-with-generational-love-and-loss

 

Contact RJ Scarelli  

Instagram @rjsbooksandtales 

Tik Tok @rjtheauthor 

Email  RJScarelli@gmail.com

Website Coming Soon  www.RjsRealityOfWriting.com

Amazon  https://www.amazon.com/Those-Knew-Loved-Before/dp/B0FMPQ5H4Y/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3DRUYCC149V43&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.l4lG_iH_W4pHJpf2ZEIdSA.JHg71jBWu3dWG4V014UeTXyMEg7BYfb9G7Ow6h3IcFo&dib_tag=se&keywords=For+Those+I+Knew+and+Loved+Before&qid=1759798638&s=books&sprefix=for+those+i+knew+and+loved+before%2Cstripbooks%2C117&sr=1-1

 

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

Understanding and Coping with Generational Love and Loss&nbsp;&nbsp; 
Today, Lori La Bey talks with RJ Scarelli,&nbsp;who recently published his 1st children&rsquo;s book about the effects of Alzheimer&rsquo;s and Dementia. The book is titled For Those I Knew and Loved Before. &nbsp;RJ wrote the book in honor of his grandmother, who lost her battle to Alzheimer&rsquo;s back in 2021, as well as caregivers and families who are either taking care of a loved one with these neurodegenerative diseases or who have lost someone to dementia.
RJ&rsquo;s story depicts a unique perspective of a young child who grapples with her grandmother&rsquo;s diminishing condition and rapid memory loss. Ultimately, it gives the reader a vulnerable yet simple way to approach this difficult subject and allows young readers to effectively grapple with watching those they love the most struggle as their journey with Alzheimer&rsquo;s and Dementia progresses.
RJ hopes his book will help children explore big emotions and unfamiliar changes in a safe, age-appropriate way. His story can open the door for honest conversations about memory loss, while emphasizing that love and connection remain, even when memories fade.
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Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks Blog Post
<a href="https://alzheimersspeaks.com/understanding-and-coping-with-generational-love-and-loss/">https://alzheimersspeaks.com/understanding-and-coping-with-generational-love-and-loss/</a>
Watch the Video Interview Below
<a href="https://youtu.be/dFwhEA3F6Qg">https://youtu.be/dFwhEA3F6Qg</a>
Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks on Apple Podcast
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/understanding-and-coping-with-generational-love-and-loss/id986940432?i=1000731754143">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/understanding-and-coping-with-generational-love-and-loss/id986940432?i=1000731754143</a>
Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks on Spotify
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/5EvZUbGzy6DXRNE7eTgf34">https://open.spotify.com/episode/5EvZUbGzy6DXRNE7eTgf34</a>
Other Podcasts
<a href="https://pod.link/986940432">https://pod.link/986940432</a>
Dementia Map
<a href="https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2025/10/14/understanding-and-coping-with-generational-love-and-loss">https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2025/10/14/understanding-and-coping-with-generational-love-and-loss</a>
&nbsp;<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/alzheimer-s-speaks"></a> 
Contact RJ Scarelli&nbsp; 
Instagram @rjsbooksandtales 
Tik Tok @rjtheauthor 
Email &nbsp;<a href="mailto:RJScarelli@gmail.com">RJScarelli@gmail.com</a> 
Website Coming Soon &nbsp;<a href="http://www.RjsRealityOfWriting.com">www.RjsRealityOfWriting.com</a> 
Amazon&nbsp; <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Those-Knew-Loved-Before/dp/B0FMPQ5H4Y/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3DRUYCC149V43&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.l4lG_iH_W4pHJpf2ZEIdSA.JHg71jBWu3dWG4V014UeTXyMEg7BYfb9G7Ow6h3IcFo&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=For+Those+I+Knew+and+Loved+Before&amp;qid=1759798638&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=for+those+i+knew+and+loved+before%2Cstripbooks%2C117&amp;sr=1-1">https://www.amazon.com/Those-Knew-Loved-Before/dp/B0FMPQ5H4Y/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3DRUYCC149V43&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.l4lG_iH_W4pHJpf2ZEIdSA.JHg71jBWu3dWG4V014UeTXyMEg7BYfb9G7Ow6h3IcFo&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=For+Those+I+Knew+and+Loved+Before&amp;qid=1759798638&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=for+those+i+knew+and+loved+before%2Cstripbooks%2C117&amp;sr=1-1</a> 
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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 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.

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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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