Karen Sandone

Surviving the Now: Younger Onset Alzheimer's Support Sessions

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Welcome to Surviving the Now: Younger-Onset Alzheimer’s. Each week, a group of spouses and/or family members talk openly about the realities of loving someone with younger-onset Alzheimer’s—the heartbreak, the hope, the guilt, the grace, and everything in between. If you're waking up every day to a life you didn’t plan for, you're not alone. Let’s walk this journey together—one moment, one memory, and one breath at a time."

Author

Karen Sandone

Episodes

EP #8 Losing A Parent Twice 24.06.2026 52:33

On this episode Cherie, Becca, Eileen, and Karen focus on the importance of advocacy but bring some special guests to discuss their perspective on Younger Onset Alzheimer's, and share advice, tips, and affirmations for their local, regional, and global communities. Support & Resources: “If you or someone you know is navigating younger onset Alzheimer’s, you’re not alone. Reach out to loc...

EP#7 - Advocacy and Support 22.05.2026 49:48

On this episode Eillen, Cherie, Becca, and Karen focus on the importance of advocacy and support in their lives as caregivers for spouses with Younger Onset Alzheimer's, and share advice, tips, and affirmations for their local, regional, and global communities. Support & Resources: “If you or someone you know is navigating younger onset Alzheimer’s, you’re not alone. Reach out to local s...

EP#6 - How We Live With Joy and Grief Simultaneously 27.04.2026 54:08

On this episode Cherie, Becca, Eileen, and Karen change the format for a candid discussion on welcome back the community and focus on personal joy and grief tied to their lives as caregivers for spouses with Younger Onset Alzheimer's, and discuss the varied faces of it with advice, tips, and affirmations. Support & Resources: “If you or someone you know is navigating younger onset Alzhei...

Ep #5 - Defining Younger Onset Alzheimer's (and Travel tips) 20.03.2026 46:40

On this episode Karen, Cherie, Becca, and Eileen welcome back the community and focus on the details of what Younger Onset Alzheimer's is the varied faces of it with advice, tips, and affirmations. Support & Resources: “If you or someone you know is navigating younger onset Alzheimer’s, you’re not alone. Reach out to local support groups, or contact the Alzheimer's Association for g...

Ep #4 - Community and Finances 27.02.2026 47:26

On this episode Karen, Cherie, and Becca focus on the importance of community and chat about the impact early onset can have on finances with advice, tips, and affirmations. Support & Resources: “If you or someone you know is navigating younger onset Alzheimer’s, you’re not alone. Reach out to local support groups, or contact the Alzheimer's Association for guidance and help.” Join the C...

EP #3 - Large Gatherings and the Holidays 23.12.2025 46:17

On this episode Karen, Cherie, Becca, and Eileen welcome back the community and focus on the upcoming holidays with advice, tips, and affirmations. Support & Resources: “If you or someone you know is navigating younger onset Alzheimer’s, you’re not alone. Reach out to local support groups, or contact the Alzheimer's Association for guidance and help.” Join the Conversation: “Stay connec...

EP #2 - Clinical Stages and Advocacy 19.11.2025 44:23

On this episode Karen, Cherie, Becca, and Eileen welcome back the community with a focus of spousal/partner clinical stages and advocacy. Topics include: expectations of physical decline, "sundowning", the necessity of personal time, emotional support, guilt, the role of family and friends, and as always the vital importance of finding partners on the journey. Support & Resources: “...

EP #1 - Beginnings 01.11.2025 57:23

This first episode of Surviving the Now: Journey with Younger Onset Alzheimer’s introduces participants to each other and sets a supportive tone. Karen, Cherie, Becca, and Eileen share their experiences, discuss living in the present, and explore coping strategies. The aim of this episode is to create a safe space for connection, support, and understanding, helping everyone feel less alone in thei...