You Forgot That I Existed

Send us Fan Mail Season 3!! Sue and Joanna reconnect after a break, sharing personal updates about family milestones.  They delve into their experiences with Alzheimer's care, reflecting on visits with loved ones and the challenges of caregiving. New Fave Texas BBQ!   This episode captures the essence of family, music, and the importance of connection. Thanks For Listening! Joanna Anderson &a...

Send us Fan Mail We discovered some new services and gadgets that can help us help our loved ones!  GoGoGrandparent,  JubileeTV and Bidet attachments! We also recap our Olympic highlights and review the movie Thelma! Thanks For Listening! Joanna Anderson & Sue Nicolaidis Find Joey here!   https://wesolutions.life/     https://www.instagram.com/enneagramparents/ https://www.instagram.com/youfor...

Send us Fan Mail This week Joanna shares What's up With Gaga on her 81st Birthday! We also talk Ketchup (fridge or no?) , Chappell Roan, ( Femininomenon ),   The Olympics ( Ilona Maher), and Crying ( alot ).  YAY!  Thanks For Listening! Joanna Anderson & Sue Nicolaidis Find Joey here!   https://wesolutions.life/     https://www.instagram.com/enneagramparents/ https://www.instagram.com/you...

Send us Fan Mail Joanna's friend of 30 years,  Daniel Humphrey,  shares his family's journey since his father's Parkinson's Disease diagnosis.   We chat early symptoms,  trying treatments, downsizing your home, physical changes, and adjusting to the new normal.   Thanks For Listening! Joanna Anderson & Sue Nicolaidis Find Joey here!   https://wesolutions.life/     https://w...

Send us Fan Mail This week we talk about the overwhelming guilt caregivers may have when caring for a loved one. Give yourself a break!  You're doing amazing, sweetie. We also get a surprise phone call from a listener ( and BFF ) who shares an update on her family's care team.   Also!...McDonald's Hot Mustard is back at some TX locations so it's been a really positive week all...

Send us Fan Mail We're Back!  This week we talk about our holiday week off,  answer listener questions,  fill you in on what we're reading / watching,  and discuss the "rodent boyfriend" phenomenon.   We learn more about Gaga's good and pleasing personality in Joanna's What's Up With Gaga segment! Thanks For Listening! Joanna Anderson & Sue Nicolaidis Find Jo...

Send us Fan Mail Joanna and Sue chat with new friend Shannon Beard about her experiences with Alzheimer's Disease.   Shannon and her caregiving team were supporting her mom in the family home for years,  but recently had to make the change into memory care.    We chat about her mother/ daughter relationship before and after dementia,  her parent's lifelong relationship,  ( since 4th grad...

Send us Fan Mail On this week's episode we fill you in on Donanemab, a promising new Alzheimer's Drug.  Advisors to the FDA have recommended unanimously that the agency approve this drug.   Great News! We chat  about Father's Day and Co-Host's Night Out!   Thanks For Listening! Joanna Anderson & Sue Nicolaidis Find Joey here!   https://wesolutions.life/     https://www.inst...

Send us Fan Mail We're all over the place on this episode!  Joanna contemplates jumping out of a plane while  Sue takes a stroll down memory lane in her hometown.   We also talk about how much our mom's relationship's with our kids changed after Alzheimer's.  Thanks For Listening! Joanna Anderson & Sue Nicolaidis Find Joey here!   https://wesolutions.life/     https://www.i...

Send us Fan Mail Joanna and Sue are joined by Attorney Aaron Miller of the Miller Law Office in Plano, TX.   Aaron specializes in Elder Law, Estate Planning and probate administration.  We chat wills, trusts,  Power Of Attorney ,  and deeds.   Aaron also has pointers on navigating Veteran's benefits, Medicaid, and Long Term Care Insurance.   Be ready to take notes!    Thanks For Listening! Jo...

Send us Fan Mail It's a Family Affair this week on the Pod!   Joanna's brother Ben and her son Jack join us for the first time! Ben shares his thoughts on having a mom with Alzheimer's while he lives on the other side of the world.   The siblings have an honest, vulnerable, and respectful convo about their mom and the current family dynamics.  Don't skip it! Thanks For Listenin...

Send us Fan Mail We're Back!   Joanna and Sue skipped recording last week due to Mother's Day  Hangovers. This week we recap said Mother's Day in our Whats Up With Gaga segment ,  discover Uber Caregiver,  & let you know what we're reading this month!  Thanks For Listening! Joanna Anderson & Sue Nicolaidis Find Joey here!   https://wesolutions.life/     https://www.inst...

Send us Fan Mail Kam Neal , PA-C, is back to discuss  how she treats menopause as a functional medicine expert and the links to dementias.   Does delaying menopause lessen you risk for dementia and other diseases?   Great Info!  Thanks For Listening! Joanna Anderson & Sue Nicolaidis Find Joey here!   https://wesolutions.life/     https://www.instagram.com/enneagramparents/ https://www.instagra...

Send us Fan Mail After 6 weeks of comedy class, Joanna performs a 4 minute set in a stand-up showcase! We're So Proud!   Confused about estate planning?   We have an estate lawyer coming on to answer your questions!   Submit questions via email or DMs. Thanks For Listening! Joanna Anderson & Sue Nicolaidis Find Joey here!   https://wesolutions.life/     https://www.instagram.com/enneagram...

Send us Fan Mail We're traveling this week so we have a lil quickie for you! Our team , YouForgotPod,  is registered for the Dallas 2024 Walk to End Alzheimer's on NOV 2, 2024.  Please join our team!  Link on our socials! We unbox the NokBox on our youtube channel,  You Forgot That I Existed.   We truly love this product!  Check it out! Thanks For Listening! Joanna Anderson & Sue Nic...

Send us Fan Mail This week Joanna & Sue share some coping tips to use when your aging loved ones push back and refuse the care they need.    In the What's up with Gaga segment,  Gaga remembers how much she enjoys Facetime. She calls with some very exciting news & we get to listen in! Thanks For Listening! Joanna Anderson & Sue Nicolaidis Find Joey here!   https://wesolutions.life/...

Send us Fan Mail This week we find ourselves in the "Path of Totality" so we must chat about the solar eclipse! Music Therapy is proving to help people with dementia feel calmer, boost their mood, and even recover some parts of their memory.    Gaga had always loved the music programs in her assisted living.  Since  moving  to memory care,  the staff still makes it a point to include Gag...

Send us Fan Mail This week we discuss the recent studies showing Viagra may be reducing the risk of Alzheimer's Disease.     Sign us up! We also highlight a home organization system that puts all your important info in one place.   Gaga  takes a stroll down memory lane and visits her previous homes.  Oh and she also texts God, reminding him to send her that husband!  Thanks For Listening! Joa...

Send us Fan Mail Last week the Arlington Police Dept (TEXAS ) had arrested a woman and is searching for more unlicensed community living homes following reports of alleged abuse, neglect, theft, and fraud towards clients.   Love and Caring for People LLC was supposed to provide supervised personal care for adults,  but is now under investigation after alleged caregiver abuse.  Terrifying to anyone...

Send us Fan Mail This week Joanna and Sue answer more listener's questions!   They  share how their family changed after receiving a dementia diagnosis and the importance of taking care of yourself.   Your hosts also share what they're watching,  reading,  and obsessed with this week! Warning... this episode is rated R.  Our potty mouths may have gotten the best of us.     Thanks For Lis...

Send us Fan Mail This week Joanna and Sue recap the oscar nominated documentary, The Eternal Memory.   Alzheimer's activist &  Legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk posted about this film and we couldn't wait to check it out.   You  will see how hard Alzheimer's is on a family,  but you also experience the most beautiful love story.  It's worth a watch!  Find it on Apple, Paramo...

Send us Fan Mail This week Joanna sits down for a chat with her friend Mike Jordan.   Mike loves all things comedy and shares how incorporating this rule-of-thumb in improv comedy , the conversational concept of "Yes, and... " , is a great tool we can also use when talking with dementia patients.  Joanna and Sue also share guidelines to follow when spending time with your loved ones.   ...

Send us Fan Mail This week Joanna and Sue discuss  telephone calls and how they are tools scammers are using to take advantage of our loved ones.   Both of our moms had fallen victim to these elaborate hustles.  Gaga lost thousands of dollars in a gift card scheme.  Janet was locked into monthly payments for a homes security system she was never able to use.   We discuss phone systems that block ...

Send us Fan Mail We're Back!  After taking a break over the holidays Joanna and Sue return for Season 2! Hear the tips and tricks we've learned while dealing with a loved one with Alzheimer's during the holiday season.   Realizing the family "normal" has changed forces you to rethink how you may celebrate.    Joanna also has some great Gaga stories in "What's up...

Send us Fan Mail We are at the end of our First Season!   We will be off for a couple weeks so we can make all our family's Christmas dreams come true. Before the break Joanna and Sue answer  listener's burning questions such as " How often does Gaga request McDonalds?"   We also highlight the  Sigma Kappa Alpha Omega chapter @ The University of Alabama and their participation...