EPISODE · Jan 6, 2026 · 53 MIN
Dementia Isn’t Something You Fix — It’s Something You Face
from Alzheimer's Speaks · host Lori La Bey
Dementia Isn’t Something You Fix — It’s Something You FaceLori La Bey talks with Glenna Hecht, a speaker, consultant, and the author of How Old Are You Today? Dementia, A Mother, A Daughter, and The Game That Transformed Their Lives. As a daughter who refused to let dementia erase her mother, Glenna wrote her book to help others stay connected when memory fades. Glenna has led HR for iconic brands, but still says her toughest and most meaningful role was as a caregiver. Learn: The difference between fixing and facing dementia The art of care The rules of care What time travel have to do with dementia How does the game/tool “How old are you today” work? How to deal with guilt, grief, and confusion How heartbreak and humor can work together to maintain sanity Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post https://alzheimersspeaks.com/dementia-isnt-something-you-fix-its-something-you-face/g/ Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/14bh8I_yXDo Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dementia-isnt-something-you-fix-its-something-you-face/id986940432?i=1000743926599 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/4q3rAMnJOR5PI4EQk7YsFl Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432 Dementia Map https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/1/8/dementia-isn-8217-t-something-you-fix-8212-it-8217-s-something-you-face Contact Glenna Hecht Website https://howoldareyoutoday.com/ Facebook facebook.com/howoldareyoutoday LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/glennahechtInstagram @howoldareyoutodaybook Purchase Glenna's Book Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ 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. Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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