Episode #16- Remembering for the Next Generation- Alzheimer's Disease

In Episode 16 of Remembering Together, we sit down with husband-and-wife team Matt and Alex Harrold to explore the deeply personal impact Alzheimer’s disease has had on their family and how they are ensuring its lessons, memories, and legacy continue for future generations.Matt, Vice President of LMJ’s Lost Souls - Alzheimer’s Fund and owner of American Family Insurance Matthew Harrold Agency, shares the story of losing his mother, Mary Jo, to Alzheimer’s disease at a young age. Alongside him is his wife, Alex Harrold, an LMJ’s Team Advocate and dedicated event planner, who also brings her own family experiences with Alzheimer’s to the conversation.Together, they discuss how Alzheimer’s has shaped their lives, strengthened their commitment to advocacy, and influenced the way they talk about the disease with their own children. More importantly, they share how they are intentionally preserving family memories, honoring loved ones who have passed, and creating new traditions that keep those stories alive for the next generation.This heartfelt episode is a reminder that while Alzheimer’s may take memories, it cannot take away the love, values, and traditions that families choose to carry forward. Through open conversations, shared experiences, and meaningful remembrance, Matt and Alex demonstrate how honoring the past can help shape a brighter future for those we love.