Gut Punched: Alzheimer’s and Caregivers EP 106 - Alzheimer's Association 2026 Report

Episode 106 of GutPunched continues the honest conversation about caregiving, brain health, and the realities families face while navigating Alzheimer’s disease and memory loss. Host Jeff Edwards opens the show by encouraging caregivers to stay connected and involved, especially through support groups and caregiver meetings, where education, encouragement, and understanding can make a major difference. This week’s episode covers several important topics for caregivers and families, including: How the BrightFocus Foundation and its partner FreeWill are helping people create or update their wills  New insights from the Alzheimer's Association 2026 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures Report  A closer look at the percentage of dementia caregivers who report chronic health conditions and the serious impact caregiving stress can have on caregiver mortality and overall health  Listeners will also hear another edition of “What’s New with Alzheimer’s” featuring Dr. John Huffaker, along with a listener question focused on Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), current studies, and available medications. As always, Jeff shares the FIVE TENETS of caregiving that continue to guide the GutPunched community:Take care of yourself. Don’t do this alone. Use your support system. Create a help signal. And give caregiving everything you’ve got while you’re in it. Supported by: Neuropsychiatric Research Center  Heart, Body, & Mind Home Care  Live Younger Today  #Alzheimers #Caregivers #DementiaCare #BrainHealth #MCI #CaregiverStress #FamilyCaregiver #HealthyAging #MemoryCare #CaregiverSupport #EstatePlanning #AlzheimersAwareness #GutPunchedPodcast #ChronicStress #SeniorCare Available on Podcast Playground, Apple, Spotify, Pandora, iHeart, PodBean, and GUTPUNCHED.COM.