EPISODE · Apr 15, 2025 · 17 MIN
Happy Activist Sam Simon: Offering Hope for Those with Dementia
from Live Happy Now · host Live Happy LLC
When Sam Simon’s wife was diagnosed with breast cancer, he used his theatrical experience to chronicle his journey as a caregiver. And when he was diagnosed with cognitive decline in 2022, he turned that into a theatrical experience as well. Today, his one-man play, Dementia Man: An Existential Journey, recounts his journey and reshapes the narrative for families living with dementia and cognitive decline, offering hope and encouragement along the way. In this episode, you’ll learn: How Sam discovered the power of theater. How being on stage and talking about his journey has helped him see his condition differently. What others can learn about living with a terminal condition.
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When Sam Simon’s wife was diagnosed with breast cancer, he used his theatrical experience to chronicle his journey as a caregiver. And when he was diagnosed with cognitive decline in 2022, he turned that into a theatrical experience as well. Today, his one-man play, Dementia Man: An Existential Journey, recounts his journey and reshapes the narrative for families living with dementia and cognitive decline, offering hope and encouragement along the way. In this episode, you’ll learn: How Sam discovered the power of theater. How being on stage and talking about his journey has helped him see his condition differently. What others can learn about living with a terminal condition.
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