Using music and art as a method of coping and growth while caregiving for her spouse with Lewy body dementia - with Mary Lou Falcone (Episode 102)

Mary Lou Falcone lived a life of sophistication and excitement as a prominent figure in the classical music space, her husband a well-known artist. Using music throughout her life helped as a means of expressing herself and proved to be paramount when her husband was diagnosed with Lewy body dementia- at a time in her life that was shocking and unexpected. In this episode, Mary Lou describes her journey through caregiving and the rollercoaster of moments that will be sure to leave you with tears.About Mary Lou Falcone:Mary Lou Falcone is internationally known as a classical musicpublicist/strategist who for fifty years has helped guide the careersof celebrated artists – Van Cliburn, Gustavo Dudamel, RenéeFleming, Sir Georg Solti, James Taylor – and advised manyinstitutions including Carnegie Hall, Chicago Symphony, Los AngelesPhilharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, New York Philharmonic,Vienna Philharmonic. Combining communication skills with herbackground as a performer and educator, she now adds anotherlayer: advocate for Lewy body dementia (LBD) awareness. Her latehusband, the illustrator Nicky Zann who died from LBD in 2020, wasthe catalyst for her first book, I DIDN’T SEE IT COMING: Scenes ofLove, Loss, and Lewy Body Dementia.Find Mary Lou: https://maryloufalcone.com/*The content shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and it does not constitute therapy or counselling. If you are in need of mental health support or professional guidance, please reach out to a qualified healthcare provider or mental health professional. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host.*Visit us on our website to see all that we offer for caregiver support:www.compassionincaregiving.com For more visit our Instagram!http://www.instagram.com/compassionincaregiving