



The Surviving Alzheimer's Podcast was started August 9, 2022 (our 42nd Wedding Anniversary). I have always known that I wanted to turn my journals into a book and tell our story. The idea of writing a book was (and still is) a daunting task for me. Recording a podcast seemed like a faster way for me to start to tell our story.
When I started the podcast a few years ago, I had no expectations or idea how long it would go or if anyone would be interested in it. It only took a few months to realize that this podcast was a blessing to many families all over the US and in some far away countries as well.
Sharing our story has been both a healing journey for me and a way for me to honor my wife Shanna. Throughout her decade plus journey, her faith and courage has been such an inspiration to me and others. She has and continues to teach me so much... even long after her ability to speak has left her. Her facial expressions, especially her smile, speak volumes.
Tessa Mc Grew who host's the "TESSA TALKS" Podcast interviewed Ken in February of 2026.
I had a chance to talk about our now 14 year journey with many of its ups and downs
including why I started the Surviving Alzheimer's Podcast in 2022.
I talked about the early stages , caregiving at home, moving Shanna to Memory Care
and many of the blessings we have enjoyed together.
You can view the interview. on YouTube at https://youtu.be/do7obIFa0HE
You can listen to the audio only Podcast at https://open.spotify.com/show/7HasqiCcQQEbx8nazN6In7

Our Backstory and History -Start HERE
The first 13 episodes tells the story of how I started to notice changes in Shanna, visited various doctors, eventually receive a diagnosis, became her full time caregiver at home for 4+ years, moved her to memory care, and includes her first year there. I recommend that people first listen to these episodes and then feel free to jump around to whatever topic is of interest.
NOTE: This website displays the most recent episodes and goes backwards. If you listen on Apple , Spotify, Google or any other podcast platform it starts with episode 1 and moves forward.
Other Topics - Then Explore
The remainder of the episodes cover a variety of stories, topics and key learnings that I have picked up along the way. Weaved into many episodes is my personal story of healing and going from a place of Anger, Depression, and Hopelessness to place of Peace, Understanding and Renewed Joy.
I also share many of the experiences and techniques that I learned once I decided to become a Certified Faith Based Life Coach.
So feel free to listen to them in order or skip around. Many listeners have told me that they often go back and re-listen to an episode that helps them with what they are currently going through with their loved one.

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