In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by sisters Johanna and Antonia Bennett. They reminisce on time spent with their father, legendary musician Tony Bennett, and discuss the experiences they had as a family before and during his journey with Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Joel Salinas, a neurologist, clinical assistant professor at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, and chief medical officer of Isaac Health in New York. Dr. Salinas discusses how family members can care for their loved ones with humanity and respect and models ways that tough conversations can be started throughout all stages of symptoms.

Additional Resources

Do You Still Think of Me by Antonia Bennett

Tony Bennett Demonstrates the Power of Music Against Alzheimer’s Disease

Lynda Carter Advocates for Those with Alzheimer’s Disease

Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on This Topic

Journalist Greg O’Brien on Chronicling His Life with Alzheimer’s

Actors Oscar Nuñez and Ursula Whittaker on Caring for Loved Ones with Dementia

Lauren Miller Rogen on Facing a Parent’s Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

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Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD