Leaving a Legacy of Love and Care with Mary Lou Falcone
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In this Brain & Life podcast episode Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by Mary Lou Falcone, classical music publicist and author of “I Didn't See It Coming: Scenes of Love, Loss and Lewy Body Dementia.” Mary Lou shares her experiences with her partner Nicky Zann as he lived with Lewy Body Dementia and what she learned about being a caregiver throughout her life. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Jason Cohen, neurologist and dementia specialist at Montefiore Medical Center and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He explains exactly what Lewy Body Dementia is, how it differs from other diseases, and his work with the Lewy Body Dementia Resource Center.   Additional Resources I Didn't See It Coming: Scenes of Love, Loss and Lewy Body Dementia The Work of Nicholas Zann Lewy Body Dementia Resource Center What is Lewy Body Dementia? Robin Williams’ Widow Advocates for Those with Lewy Body Dementia How to Talk to Loved Ones Who Have Dementia   Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on This Topic Making a Lasting Impact with The Brain Donor Project’s Tish Hevel Journalist, Producer Kitty Eisele’s Honest Recount of Her Time as Caregiver The ‘Humor and Heartache’ of Caregiving with Filmmaker Michelle Boyaner   We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast? ·       Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206 ·       Email us at [email protected]   Social Media:   Guests: Lewy Body Dementia Resource Center @lewybodyny Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD
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