The Week Everything Changed: Early Signs of Alzheimer's (Part 2)

The Week Everything Changed: Early Signs of Alzheimer's (Part 2)

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2614114/fan_mail/new] In Part 1, we walked you through the early signs we noticed over years of visits and trips. In Part 2, we share the story of the one week that changed everything. It was the end of March 2025. Felicia and Dave were heading to Hawaii, and our mom flew to Orlando to meet Amber before they both traveled up to Plattsburgh to watch Oliver for the week. What we thought would be a manageable week of grandma helping with a nine month old turned into the moment we could no longer explain things away. From getting lost in the airport, to struggling with a baby gate, to asking the same question four times in thirty minutes, to not remembering an entire middle of the night wake up that she was fully present for, this was the week the puzzle pieces stopped looking like coincidences and started looking like a pattern we couldn't ignore. We share what it felt like to be in the thick of it without a diagnosis, how frustrating and heartbreaking it was to watch our mom get defensive about things that weren't her fault, and the Target run and late night gas station parking lot conversation with our dad that finally set in motion what would lead to an official diagnosis. This is Part 2 of a three part series. The diagnosis is coming. But first, you need to see what it took to get there. If you've ever had to convince someone you love that something is changing with their brain, struggling with dementia symptoms, this episode is for you. We're sharing every detail because the earlier you recognize these signs, the more time you have to take action and fight for the person you love. Walk with us! Join our team at the Walk to End Alzheimer's in Buffalo, NY this September 2026 — or donate! 100% of proceeds go to the Alzheimer's Association: act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2026/NY-WesternNewYork?pg=team&team_id=1057467&fr_id=19818 Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2614114/support] Thanks for walking this journey with us. Conversations Through Alzheimer's is hosted by sisters Amber and Felicia, and new episodes drop every Monday through September 2026. If this show has resonated with you, share it with someone who needs it and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts. Follow along on our socials: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conversationsthroughalz/ [https://www.instagram.com/conversationsthroughalz/]  * TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@conversationsthroughalz [https://www.tiktok.com/@conversationsthroughalz]  * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ConversationsThroughALZ [https://www.youtube.com/@ConversationsThroughALZ] Support the Alzheimer's Association by joining our Walk to End Alzheimer's team or donating: https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2026/NY-WesternNewYork?pg=team&team_id=1057467&fr_id=19818 [https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2026/NY-WesternNewYork?pg=team&team_id=1057467&fr_id=19818]

Before We Had a Name for It: Our Mom's Early Alzheimer's Signs (Part 1)

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2614114/fan_mail/new] In this episode, we take you back to before there was a diagnosis, before there was even a name for what was happening to our mom. We walk through the early signs we noticed over a series of visits, and how many of the signs we missed because they were easy to explain away.  From getting lost in a hospital parking lot, to wandering a hotel hallway in Washington DC, to struggling with a video game in Orlando, to losing her job and never quite finding her way back- this episode traces the quiet, creeping trail of signs that told us something wasn't right. This is Part 1 of a three-part series leading up to our mom's official Alzheimer's diagnosis. Because the road to understanding what's wrong with someone you love is rarely a straight line. It's years of excuses, disagreements between us, and moments that don't quite add up until suddenly they do. If you've ever watched someone you love change slowly and couldn't find the words for it, we hope this episode helps. We're sharing these early signs because we almost missed them, and we believe that catching them sooner rather than later matters. The earlier you recognize what's happening, the more time you have to take action, build a care team, and explore the things that may help slow the progression. We don't want anyone to look back and wish they had known sooner. Walk with us! Join our team at the Walk to End Alzheimer's in Buffalo, NY this September 2026 — or donate! 100% of proceeds go to the Alzheimer's Association: act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2026/NY-WesternNewYork?pg=team&team_id=1057467&fr_id=19818 Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2614114/support] Thanks for walking this journey with us. Conversations Through Alzheimer's is hosted by sisters Amber and Felicia, and new episodes drop every Monday through September 2026. If this show has resonated with you, share it with someone who needs it and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts. Follow along on our socials: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conversationsthroughalz/ [https://www.instagram.com/conversationsthroughalz/]  * TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@conversationsthroughalz [https://www.tiktok.com/@conversationsthroughalz]  * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ConversationsThroughALZ [https://www.youtube.com/@ConversationsThroughALZ] Support the Alzheimer's Association by joining our Walk to End Alzheimer's team or donating: https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2026/NY-WesternNewYork?pg=team&team_id=1057467&fr_id=19818 [https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2026/NY-WesternNewYork?pg=team&team_id=1057467&fr_id=19818]

Meet Rose: Our Mother, Whose Alzheimer's Diagnosis Is Why We're Sharing Our Story

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2614114/fan_mail/new] We are sisters Amber and Felicia, and we've watched our mom Rose step into one of the hardest chapters a family can face: an Alzheimer's diagnosis, in real time. Instead of processing it privately, we're choosing to share it. Every lesson learned, every milestone, the hard conversations, and the moments somewhere between grief and grace. In this first episode, we introduce ourselves, share how we got here, and explain why this story felt too important to keep quiet. But most importantly, meet Rose. Because before you understand this journey, you need to know the woman at the heart of it. In Season 1, we pull back the curtain on what it actually looks like to care for a parent in the early stages of early-onset Alzheimer's, especially from afar. We'll cover what we thought we knew about Alzheimer's and dementia versus the reality, how we built a care team across distance, resources and support systems, what works and what doesn't when showing up for someone with dementia, the everyday struggles, the big feelings, and the preventative steps we're taking to help slow progression and protect our mom's quality of life. Walk with us! Join our team at the Walk to End Alzheimer's in Buffalo, NY this September 2026 — or donate! 100% of proceeds go to the Alzheimer's Association: act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2026/NY-WesternNewYork?pg=team&team_id=1057467&fr_id=19818 Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2614114/support] Thanks for walking this journey with us. Conversations Through Alzheimer's is hosted by sisters Amber and Felicia, and new episodes drop every Monday through September 2026. If this show has resonated with you, share it with someone who needs it and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts. Follow along on our socials: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conversationsthroughalz/ [https://www.instagram.com/conversationsthroughalz/]  * TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@conversationsthroughalz [https://www.tiktok.com/@conversationsthroughalz]  * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ConversationsThroughALZ [https://www.youtube.com/@ConversationsThroughALZ] Support the Alzheimer's Association by joining our Walk to End Alzheimer's team or donating: https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2026/NY-WesternNewYork?pg=team&team_id=1057467&fr_id=19818 [https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2026/NY-WesternNewYork?pg=team&team_id=1057467&fr_id=19818]

Introducing Conversations Through Alzheimer's

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2614114/fan_mail/new] "We're not doctors. We're daughters." Amber Marti and Felicia Wood are sisters navigating their mother Rose's early-onset and early-stage Alzheimer's diagnosis in real time and they're bringing you along for the journey. Conversations Through Alzheimer's is a real-time documentary about what it actually looks like when Alzheimer's enters a family: the questions, the confusion, the hard decisions, the small victories, and the love that holds it all together. Whether you're a caregiver, a family member, or someone trying to understand what cognitive decline really looks like from the inside — this podcast is for you. New episodes every week starting June 1st, 2026, during Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. Subscribe now so you don't miss the first episode. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2614114/support] Thanks for walking this journey with us. Conversations Through Alzheimer's is hosted by sisters Amber and Felicia, and new episodes drop every Monday through September 2026. If this show has resonated with you, share it with someone who needs it and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts. Follow along on our socials: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conversationsthroughalz/ [https://www.instagram.com/conversationsthroughalz/]  * TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@conversationsthroughalz [https://www.tiktok.com/@conversationsthroughalz]  * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ConversationsThroughALZ [https://www.youtube.com/@ConversationsThroughALZ] Support the Alzheimer's Association by joining our Walk to End Alzheimer's team or donating: https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2026/NY-WesternNewYork?pg=team&team_id=1057467&fr_id=19818 [https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2026/NY-WesternNewYork?pg=team&team_id=1057467&fr_id=19818]