The narratives we inherited about Alzheimer's disease—that memory loss means the person is already gone, that there's nothing we can do—are outdated and actively harmful. In this episode, I break down where these old stories came from, how stigma shows up in everyday interactions, why the science has fundamentally changed what's possible, and five practical steps to break free from narratives that hurt us. This is the first episode in our "Rewriting Your Future: The New Vision of Life with Memory Loss" series.

The landscape of Alzheimer's treatment is evolving rapidly. At the Clinical Trials on Alzheimer's Disease (CTAD) 2025 conference, researchers presented breakthrough data on treatments that go far beyond amyloid-clearing therapies like Leqembi and Kisunla.

In this podcast episode, I break down seven treatments that could be available—or very close to available—in 2026:

1. Remternetug - Anti-tau antibody that could be combined with existing treatments

2. ALZ-801 - Oral amyloid blocker (no infusions required)

3. Masitinib - Anti-inflammatory targeting neuroinflammation

4. Fosgonimeton - Synaptic restoration therapy

5. Gantenerumab - High-dose amyloid therapy showing renewed promise

6. Semaglutide (Ozempic) - Repurposed diabetes drug with neuroprotective effects

7. Combination therapy trials - Multiple mechanisms working together

We're also seeing a major shift toward earlier intervention—treating people before symptoms appear using biomarker testing, blood tests, and PET scans.

What this means for families:

• More treatment options beyond current FDA-approved therapies

• Oral medications in development (reducing infusion burden)

• Different mechanisms for patients who don't respond to amyloid-clearing therapies

• Earlier intervention strategies that could preserve more function

What you should do now:

• Maximize current treatment options (Leqembi, Kisunla)

• Consider clinical trial participation

• Explore biomarker testing if you're at risk

• Stay informed about the treatment pipeline

• Connect with research centers and advocacy organizations

Listen to the full episode for detailed analysis of each treatment, FDA approval timelines, patient eligibility criteria, and actionable steps you can take today.

This episode is a love letter to every person who has ever said "yes" to Alzheimer's research when outcomes were uncertain. Behind every breakthrough treatment stand volunteers whose courage makes medical advances possible.

Episode highlights:

✓ Why clinical trial volunteers give "the ultimate gift"

✓ What participation actually requires (trust, time, risk, hope)

✓ My mother's 2019 decision to enroll in Leqembi trials

✓ Milestones her courage gave our family

✓ Why her gift extends to people she'll never meet

✓ How one person's sacrifice ripples across generations

✓ Concrete ways to honor and support clinical research

The numbers that matter:

• 1,795 Clarity AD participants made Leqembi possible

• 1,736 TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 2 participants made Kisunla real

• Thousands currently enrolling in trials for future treatments

• One person's courage = changed trajectory for millions

What clinical trial participation requires:

→ Trust in uncertain outcomes

→ Frequent MRIs and brain scans → Regular multi-hour infusions

→ Cognitive testing highlighting decline → ARIA risk acceptance

→ Months or years of commitment

→ Hope for others without guaranteed personal benefit

This episode honors every volunteer—past, present, and future—who chose courage over fear.

Timeline: 0:00 - Cold open: The ultimate gift 2:00 - Why this gift matters 4:00 - My mother's decision (2019) 8:30 - What her courage gave us 14:00 - The unnamed thousands 18:30 - Science behind the sacrifice 22:00 - Gratitude in the season of giving 26:00 - How we honor this gift 28:30 - Closing: You're not alone

To every clinical trial volunteer: Thank you. Your gift is why we have hope. ❤️

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Who Will Be There When I Forget? Planning Alzheimer's Care Without Traditional Family

Three in the morning. The question circles: Who will be there when I can no longer remember my own name?

In this deeply vulnerable episode, Teri shares her most personal fear as someone who has spent six years as her mother's co-caregiver through Alzheimer's disease and clinical trials—while being single, childless, and facing the same genetic risk herself.

Over 35% of Americans aged 45-64 have no children. That number is growing. Yet our entire care infrastructure assumes traditional family caregivers exist. What happens when they don't?

In this episode, you'll discover:

• The reality of planning for Alzheimer's care without children or a spouse

• Why traditional assumptions about aging fail millions of Americans

• Financial realities: $600K-$1.8M for long-term memory care

• The caregiver shortage crisis and its impact on solo agers

• Innovative care models: caregiver co-ops, intentional living communities, expanded professional options

• Concrete legal and financial planning steps you can take today

• Policy changes needed to support this growing population

• Why there's still hope despite the fear

Content Warning: This episode contains heavy emotional content about aging, progressive illness, caregiving, and end-of-life planning.

Silence doesn't serve us. If you're carrying this fear—you're not alone.

Resources mentioned:

• Free 10-minute clarity call: memorytreatmentadvisors.com/schedule

• Legal planning templates and resources: [link]

• Community care models: [link]

About the Host: Teri Youngdale is the founder of Memory Treatment Advisors and Alzheimer's Survivor. She has served as her mother's co-caregiver through six years of Alzheimer's disease, including participation in groundbreaking clinical trials like Leqembi. Teri helps families create personalized roadmaps for prevention, treatment options, and long-term care planning.

Listen with clarity, courage, and care.

Expert (Author Name):

Teri J. Youngdale

This Thanksgiving looks different when Alzheimer's is part of your story. In this special holiday episode, Alzheimer's advocate Teri Youngdale shares how to navigate the complex emotions of caregiving during the holidays—holding both gratitude and grief in the same hand.

In this episode, you'll discover:

✅ Why gratitude feels different when you're an Alzheimer's caregiver

✅ Understanding ambiguous loss—grieving someone who's still alive

✅ Real stories from caregivers who've found grace in unexpected moments

✅ 5 simple gratitude practices you can use this Thanksgiving

✅ What to do when gratitude feels completely impossible

✅ How to extend grace to yourself, your loved one, and imperfect family members

Perfect for:

• First-time Alzheimer's caregivers facing a changed holiday

• Families navigating dementia during Thanksgiving

• Anyone balancing profound loss with moments of connection

• Caregivers who feel guilty about not feeling "grateful enough"

How do you make Alzheimer's treatment decisions when you're a person of faith? Can you honor what your heart tells you while also paying attention to what the doctors say? In this episode, we explore how faith and science can work together to guide treatment decisions—without compromising either one.

We'll discuss:

• Why this balance matters for Alzheimer's families

• How to use both medical evidence and spiritual wisdom in decision-making

• Real stories from families who've navigated this intersection successfully

• Quantum Healing Meditations and how they complement medical treatment

• Practical strategies for integrating faith into your Alzheimer's care journey

• Questions to help you find clarity and peace with your choices

Whether you're considering disease-modifying medications like Leqembi or Kisunla, exploring clinical trials, or trying to honor your beliefs while supporting a loved one—this conversation is for you.

Resources mentioned:

• Free Care Circles: Thursdays 7 PM CT | Saturdays 2 PM CT

• Free 10-minute Clarity Calls: memorytreatmentadvisors.com/schedule

• Quantum Healing Meditations: Available on my YouTube: https://youtu.be/Jvja97RmaCY

You don't have to choose between faith and science. You can hold both—and find the clarity and courage you've been seeking.

Feeling overwhelmed as an Alzheimer's caregiver? Discover a simple 5-minute meditation practice that brings peace to both you and your loved one. Includes step-by-step guide and real caregiver stories.

After 6 years as my mother's study partner in the Leqembi clinical trial, I'm pulling back the curtain on what really happens in Alzheimer's research. This isn't theory—this is lived experience.

In This Episode: ⏱️ 0:00 - Introduction: Why clinical trials feel mysterious ⏱️ 3:45 - How Alzheimer's trials actually work ⏱️ 12:20 - The truth about placebos ⏱️ 18:15 - Who qualifies for trials & why ⏱️ 24:30 - The study partner role that healed my helplessness ⏱️ 31:10 - Safety protocols that build trust ⏱️ 37:45 - Myths we need to bust ⏱️ 43:20 - How to find trials + questions to ask ⏱️ 49:00 - From trial to treatment: Mom's drug is now FDA-approved

Resources Mentioned:

• Alzheimer's Association TrialMatch

• ClinicalTrials.gov

• Memory Treatment Advisors discovery calls: memorytreatmentadvisors.com/schedule

The drug my mom tested (BAN2401) is now FDA-approved Leqembi—proof that trial participation creates real-world impact for families nationwide.

Whether you're considering a trial or simply want to understand your options, this episode provides the clarity you deserve.After 6 years as my mother's study partner in the Leqembi clinical trial, I'm pulling back the curtain on what really happens in Alzheimer's research. This isn't theory—this is lived experience.

Resources Mentioned:

• Alzheimer's Association TrialMatch

• ClinicalTrials.gov

• Memory Treatment Advisors discovery calls: memorytreatmentadvisors.com/schedule

The drug my mom tested (BAN2401) is now FDA-approved Leqembi—proof that trial participation creates real-world impact for families nationwide.

Whether you're considering a trial or simply want to understand your options, this episode provides the clarity you deserve.

Oral Alzheimer's medications could revolutionize treatment access for millions of families. In this episode, Alzheimer's educator and caregiver Teri Youngdale breaks down everything you need to know about the new oral anti-amyloid drugs in development—who might qualify, how they compare to infusions like Leqembi and Kisunla, and what to expect if these pills become available.

🎙️ What You'll Learn:

• How oral Alzheimer's medications work to clear amyloid plaques

• Key differences between pills and IV infusion treatments

• Who qualifies for oral anti-amyloid therapy

• Potential benefits: convenience, cost savings, and greater access

• Monitoring requirements and ARIA risks explained

• Real stories from families navigating treatment decisions

• Timeline for FDA approval and availability

📌 Perfect for: Alzheimer's caregivers, families exploring treatment options, those living far from infusion centers, people with MCI or early-stage Alzheimer's, healthcare advocates, and anyone seeking the latest Alzheimer's research updates.

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🔗 RESOURCES:

📅 Book Your Free 10-Minute Clarity Call: https://www.memorytreatmentadvisors.com/schedule

📰 Weekly Blog (Tuesdays at 9AM): https://www.alzheimersurvivor.com

🎧 Subscribe to Surviving Alzheimer's Podcast: New episodes every Thursday at 9AM

💬 NEXT WEEK: Clinical Trials Demystified - Learn how clinical trials work, who qualifies, and whether trial participation might be right for your family. Don't miss it!

ABOUT TERI YOUNGDALE: Teri is an Alzheimer's educator, speaker, author, and founder of Memory Treatment Advisors and Alzheimer's Survivor. As her mother's study partner during the Leqembi clinical trial since 2019, Teri brings firsthand experience navigating cutting-edge Alzheimer's treatments. Her mission: provide clarity, courage, and care for those facing Alzheimer's Disease

CONNECT WITH TERI: 🌐 Website: https://www.alzheimersurvivor.com 🌐 Memory Treatment Advisors: https://www.memorytreatmentadvisors.com 📧 Alzheimer's Treatment Care Circle: Every Thursday night & Saturday afternoon on Zoom

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⚠️ DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult with qualified healthcare professionals before making treatment decisions.

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Your engagement helps more families find this life-changing information. Thank you for being part of this community

The first Alzheimer's infusion can feel like stepping into the unknown. In this episode, I walk you through exactly what happens on Leqembi or Kisunla infusion day — from check-in to discharge — so you know what to expect.

Whether you're preparing for your first Leqembi or Kisunla infusion or you're already in the rhythm of treatment, this episode gives you clarity, calm, and practical guidance.

🎧 What You'll Learn:

• Complete step-by-step walkthrough (check-in through discharge)

• What to pack in your infusion bag

• How long each step takes

• Normal sensations vs. what to report immediately

• Safety monitoring including ARIA screening

• How to prep the day before (it's simpler than you think)

• Care partner tips for tracking symptoms and advocating effectively

• How families turn infusion day into meaningful time together

📖 Companion Blog Post:https://www.memorytreatmentadvisors.com/blog

📅 Need Personalized Support? Book a free 10-minute clarity call to map out your infusion routine, symptom tracking, and MRI schedule: https://www.memorytreatmentadvisors.com/schedule

🔔 SUBSCRIBE for weekly episodes on navigating Alzheimer's treatment with clarity, courage, and care.

💬 JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: Alzheimer's Treatment Care Circle on Zoom

• Thursday nights

• Saturday afternoons

📚 RESOURCES:

• Memory Treatment Advisors: https://www.memorytreatmentadvisors.com

• Treatment Journal for Leqembi & Kisunla patients: https://amzn.to/4q50pRU

📧 CONTACT: Teri Youngdale 214-924-6102 [EMAIL if you want to include it]

DISCLAIMER: This podcast provides educational information and personal experience. It is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for guidance specific to your situation.

© 2025 Memory Treatment Advisors | Alzheimer's Survivor

Alzheimer’s Caregiver Burnout Relief: 30-Minute Guided Meditation (Calm & Clarity)
Exhausted by the emotional, mental, and physical load of dementia care? This 30-minute guided meditation is designed specifically for Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers to reduce burnout, stress, and anxiety, and restore calm, clarity, and compassion—for yourself and your loved one.

What you’ll get:
• Gentle breathwork to downshift fight-or-flight
• Full-body scan to release tension and fatigue
• Visualization for emotional balance and patience
• Loving-kindness for you and the person you care for
• A quiet reset you can return to daily

How to use:
Find a quiet, safe place to sit or lie down. Headphones recommended. Not for listening while driving or operating machinery. This content is supportive and educational; it is not medical advice.

Chapters
00:00 Welcome & what to expect
01:00 Why caregiver meditation helps (stress → calm)
02:30 Setup & safety notes
03:30 Set your intention (one word)
05:30 4–6 breath pattern to reset the nervous system
08:00 Body scan with warm, golden light
12:00 Release the day (visualization)
14:30 Loving-kindness for you & your loved one
16:30 Gratitude & integration
18:30 Quiet practice space (minimal cues)
28:00 Gentle return
29:00 Closing & resources

Need personalized support?
I create custom Quantum Healing meditations for caregivers based on your schedule, stressors, and music preferences. Book a free 10-minute clarity call: memorytreatmentadvisors.com/schedule

Join our community:
Weekly Alzheimer’s Treatment Care Circle—a supportive live space for people on Leqembi or Kisunla and their caregivers. Details on our channel/community tab and at MemoryTreatmentAdvisors.com.

Are you a caregiver looking for community support? In this episode, I walk you through everything you need to know about starting a care circle for Alzheimer's families—from planning your first meeting to creating a safe, supportive space for meaningful connection.

What You'll Learn:

✅ What a care circle is and why it matters for Alzheimer's caregivers

✅ Step-by-step process to start your own support group

✅ How to create a safe, confidential environment

✅ Best practices for facilitating meaningful discussions

✅ Choosing the right platform (Zoom, in-person, hybrid)

✅ Tips for keeping participants engaged and supported

Whether you're a family caregiver, healthcare professional, or community advocate, care circles provide essential emotional support and practical guidance for those navigating Alzheimer's treatment decisions.

Join Our Care Circles:

🗓️ Thursdays @ 7:00 PM Central

🗓️ Saturdays @ 2:00 PM Central

Connect With Me: Website: www.memorytreatmentadvisors.com LinkedIn: @TJYoungdale Email: teri@memorytreatmentadvisors.ccom

Phone: 214-924-6102

Alzheimer’s care can strain families. Learn how to reduce conflict, avoid decision fatigue, and create unity when making care choices for a loved one.

Caring for someone on new Alzheimer’s treatments like Leqembi or Kisunla often comes with uncertainty—and side effects can feel overwhelming for families and caregivers. In this episode, Teri shares practical strategies for recognizing, monitoring, and managing potential side effects while keeping care grounded in compassion and clarity.

💜 What you’ll learn:

• Common side effects of Alzheimer’s treatments and how to track them

• Practical tools for communicating with doctors and care teams

• How caregivers can reduce anxiety and build confidence during treatment

• Why support systems matter and how to strengthen yours

This episode is about more than symptoms—it’s about empowering caregivers with knowledge, tools, and courage to walk this journey with hope.

✨ Join the conversation, and let’s navigate this path together.

👉 Learn more at Memory Treatment Advisors: https://www.memorytreatmentadvisors.com/

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