The Camino Connection, Relationships, and Dementia

The Camino Connection, Relationships, and Dementia

From Alzheimer's Speaks by Lori La Bey

May 18, 2026 · 59 min

About this episode

Lori La Bey interviews Andrea Hogan about her mother's journey with Alzheimer's and the impact of dementia on relationships.

The Camino Connection, Relationships, and Dementia   #Connections #Memories #Inspriation Lori La Bey talks with  Andrea Hogan,  a former Qualcomm CMO, fractional tech executive, and  Chair of ElderHelp San Diego,  an organization dedicated to helping older adults remain in their homes with dignity and independence. Her debut memoir, The Closest Thing to Magic , retraces the Camino de Santiago her mother walked at 68 — in the years before Alzheimer's began to dim her light. Learn: How Andrea’s mother walked the Camino at 68 before her Alzheimer's diagnosis, and what made her decide to walk it. How dementia can take a personal toll when caring for a parent. How the dementia journey shaped Andrea both personally and professionally. About ElderHelp in San Diego, which helps older adults stay in their homes as long as possible. About Andrea’s memoir, called The Closest Thing to Magic.   Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post https://alzheimersspeaks.com/the-camino-connection-relationships-and-dementia/ Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/IEqByeQPqIg Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast…

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Host: Lori La Bey

Guest: Andrea Hogan

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Organizations: ElderHelp San Diego

Books & works: The Closest Thing to Magic

Places: San Diego

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