Gut Punched: Alzheimer’s and Caregivers EP 103 - Glenna Hecht "How Old Are You Today”

Gut Punched: Alzheimer’s and Caregivers EP 103 - Glenna Hecht "How Old Are You Today”

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May 11, 2026 · 43 min · Season 2 · Episode 103

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This episode features a conversation between host Jeff Edwards and caregiver advocate Glenna Hecht about maintaining emotional connections in dementia care.

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Gut Punched: Alzheimer’s and Caregivers, host Jeff Edwards sits down with author and caregiver advocate Glenna Hecht for one of the most engaging and practical conversations the podcast has featured to date. What happens when dementia begins changing memories, personalities, and relationships, but a mother and daughter refuse to let it destroy their connection? The answer became a simple yet transformative relationship game that inspired Glenna’s book,” How Old Are You Today”. Jeff admits this conversation broke one of the podcast’s usual rules: keeping episodes to around 15 minutes. Why? Because there was simply too much insight, encouragement, and usable information to leave on the cutting room floor. Together, Jeff and Glenna explore: How caregivers can maintain emotional connection even as memory fades  Why meaningful engagement matters more than “perfect” communication  The real-life story behind the relationship game that changed everything  Practical tools families can begin using immediately  Encouragement for overwhelmed caregivers who feel isolated or…

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Host: Jeff Edwards

Guest: Glenna Hecht

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Organizations: Alzheimer's Association

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