Voice for the Voiceless – From Despair to Hope W/ Marilyn Raichle

Voice for the Voiceless – From Despair to Hope W/ Marilyn Raichle

From Mental Health Movement- Voice For the Voiceless by Chris

May 26, 2026 · 1h 3m · Season 5 · Episode 8

About this episode

Marilyn Raichle discusses her journey of reframing Alzheimer's through art and advocacy, inspired by her mother's creativity.

Reframing Alzheimer’s Through Art, Love, and Bold Advocacy — with Marilyn Raichle In this episode, we sit down with Marilyn Raichle , Executive Director of Maude’s Awards , founder of The Art of Alzheimer’s , and author of Don’t Walk Away . Marilyn shares how her mother Jean’s creativity transformed her understanding of dementia and sparked a mission to change the way the world sees Alzheimer’s. We dig into the misconceptions she’s determined to break, what makes truly exceptional dementia‑care programs stand out, and why creativity and person‑centered care are shaping the future. Marilyn also opens up about the emotional journey behind her memoir — and the powerful choice to stay present even when her mother once told her to walk away. If you’re a caregiver, an advocate, or simply someone who believes in dignity and humanity, this conversation will stay with you. Learn more: Links to Maude’s Awards, The Art of Alzheimer’s, and Don’t Walk Away are shared below. https://www.linkedin.com/in/marilynraichle/ www.facebook.com/marilyn.raichle instagram.com/raichlem/ Dontwalkaway.net/

People in this episode

Host: Chris

Guest: Marilyn Raichle

Topics covered

  • Alzheimer's
  • dementia care
  • creativity
  • advocacy
  • caregiving
  • emotional journey

Keywords

  • Alzheimer's
  • dementia
  • caregiving
  • art
  • advocacy
  • person-centered care
  • emotional journey

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Maude’s Awards, The Art of Alzheimer’s

Books & works: Don’t Walk Away

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