Conscious Caregiving with L & L is "Tackling the Tough Conversations."

The topic of this episode is "Myths, Stigmas, Lies, & Seniors" and features an All-Star Panel.

Samuel A. Simon, known as the "The Dementia Man" is a Playwright, Producer, and Actor:

Samuel A. (Sam) Simon started his career in Washington, DC as a lawyer for Ralph Nader’s first advocacy group in 1970. He then spent 25 years as head of a public affairs firm. In that work, he was often in the news, appearing on Face The Nation, Phil Donahue Show, Oprah Winfrey Show, Good Morning America, and many more. Sam calls his playwriting and theatre work is 4th Age. His first play, The Actual Dance, Love’s Ultimate Journey Through Breast Cancer, toured from 2013 to the present. In 2021 The Actual Dance was turned into an award-winning biography.

In 2018, Sam was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment or MCI. In 2022, he was diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. He began documenting his journey with Alzheimer’s in 2023 by writing a new play, Dementia Man, An Existential Journey, which debuted with a performance at the Capitol Fringe Festival that same year.

Sam lives in Mclean, Virginia, with his wife Susan. They have two adult children and four grandchildren. Sam’s work in law and theatre has been recognized by his inclusion in Who’s Who in American Law and, in 2023, Who’s Who in America.

Tracy Cram Perkins, Author:

Tracy Cram Perkins, is a four-time dementia caregiving survivor with sixteen-years of experience caring for four family members with dementia. She is the author of Dementia Home Care: How to Prepare Before, During, and After. Dementia Home Care. She teaches hands-on solutions for reducing repetitive questions, melt downs, and wandering.

She includes tips using simple, inexpensive fixes found at hardware and office supply stores.

Lance A. Slatton and Lori La Bey Co-Host and Produce Conscious Caregiving with L & L.