Arthena Caston's guest appearances

Arthena Caston

Being Patient

Dementia Untangled

Jay Reinstein

Lori Nisson

Lisa Genova

Jim Taylor

Tracey Wilkinson

Don Kent

Jaclyn Robinson

Deborah Kan

Laura Lewis

Gary Schmidt

Jim Butler

Steven Sabat

Dana Marie

Tom Beach

Allan Anderson

OwlTail

What if you could gain some insight into your loved one’s journey with dementia? That’s exactly what our guests Arthena Caston and Jay Reinstein are hoping to offer in this episode. They are currently living with early onset Alzheimer’s disease and members of the National Board of Directors for the Alzheimer’s Association. They share their stories and how they have embraced this next chapter of their lives. You’ll be inspired to hear how they have found new purpose, a way to reinvent themselves and offer perspective and support to anyone on this journey. They warn against social isolation and choosing activities that do not offer stimulation; instead, they encourage others to keep communicating, exercising, accept help, take your prescribed medications, and work with your health team to ensure a higher quality of life. Stay positive and you can live well with this disease.

<p>What if you could gain some insight into your loved one’s journey with dementia? That’s exactly what our guests Arthena Caston and Jay Reinstein are hoping to offer in this episode. They are currently living with early onset Alzheimer’s disease and members of the National Board of Directors for the <a href="https://www.alz.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alzheimer’s Association</a>. They share their stories and how they have embraced this next chapter of their lives. You’ll be inspired to hear how they have found new purpose, a way to reinvent themselves and offer perspective and support to anyone on this journey. They warn against social isolation and choosing activities that do not offer stimulation; instead, they encourage others to keep communicating, exercising, accept help, take your prescribed medications, and work with your health team to ensure a higher quality of life. Stay positive and you can live well with this disease.</p>

Real Talk: Living with Dementia (with Arthena Caston & Jay Reinstein)

Being Patient spoke with Arthena Caston about the higher rates of Alzheimer's disease among African Americans, her efforts to raise awareness in the community, and her own early onset diagnosis.

Arthena Caston: Living Joyfully As An African American With Alzheimer's