Unexpected Joy in Dementia Care

Heartache, Health, and Healing · Jul 9, 2026 · 54m

Today on the podcast, I’m talking with Marilyn Raichle, author of Don’t Walk Away: A Care Partner’s Journey. Marilyn’s path into this work came through personal experience, when she became a caregiver for both of her parents as they were developing dementia — a role that changed the direction of her life and career.

Along the way, Marilyn saw how creativity and the arts could bring connection and meaning to people living with dementia. That insight led her to found The Art of Alzheimer’s, a platform that celebrates the creativity of those living with the disease. Today, she also serves as the…