On Pluto

Greg’s son, Conor, says despite the progression of his dad’s Alzheimer’s, they still have a lot of fun times together. How has this disease affected the children in your family? To learn more about UsAgainstAlzheimer's, visit our website at https://www.usagainstalzheimers.org or check out our socials below. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UsAgainstAlz Twitter: https://twitter.com/usagainstalz

Greg talks about the memory he fears losing the most. What memories do you fear losing most? To learn more about UsAgainstAlzheimer's, visit our website at https://www.usagainstalzheimers.org or check out our socials below. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UsAgainstAlz Twitter: https://twitter.com/usagainstalz

UsAgainstAlzheimer’s Co-Founder George Vradenburg asks Greg what matters most to him when it comes to treating Alzheimer’s. What are your hopes for a treatment or cure for Alzheimer’s and other dementias? To learn more about UsAgainstAlzheimer's, visit our website at https://www.usagainstalzheimers.org or check out our socials below. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UsAgainstAlz Twitter: https://twitter.com/usagainstalz

Greg’s daughter Colleen talks with UsAgainstAlzheimer’s co-founder Trish Vrandenburg, who lost her mother to Alzheimer’s. Has this disease brought your family closer or pushed them apart? To learn more about UsAgainstAlzheimer's, visit our website at https://www.usagainstalzheimers.org or check out our socials below. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UsAgainstAlz Twitter: https://twitter.com/usagainstalz

Greg explains where “Pluto” comes from. What image would you use to describe to describe your journey with this disease? To learn more about UsAgainstAlzheimer's, visit our website at https://www.usagainstalzheimers.org or check out our socials below. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UsAgainstAlz Twitter: https://twitter.com/usagainstalz

There is no treatment, prevention or cure for Alzheimer’s. Because of that, Greg says there have been moments when he has contemplated suicide. How do you work through the dark times as you fight this disease? To learn more about UsAgainstAlzheimer's, visit our website at https://www.usagainstalzheimers.org or check out our socials below. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UsAgainstAlz Twitter: https://twitter.com/usagainstalz

Greg says he couldn’t survive without his faith.. Does faith sustain you in your journey? To learn more about UsAgainstAlzheimer's, visit our website at https://www.usagainstalzheimers.org or check out our socials below. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UsAgainstAlz Twitter: https://twitter.com/usagainstalz

Greg describes his day to day strategies for fighting back as his memory falters. What coping strategies work best for you? To learn more about UsAgainstAlzheimer's, visit our website at https://www.usagainstalzheimers.org or check out our socials below. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UsAgainstAlz Twitter: https://twitter.com/usagainstalz

An Alzheimer’s diagnosis is one of the greatest challenges that a couple can face. Greg says for his wife, Mary Catherine, it was terrifying. What are the challenges you face in relationships with loved ones? To learn more about UsAgainstAlzheimer's, visit our website at https://www.usagainstalzheimers.org or check out our socials below. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UsAgainstAlz Twitter: https://twitter.com/usagainstalz

Journalist Greg O'Brien talks about the assignment of his life - as a reporter embedded inside the mind of Alzheimer’s disease. In this first episode of On Pluto, Greg introduces us to his experience and encourages people to poke the demon and never give up fighting the disease. What challenges do you face trying to keep life normal in the face of Alzheimer’s? To learn more about UsAgainstAlzheimer's, visit our website at https://www.usagainstalzheimers.org or check out our socials below. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UsAgainstAlz Twitter: https://twitter.com/usagainstalz

Greg describes the serious head injury that revealed a disease in the making. At that time, he had already experienced symptoms associated with Alzheimer’s. What symptoms and behaviors do you now recognize as the early signs of Alzheimer’s or another dementia? To learn more about UsAgainstAlzheimer's, visit our website at https://www.usagainstalzheimers.org or check out our socials below. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UsAgainstAlz/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/usagainstalz

Greg O'Brien recalls the painful moment when he finally told his oldest son, Brendan, the truth about his diagnosis. How did you and your family respond to your diagnosis or your loved one’s diagnosis? To learn more about UsAgainstAlzheimer's, visit our website at https://www.usagainstalzheimers.org or check out our socials below. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UsAgainstAlz/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/usagainstalz