Published Mar 19, 2015

Alan Dienstag — Alzheimer's and the Spiritual Terrain of Memory

Krista Tippett interviews Alan Dienstag, who delves into the spiritual, emotional, and therapeutic dimensions of Alzheimer's, exploring how memory, identity, and love persist through the disease's challenges, and highlighting the healing power of writing for patients navigating its complex landscape.

Episode Highlights

Topics covered

Episode Highlights

Related Episodes

[Unedited] Alan Dienstag with Krista Tippett
Answers 383 questions
Dan and Sue Hanson — Room for J: One Family's Struggle with Schizophrenia
Answers 383 questions
The Soul in Depression
Answers 383 questions
Claire Danes, Ellen Burstyn, Tracy K. Smith, et al. — Stories About Mystery
Answers 383 questions
[Unedited] Alan Rabinowitz with Krista Tippett
Answers 383 questions
[Unedited] Daniel Kahneman with Krista Tippett
Answers 383 questions
Tiya Miles — Toward Living Memory
Answers 383 questions
[Unedited] Pádraig Ó Tuama and Marilyn Nelson with Krista Tippett
Answers 383 questions
[Unedited] Andrew Solomon with Krista Tippett
Answers 383 questions
[Unedited] Bessel van der Kolk with Krista Tippett
Answers 383 questions
[Unedited] Diane Winston with Krista Tippett
Answers 383 questions
[Unedited] Diane Winston with Krista Tippett
Answers 383 questions
[Unedited] Adele Diamond with Krista Tippett
Answers 383 questions
David Treuer — Language Carries More Than Words
Answers 383 questions
[Unedited] Alice Parker with Krista Tippett
Answers 383 questions

Dexa/Krista Tippett

Alan Dienstag — Alzheimer's and the Spiritual Terrain of Memory

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Divine Memory Mysteries

Memory and Writing

Memory and Connection

Poetic Reflections

Triumph of Life

Family Influence, Alzheimer's Care

Love Endures

Facing Alzheimer's Realities

Writing as Memory

Navigating Alzheimer's Journey

Finding Meaning Amid Loss

Facing Alzheimer's Realities

Memory and Connection

Music of Wonder

Episode Highlights

Spiritual Perspective

Memory and Writing

Alzheimer's Identity

Related Episodes

[Unedited] Alan Dienstag with Krista Tippett

Dan and Sue Hanson — Room for J: One Family's Struggle with Schizophrenia

The Soul in Depression

Claire Danes, Ellen Burstyn, Tracy K. Smith, et al. — Stories About Mystery

[Unedited] Alan Rabinowitz with Krista Tippett

[Unedited] Daniel Kahneman with Krista Tippett

Tiya Miles — Toward Living Memory

[Unedited] Pádraig Ó Tuama and Marilyn Nelson with Krista Tippett

[Unedited] Andrew Solomon with Krista Tippett

[Unedited] Bessel van der Kolk with Krista Tippett

[Unedited] Diane Winston with Krista Tippett

[Unedited] Diane Winston with Krista Tippett

[Unedited] Adele Diamond with Krista Tippett

David Treuer — Language Carries More Than Words

[Unedited] Alice Parker with Krista Tippett

Alan Dienstag — Alzheimer's and the Spiritual Terrain of Memory

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Episode Highlights

Spiritual PerspectiveAlan Dienstag explores the spiritual dimensions of Alzheimer's, contemplating its implications for understanding God and the resilience of human identity. He shares profound insights into how memory, identity, and love endure despite the challenges posed by the disease.

Spiritual Perspective

Memory and WritingAlan Dienstag explores the therapeutic potential of writing for Alzheimer's patients, revealing how it can preserve memory and offer control. He also reflects on the poetic expressions of the disease, capturing its complex emotional landscape.

Memory and Writing

Alzheimer's IdentityAlan Dienstag explores the profound impact of Alzheimer's on personal identity and memory. He shares insights into how individuals navigate the disease's challenges, revealing both the resilience of the human spirit and the mysteries of memory.

Alzheimer's Identity

Related Episodes