Bob’s Last Marathon Podcast joins Penn Memory Center
Bob’s Last Marathon aired its final episode on May 15, 2024. The full archive of 75 episodes remains available here. The podcast, founded by Lena Chow Kuhar in honor of her husband, Robert Kuhar, has offered guidance, comfort, and expertise to families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
Now part of the Penn Memory Center, Bob’s Last Marathon continues to serve as an educational resource for patients, caregivers, and professionals. Future updates will appear in the Penn Memory Center newsletter, InSight, and in The Age of Aging podcast.
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Highlights from Bob’s Last Marathon
My Journey: Lena reflects on lessons from caregiving and announces the podcast’s transition to the Penn Memory Center.
Denial: Lena talks about denial—an insidious and potentially dangerous problem that many Alzheimerʼs caregivers face.
Living Well with Dementia – Daily Routines: Simple structure for meals, activities, and rest that helps both caregiver and loved one find calm and consistency.
Music Therapy: Music therapy and creative expression as tools to maintain connection and joy in daily life.
Self-Care for Caregivers: Evidence-based strategies from Penn Memory Center and Mass General experts on preventing burnout and maintaining health.
Planning Ahead – Medical and Financial Choices: Practical steps to prepare documents, secure finances, and make informed care decisions early.
The Male Caregiver: How emotional openness helps fathers manage caregiving and ways adult children can share the load.
Challenging Behaviors – Tools and Techniques: Case study approach to recognize behavioral shifts in Alzheimer’s care and effective ways to respond.
Person-Centered Care in Everyday Life: Six core practices that help caregivers honor individuality, promote engagement, and strengthen relationships.
Having Fun with Improv: How improv supports memory, social connection, and joy for people with cognitive impairment, with simple exercises caregivers can try at home.