If you’ve been reading my words for a bit of time, you know I have a fairly bleak view of, not only the medical industry in all sectors, but of humanity in general.
Sean. Thank you so much for making your way out to the land of the orange cones…Evansville, Indiana. You and Wendy are endlessly inspiring. I meant it when I told you I would make a difference in how healthcare operates now. I’m on a mission to change memory care and long term care for the better. I already had a strong passion but speaking with you has made the fire in me burn brighter. I am determined to make you proud. I am in yours and Wendy’s corner. Thank you for coming and blessing each of us.
Thanks so much for your presence, wisdom, energy and sense of humor. Although Wendy is much more likeable than you, you are making a difference in many ways. It was a pleasure.
Sean, it was truly an honor to get to know you and Wendy. I wish our time could have been longer - because that’s just the kind of impact you two make. Thank you for your kind words about USI and Evansville. Thank you for the time and effort it took to come to our little community. I too have hope for our next generation of health professionals. And your insight definitely increased the chances of growing an empathetic and compassionate generation of doctors. Never stop advocating for yourself, others living with dementia, or others living with any diagnosis! You are an inspiration. I learned so much, and was moved to tears on several occasions. That’s the power of your words: your greatest weapon in the fight against Alzheimer’s (and a broken healthcare system). I hope to see you again in our neck of the woods. In the meantime, take care…
It was an honor to have you here and learn your story again and even more in depth. I pray in the future that headway can continue to be made for compassionate care for all people, including patients with Alzheimer’s. You are the catalyst. Thank you again.
Sean and Wendy, it was so amazing to meet you and hear your great words! I am so inspired by your ability to take a challenging situation, be so strong, and laugh a lot along the way! Your advocacy is truly amazing, and I know it will help so many people feel heard and understood. I will take your words with me as I continue in medicine. Compassion and empathy should be at the forefront of care, and I think your continued advocacy will help ensure that. Hope you enjoyed the Hoosier state and Evansville! I'll make sure to stay in touch, and hopefully we can get you back here sometime!
Listening to your talk—and now reading your blog—left a lasting impression on me. As both a nurse and a patient, I found your words striking in a way that’s hard to put into just a few sentences. You didn’t just share information—you shared perspective, honesty, and a level of passion that truly shifts how people think about Alzheimer’s and the human experience around it.
From the clinical side, your insights reminded me to look beyond the tasks and routines and focus on presence, empathy, and purpose in every interaction. From the personal side, your message hit even deeper. It reminded me how important it is to stay grounded, to value moments, and to approach both care and life with more intention.
Your passion is contagious in the best way—it doesn’t just inspire, it calls people to action. I walked away not only moved, but motivated to be better, to do more, and to show up differently for the people I care for and for myself.
Thank you for sharing your voice and your story. Thank you for embracing Alayna and all of the students. They truly loved having you and Wendy. It truly matters.
Sean - You know I already agree with you on almost everything, but your opening paragraph needs perspective. It is not true that, "as a species, are at our worst these days". It is true that Americans are at their worst, that institutional greed and tribal selfishness grown from desperation and hopelessness (and our reaction to our political clown show) are fracturing American society.
But the natural tendency to generalize that what we're living in the US is true across the world distracts from understanding what's wrong and what should be done to fix it.
The roots of selfishness and greed exist everywhere, of course, but American society is unique in how much it dominates everything here. This is not meant as simply bashing the USA. But in recognizing the particularity of our situation, by comparing our society to others where things are better, it's easier to understand how far out of balance our capitalism is and then see what needs to change.
Sean and Wendy, thank you for all you do for those of us living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. And thank you to all the young, brilliant people who attended your talks, who have the passion and power to change how we are treated, both figuratively and literally.
Sean. Thank you so much for making your way out to the land of the orange cones…Evansville, Indiana. You and Wendy are endlessly inspiring. I meant it when I told you I would make a difference in how healthcare operates now. I’m on a mission to change memory care and long term care for the better. I already had a strong passion but speaking with you has made the fire in me burn brighter. I am determined to make you proud. I am in yours and Wendy’s corner. Thank you for coming and blessing each of us.
Thanks so much for your presence, wisdom, energy and sense of humor. Although Wendy is much more likeable than you, you are making a difference in many ways. It was a pleasure.
Grande Sean, grande
Sean, it was truly an honor to get to know you and Wendy. I wish our time could have been longer - because that’s just the kind of impact you two make. Thank you for your kind words about USI and Evansville. Thank you for the time and effort it took to come to our little community. I too have hope for our next generation of health professionals. And your insight definitely increased the chances of growing an empathetic and compassionate generation of doctors. Never stop advocating for yourself, others living with dementia, or others living with any diagnosis! You are an inspiration. I learned so much, and was moved to tears on several occasions. That’s the power of your words: your greatest weapon in the fight against Alzheimer’s (and a broken healthcare system). I hope to see you again in our neck of the woods. In the meantime, take care…
It was an honor to have you here and learn your story again and even more in depth. I pray in the future that headway can continue to be made for compassionate care for all people, including patients with Alzheimer’s. You are the catalyst. Thank you again.
Sean and Wendy, it was so amazing to meet you and hear your great words! I am so inspired by your ability to take a challenging situation, be so strong, and laugh a lot along the way! Your advocacy is truly amazing, and I know it will help so many people feel heard and understood. I will take your words with me as I continue in medicine. Compassion and empathy should be at the forefront of care, and I think your continued advocacy will help ensure that. Hope you enjoyed the Hoosier state and Evansville! I'll make sure to stay in touch, and hopefully we can get you back here sometime!
Listening to your talk—and now reading your blog—left a lasting impression on me. As both a nurse and a patient, I found your words striking in a way that’s hard to put into just a few sentences. You didn’t just share information—you shared perspective, honesty, and a level of passion that truly shifts how people think about Alzheimer’s and the human experience around it.
From the clinical side, your insights reminded me to look beyond the tasks and routines and focus on presence, empathy, and purpose in every interaction. From the personal side, your message hit even deeper. It reminded me how important it is to stay grounded, to value moments, and to approach both care and life with more intention.
Your passion is contagious in the best way—it doesn’t just inspire, it calls people to action. I walked away not only moved, but motivated to be better, to do more, and to show up differently for the people I care for and for myself.
Thank you for sharing your voice and your story. Thank you for embracing Alayna and all of the students. They truly loved having you and Wendy. It truly matters.
Sean - You know I already agree with you on almost everything, but your opening paragraph needs perspective. It is not true that, "as a species, are at our worst these days". It is true that Americans are at their worst, that institutional greed and tribal selfishness grown from desperation and hopelessness (and our reaction to our political clown show) are fracturing American society.
But the natural tendency to generalize that what we're living in the US is true across the world distracts from understanding what's wrong and what should be done to fix it.
The roots of selfishness and greed exist everywhere, of course, but American society is unique in how much it dominates everything here. This is not meant as simply bashing the USA. But in recognizing the particularity of our situation, by comparing our society to others where things are better, it's easier to understand how far out of balance our capitalism is and then see what needs to change.
Sean and Wendy, thank you for all you do for those of us living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. And thank you to all the young, brilliant people who attended your talks, who have the passion and power to change how we are treated, both figuratively and literally.