Bob’s Last Marathon was created by Lena Chow Kuhar after her husband, Robert Kuhar, was diagnosed with dementia at the Penn Memory Center in 2013. Drawn from her experience as a caregiver, the podcast became a trusted source of insight, support, and practical guidance for families facing dementia.
Now part of Penn Memory Center, Bob’s Last Marathon is no longer producing new episodes, but its archive continues to offer helpful conversations on caregiving, research, planning, and living with dementia. Browse a selection of episodes below, or click here to explore the full archive.
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Denial
Lena talks about denial—an insidious and potentially dangerous problem that many Alzheimerʼs caregivers face.
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Daily Routines
Simple structure for meals, activities, and rest that helps both caregiver and loved one find calm and consistency.
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Looking Ahead
Practical steps to prepare documents, secure finances, and make informed care decisions early.
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Person-Centered Caregiving
Six core practices that help caregivers honor individuality, promote engagement, and strengthen relationships.
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The Male Caregiver
How emotional openness helps fathers manage caregiving and ways adult children can share the load.
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Life After Caregiving
Two caregivers discuss how they chose to stay connected with the field after their journeys of care, and on holding both grief and joy.
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Self-Care for Caregivers
Lena reflects on realizing that caring for herself was part of caring for Bob, and that supporting a loved one does not mean giving up comfort or joy.
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Challenging Behaviors – Tools & Techniques
Case study approach to recognize behavioral shifts in Alzheimer’s care and effective ways to respond.