Alzheimer's Is a Big Part of Ken Cardita's Life, But Life Is Still Good

Yo Kenny! 

Ken Cardita was born in the Bronx, NY into a devout Catholic home. In this episode, Ken describes his time in the Bronx as a time when it was safe to play in the streets, walk the neighborhood without fear, and hang with friends until the inevitable call of “come to dinner”.

Though he was an altar boy, attended Catholic schools, and even had weekly home spaghetti dinners with the family Priest; when he hit his teen years, he began to question his family religion. This led to a change of religious views later. 

His passion from a young age was music, specifically playing guitar. This passion spilled over into playing in several bands throughout his teens, and sporadically throughout his adult years even to this day.

Ken recalls meeting wife Shanna, and their forty-two years together which includes a move out west and eventually raising their five children in Gilbert, AZ. He also discusses how Shanna has gracefully dealt with Alzheimer’s for the past eleven years. Through this shared experience, Ken felt prompted to help others who might be dealing with Alzheimer’s and recently began the Surviving Alzheimer’s Podcast. 

Note: Shanna and Kenny have been good friends of Judy and I for more than thirty years. This will be evident as Kenny and I discuss his life, and I’m grateful for him agreeing to share his story with you, my Nobody Knows Your Story listeners.

Contact Ken: 

Ken@ascending-minds.com

The Surviving Alzheimer’s Podcast 

Facebook.com/SurvivingAlzPodcast