Navigating Alzheimer’s: Insights from Sam Simon’s ‘Dementia Man’ – Seekers of Meaning 3/20/2026

On this week’s episode of the Seekers of Meaning TV Show and Podcast, Rabbi Address speaks with Sam Simon, who shares his journey with Alzheimer’s disease through his one-man play, “Dementia Man.” The conversation explores the challenges of living with dementia, the importance of finding meaning in life despite the diagnosis, and the resources available for support. Sam emphasizes the need to change the narrative around dementia and advocates for a positive outlook on aging and cognitive disorders.

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About the Guest

Samuel A. Simon

Samuel A. (Sam) Simon started his career in Washington, DC as a lawyer for Ralph Nader’s first advocacy group. He then spent 25 years as head of a public affairs firm. In that work, he was often in the news, with appearances on Face The Nation, Phil Donahue Show, Oprah Winfrey Show, Good Morning America, and many more. Sam calls his playwriting and theatre work is 4th Age. His first play, The Actual Dance, Love’s Ultimate Journey Through Breast Cancer, has toured from 2013 to the present. In 2021 The Actual Dance was turned into an award-winning biography. Sam lives in Mclean, Virginia, with his wife Susan. They have two children and four grandchildren.

Sam and his wife have been active in their Jewish Community. The are members of Temple Rodef Shalom, Falls Church for Virginia for more than 50 years. Each has served as President of the Congregation. Sam has been active nationally as a member of the Board of Advisors for Hebrew Union College for nearly 30 years, an continues to serve in an emeritus status. He is also on the Board of Visitors for the Debbie Friedman School of Music and previously Chaired the Advisory Committee to the Debbie Friedman Schools of Sacred Music.

They have two children and four grandchildren.

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