# The Art Box - Episode 454 - Daring to Do Dementia Differently – Meet Dangle & Dot

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Podcast: [The Art Box](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-art-box-6894734)
Published: 2026-06-17T16:01:42+00:00
Episode link: https://vvarts.podbean.com/e/the-art-box-episode-454-daring-to-do-dementia-differently-%e2%80%93-meet-dangle-dot/
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## Resource

In this inspiring and deeply human conversation, Steve Dudrow is joined by friend, intuitive, and past Art Box guest Kaye Ashbridge as co-host for a heartfelt discussion with Nancy Nelson ("Dangle") and her partner in advocacy Kat Hartley ("Dot"), the creative forces behind dangle & dot, a social enterprise dedicated to changing the way we think about dementia, caregiving, cognitive decline, and what it means to continue living a meaningful, engaged life. After receiving an Alzheimer's diagnosis in 2013, Nancy could have accepted the traditional narrative of fear and loss. Instead, she chose a different path—one grounded in resilience, humor, creativity, curiosity, and hope. Through poetry, public speaking, advocacy, and now dangle & dot, Nancy has spent more than a decade demonstrating that a diagnosis does not define a person and that there is still a rich and rewarding life to be lived. Together, Steve, Kaye, Nancy, and Kat explore the power of community, the importance of "workarounds," the role creativity plays in wellbeing, and why Nancy believes that "what is to be, is up to me." The conversation highlights the unique perspective of dangle & dot, with Nancy sharing insights from the experience of living with cognitive change and Kat offering the equally important viewpoint of a care partner and advocate. Filled with wisdom, laughter, honesty, and a refreshing dose of hope, this episode challenges the dementia tragedy narrative and replaces it with one of inclusion, possibility, purpose, and human connection. It is a conversation about adapting, learning, helping others, and finding light where there once seemed to be none. Join us for a remarkable discussion that reminds us all that resilience comes in many forms—and that sometimes the most powerful…

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