Fading Memories: Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregiver Support

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223 - Creating Sustainable Caregiving
Theresa Willbanks talks to me about how we can create sustainable caregiving. Creating sustainable caregiving will be something more of us will have to know as our population ages. Caring for a
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What do you do when your Mom has had Alzheimer's for more than a decade? You Start a podcast of course!
222 - Moms Uncharted Path Into Dementia
Every caregiver has their own unique story about how they learned a loved one had dementia. Carolyn Birrell used her experiences with her Mom to write a book. Walking With Fay – My Moms’ Uncharted Dec
221 - Caring For a Caregiving Spouse (feat. the hubby!)
Caring for a caregiving spouse is not a topic I’ve discussed on this show. Not directly. I was pleasantly surprised when my hubby told me he had an idea for an episode. To be fair, I don’t need someon
220 -Using Mindfulness to Reduce Frustrations
Regular listeners likely know that I discovered the benefit very late in my caregiving journey. Thankfully, it still helps me today which is why we’re revisiting the topic. Being frustrated happens fo
219 - Conversations To Remember
Have you ever had a conversation that lasted a long time but didn’t feel as if it did? Perhaps a chat with a loved one that made you feel seen, heard, special – alive? Conversations can be mood elevat
218 - Add a Gleam in Their Eye
How do you add a gleam in their eye? Simple, by hearing what this caregiver turned support provider has created. My guest Marie Vaudry is a sandwich generation caregiver who has found a way to make vi
217 - Show Me The Money! (Parents Finances)
Show me the money is about having essential conversations with your parents about their finances. Talking to your parents about their financial matters isn’t easy territory; you need to know what to s
216 - Jen Spills the Tea
Welcome to episode #222. I, Jen, can’t believe I’ve been podcasting for four years. I still feel like a newbie. This episode is a little bit of my story, including what it was like losing my Mom durin
215 - Aging Cause & Cure?
Could there truly be a cause & cure for aging? Could aging have a cure? Besides dying young? As a naturally curious person, I was intrigued by this possibility. I was even more intrigued when I reali