When You're Not the Caregiver: Guilt and Grief with Cindy Weinstein
06/16/22 • 32 min
In this episode, Virginia and Steve are joined by Cindy Weinstein, Ph.D., who co-authored a book with neurologist, Dr. Bruce Miller titled, Finding the Right Words: A Story of Literature, Grief, and the Brain. Dr. Weinstein talks about the guilt and grief she dealt with after her father was diagnosed with Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease. She describes the challenges of being away from him while in graduate school, and the different strategies she used to stay connected and to manage her sadness.
In this episode, Virginia and Steve are joined by Cindy Weinstein, Ph.D., who co-authored a book with neurologist, Dr. Bruce Miller titled, Finding the Right Words: A Story of Literature, Grief, and the Brain. Dr. Weinstein talks about the guilt and grief she dealt with after her father was diagnosed with Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease. She describes the challenges of being away from him while in graduate school, and the different strategies she used to stay connected and to manage her sadness.
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Spotlight on Care: Alzheimer's Caregiving - When You're Not the Caregiver: Guilt and Grief with Cindy Weinstein
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Intro: 0:06
From the University of California, Irvine, this is UCI MIND, Spotlight on Care, the podcast where we share stories, experiences, tips, and advice on caring for loved ones affected by Alzheimer's and other dementias.
Virginia: 0:24
Hello, I'm Virginia Naeve, and this is spotlight on care. I'm here with my wonderful co-host, Mr. Steve O'Leary. Today, we have a guest who will try to help us understand the process of caregiver guilt and grief. To experience intense
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