EP 7 Moderate Alzheimer's - Full Time Caregiver at Home
09/14/22 • 27 min
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Moderate Stage of Alzheimer's: A Caregiver's Journey
In this episode of the Surviving Alzheimer’s podcast, host Ken Cardita shares his experiences and lessons learned while caring for his wife Shanna at home during the moderate stage of Alzheimer's. Ken discusses various challenges encountered, such as increased memory loss, language difficulties, and handling unexpected outbursts. He highlights the importance of adapting as a caregiver, the value of physical activity, and the impact of maintaining social connections. Ken also reflects on personal growth achieved through journaling and mentoring. Listener feedback and upcoming topics are also covered.
00:00 Introduction and Purpose
00:28 Podcast Overview and Listener Feedback
00:59 Moderate Stage Alzheimer's: Personal Experiences
04:28 Challenges and Coping Strategies
15:02 Journal Reflections and Personal Growth
22:58 Conclusion and Future Episodes
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Moderate Stage of Alzheimer's: A Caregiver's Journey
In this episode of the Surviving Alzheimer’s podcast, host Ken Cardita shares his experiences and lessons learned while caring for his wife Shanna at home during the moderate stage of Alzheimer's. Ken discusses various challenges encountered, such as increased memory loss, language difficulties, and handling unexpected outbursts. He highlights the importance of adapting as a caregiver, the value of physical activity, and the impact of maintaining social connections. Ken also reflects on personal growth achieved through journaling and mentoring. Listener feedback and upcoming topics are also covered.
00:00 Introduction and Purpose
00:28 Podcast Overview and Listener Feedback
00:59 Moderate Stage Alzheimer's: Personal Experiences
04:28 Challenges and Coping Strategies
15:02 Journal Reflections and Personal Growth
22:58 Conclusion and Future Episodes
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Visit the NEW Surviving Alzheimer's Podcast Website (survalz.com)
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EP 6 I have Grieved 1000 losses - Thoughts on Grief, Guilt and Ambiguous Loss
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EP 6 I have Grieved 100 Losses ..
Thoughts on Grief, Guilt, and Ambiguous Loss as a Dementia Caregiver
In this episode of the Surviving Alzheimer’s podcast, host Ken Cardita shares his personal journey of caregiving for his wife Shanna, who has Alzheimer's. Ken delves into the complex emotions of grief, guilt, and ambiguous loss that caregivers often face. By reflecting on his own experiences, he provides insights and strategies on how to manage these emotions healthily. Ken emphasizes the importance of seeking support and maintaining a perspective that focuses on the quality of time spent with loved ones. He also highlights how accepting and understanding ambiguous loss can help in finding peace amidst the challenges of caregiving.
00:00 Introduction and Personal Reflections
00:44 Today's Episode: Grief, Guilt, and Ambiguous Loss
01:25 Understanding and Managing Grief
07:49 Dealing with Guilt as a Caregiver
21:04 Ambiguous Loss: A Unique Caregiving Challenge
27:03 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
28:48 Next Week's Episode and Closing Remarks
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EP 8 - Leading the Care Team
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Leading Your Caregiving Team: Insights and Experiences
In this episode, the Ken draws an analogy between the role of a football quarterback and that of a primary caregiver in managing the needs of a loved one with dementia. He provides an overview of the different aspects involved in leading a caregiving team, sharing personal experiences of assembling 'Team Shanna'—a support network comprising medical professionals, financial and legal advisors, friends, family, and caregivers.
The episode also includes a poignant story about a friend's sudden need to assemble a caregiving team for his wife while dealing with his own serious health issues. Listener comments and appreciation are acknowledged, and the episode concludes with advice on accepting help, discussing caregiver burnout, and encouraging listeners to share their own experiences.
00:00 Introduction: The Caregiver as a Quarterback
01:25 Building Team Shanna: Medical and Emotional Support
02:25 Listener Shoutout and Podcast Interaction
03:43 Medical Journey: Finding the Right Care
07:20 Financial and Legal Support for Caregiving
07:58 The Role of Professional Caregivers
09:32 Emotional and Spiritual Support Network
12:07 A Friend's Story: Caregiving and Personal Health
21:36 Lessons Learned and Final Thoughts
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