The Alzheimer's Caregiver Podcast

Caregivers often confess the one thing they wish they had more of is patience. Sadly, there is no pill or cure for this. In this episode, we hope to give you a better understanding and bring you pract...

31 Jul 202422min

Whenever we go through a difficult time, it's always nice to hear a sympathetic comment from someone. But someone with Alzheimer's may no longer be able to express sympathy, compassion and understandi...

24 Jul 20249min

In our caregiver support group meetings and workshops, I am often asked legal and financial questions. In this episode, we continue the discussion from last week's topic and answer common questions as...

17 Jul 202432min

One of the most important things caregivers should do early is speak with an elder law attorney and get specific legal documents completed. In this episode, we look at two of the most essential docume...

10 Jul 202438min

There are many activities you can do to engage someone with Alzheimer's that increase their quality of life by keeping them busy, stimulated, and calm. In this episode, we look at specific emotional-b...

3 Jul 202434min

It is not uncommon for caregivers to feel guilty about the things they have done or didn't do for their loved ones with Alzheimer's. In this episode, we discuss some of the reasons caregivers feel gui...

26 Jun 202410min

In part two of this series, we continue to examine ways you can identify and modify triggers that can cause negative behaviors in your loved one with Alzheimer's.

19 Jun 202419min

Just as there are triggers that make us annoyed, frustrated or upset, there are also triggers that can have the same effect on a person with Alzheimer's. In this episode, we look at common triggers an...

12 Jun 202421min