Alzheimer's Caregiver Radio
HelseWe are bold, strong, courageous, and compassionate. We are Warriors; daily sacrificing our own lives to care for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease. How do we as caregivers cope with the constant changes, the financial strain, plan for a life when our care-giving duties are over, all while providing the best care possible for our loved one? Is it even possible to find joy along the family caregiver journey? These are the blaring questions this podcast will explore.
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- The Guardians Gift: A Legacy Experience (00:36:12)
My guest on today's show is Dr. Judy Butler. Dr. Butler is a certified Pastoral Psychotherapist in private practice, who consults with, counsels and coaches Adult Children of Aging Parents, members of the “Sandwich Generation”, Caregivers, and Senior Adults interested in creating a Legacy Experience through 2nd half and end of life planning. On October 31, 2018 -- Butler Counseling & Consulting, LLC received the 2018 Best of Mebane Award in Religious Counseling. Judy holds a doctorate in psychotherapy from The Graduate Theological Foundation, a Master of Divinity degree from Campbell University and is a member of both Epsilon Pi Eta and Phi Kappa Phi honor societies. Judy is a member of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors, Triad Retirement Living Association, HealthCare Industry Professionals Serving Seniors, a certified Spiritual Director, ordained clergy, a speaker, and a teacher with years of experience and many thousands of hours of practical application. In this episode, Judy takes us through what is involved in creating a legacy experience. She shares stories from her own experience and provides examples of why her Guardian's Gift is a legacy experience that families will cherish for generations to come. "It's all about having conversations" Judy says. "Even the difficult ones." Her consulting service helps mediate and navigate those difficult conversations.
- 5 Tips To Manage Caregiver Guilt So Guilt Serves You, Not Imprisons You (00:09:36)
Guilt is a common feeling in the landscape of care giving. Guilt can propel you to be the best you can be or it can immobilize you. In this episode I offer 5 tips to help you manage caregiver guilt effectively.
- Your Relationship With Money (00:23:11)
On today's episode, I interview guest Taunya Woods Richardson; a serial entrepreneur, financial strategist and behavioral financial coach. As creator of the Cashflow Canvas and Money Mastery Matrix, and founder of Epifany Financial Group, Nail the Numbers and Champs of Change, Taunya has shown thousands how to reinvent their financial reality through transforming their relationship with their money. Today she speaks candidly about her own financial struggles and how she became a much sought after expert speaker on financial transformation that is applicable to anyone desiring a better financial future.
- Making A Memory Scrapbook With Your Loved One (00:10:01)
I wish I knew about this memory scrapbooking activity when my mom was still with me. She loved crafts, and this would have been an enjoyable process for her and for me. Memory scrapbook resource.
- Being an Alzheimer's Family Caregiver: The Long Goodbye (00:12:50)
In this episode, I’m going to talk about what it means to be an Alzheimer's Family Caregiver: The Long Goodbye AND invite you to a very special event! Register for the live event here: https://alzheimerscaregiverradio.com/register.
- 10 Alzheimer's Caregiver Stress Relief Tips (00:14:09)
As a caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia, I don't need to tell you it is stressful. That's like the understatement of the century, right? In this episode, I'll give you 10 stress relief tips you can take action on today.
- Activities To Do With Loved Ones With Alzheimer's Disease (00:09:31)
Life does not and should not come to a standstill just because a person has Alzheimer’s disease . While they may have memory impairment and a decline in social skills, they’re still people with thoughts and feelings. In this episode, I discuss activities you can do with your loved one that will bring them joy (and you, too!)
- Strategies To Help Prevent Alzheimer's Disease (00:09:33)
As a family caregiver of a loved one with Alzheimer's, the thought keeps looming inside your head... Am I going to get this disease? In this episode, I discuss some strategies you can do now to help prevent this terrible disease.
- Important Tips For Caregivers (00:11:04)
Dr. Elizabeth Clark, executive director of the National Association of Social Workers says “Care giving is a difficult job that can take a toll on relationships, jobs and emotional well-being. Those who care for others need to be sure to take care of themselves, as well.” In this episode, I discuss some important tips to help caregivers care for themselves.
- 7 Responsibilities of Alzheimer's Family Caregivers (00:22:28)
These 7 Responsibilities of family caregivers encompasses so much. It's no wonder you feel stressed and overwhelmed!
- The Last Thing You Want Friends & Family To Say (00:04:29)
Well-meaning friends and family don't know what to say, but this is something I absolutely hated to hear…
- Laughable Moments That Still Make Me Giggle (00:06:03)
Moments that made me giggle, and still do!
- Thank You... (00:04:22)
If you don't expect anyone to say thank you, you'll really enjoy it when someone does.
- Mom's Rules... (00:04:52)
When a parent with Alzheimer's disease breaks "the rules" they demanded of you when you were growing up with them, how do you handle it?
- The Voice of Reason (00:04:26)
Nothing has to be logical to a person with Alzheimer's disease.
- "My Other Daughter Nancy" (00:05:18)
Recognition of family & friends is commonly lost in people with Alzheimer's disease
- Take Aways (00:04:51)
There comes a time when you have to remove certain things from a loved one with Alzheimer's disease
- Finding Time For You (00:04:38)
What a difference just 10 or 15 minutes per day can make…
- The Last Thing Mom Gave Me (00:06:29)
My mom's greatest gift to me wasn't the last one she gave me…
- The End of a Season (00:08:02)
Mom had urinary track infections over the years; quite common for women with Alzheimer's disease - and I learned the signs - agitation, mood changes, combative. But this time, none of those signs were evident…
- Scary Shower Day (00:06:33)
Those with Alzheimer's disease are often scared of water, I learned. Mom was usually pretty good at getting in the bathroom and taking her shower on her own until…
- The Heart Of The Situation (00:05:18)
It was a Saturday at noontime and I made Mom her lunch. What I saw when I returned to the kitchen a few minutes later was the most frightening sight I had ever seen.
- Lock the doors! (00:06:30)
Mom has always loved to take walks. But for someone with Alzheimer's disease, this becomes problematic. Here's how I handled it.
- Time to Pack? (00:08:00)
I came to realize how my Dad was my rock, but for someone with Alzheimer's disease like my mom, he was their anchor.
- Life After Daddy (00:05:32)
Coping with the loss of a parent while taking care of the other parent with Alzheimer's comes with new challenges, and not much opportunity to grieve your own loss.