Caregiver Wellness Podcast For Alzheimer's And Other Dementias

#19- When Caregiving Calls with Dr. Aaron Blight


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How does caregiving change your life? Dr. Aaron Blight shares with us his book, When Caregiving Calls, about lessons from his own journey and valuable tools to combat loneliness and the normalization of our emotions as caregivers. It's a powerful life-giving conversation with someone who's lived it and shared his expertise for more than 20 years.

Aaron Blight, Ed.D., is an international speaker and consultant on caregiving, aging, and healthcare. His book, When Caregiving Calls: Guidance as You Care for a Parent, Spouse, or Aging Relative, received a 2020 Best Indie Book Award. Dr. Blight is the founder of Caregiving Kinetics and serves as an Adjunct Professor of Healthcare Management and Public Health at Shenandoah University. He has served as a family caregiver, home care company owner, caregiving scholar, and leader at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Aaron was recently recognized as a “Top 100 Healthcare Leader” by the International Forum on Advancements in Healthcare. He currently serves as a board member for several care-related organizations.

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