January 11, 2024

73. How One Family Caregiver Managed 3 Dementias At Once: Deb Compton’s Story

37 minutes

Are You Ready to Rethink Dementia Caregiving?

In this episode of "Dementia Caregiving for Families," we delve into a touching and insightful conversation about dementia caregiving. Our guest Debbie Compton, having cared for three family members with cognitive impairments, shares her personal experiences and the lessons she learned along the way.

A Journey of Love and Challenges

The podcast begins with a powerful story of how our guest's life changed drastically when her family members needed immediate care. She talks about the challenges of managing their conditions, including vascular dementia and Parkinson's, and the hard lessons learned about the unpredictability of these diseases.

0:01:18 Introduction: Dementia Caregiving for Families

0:02:13 Introduction and background of the interviewee, Debbie Compton

0:08:16 Transition to discussing the care plan for Debbie's dad

0:12:53 Practical Evaluation and Blessings of Caring for Loved Ones

0:13:40 The Importance of Building a Caregiver Team

0:25:24 Strategies for Effective Communication with Dementia Patients

0:27:50 Finding Joy and Creating Memories in Dementia Care

Debbie Compton is a three-time caregiver for parents with different forms of Dementia, Alzheimer’s , Parkinson’s and Vascular Dementia. She is a Certified Caregiving Consultant, Certified Caregiver Advocate, Educator for the Alzheimer’s Assoc. speaker, and author of 9 books.

Debbie’s first book, Caregiving: How to hold on while letting go, offers actionable steps for caregivers as well as questions to ask doctors, in-home caregivers, facilities, and more. It is full of humor and inspiration.

Debbie is the founder of The Purple Vine LLC, whose mission is to empower caregivers with the tools and strategies needed to reduce stress, block burnout, and learn to laugh again.

Debbie believes it’s okay to get knocked down, but it’s not okay to stay down.

Debbie’s website is

http://www.thepurplevine.com/

On it you can read blog posts, join the e-mail family, read about some of her books, find some free gifts, and book a speech or consultation.

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By Lizette Cloete, Christian Dementia Coach

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