Being a care partner transforms lives in profound ways. This episode shares the deeply personal journey of Janice Goldberg, a dedicated caregiver for her wife, Sue. You'll hear about the daily realities of living with Alzheimer's. Discover the challenges of elopement and the constant need for vigilance. Janice highlights the emotional and physical toll caregiving takes. She emphasizes the lack of clear answers in this complex disease.

This conversation also explores their participation in "A Matter of Mind - My Alzheimer's." The film offers a raw and vital look at their lives. Janice discusses how the movie shines a light on caregiving. She shares how she and Sue have become partners in facing this journey. Learn about the critical need for support and resources. This episode underscores the importance of acknowledging caregivers. They are true partners in a demanding role. Ultimately, it reveals how love and resilience guide every partnership through Alzheimer's.

Based in New York, Janice Goldberg is the recipient of the Kennedy Center Gold Medallion Award for her work with new plays. She has directed over 80 new works, uptown and down, across the country, from university to Off-Broadway.

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Related episodes:

Manage Caregiver Grief - When They Don't Remember a Death

Alzheimer's - Insights from "A Matter of Mind" [Carlos Olivas]

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