In this episode of our 'Caregivers One-on-One' series, host Susan speaks with Muffy Walker, caregiver and author, about her journey in caregiving, scientific breakthroughs such as genome sequencing, and mental acuity testing. She discusses her motivation for writing her book, 'Memory Weavers,' which aims to educate and advocate for caregivers and those affected by Alzheimer's.

Links and Mentions:

Memory Weavers by Muffy Walker

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https://www.muffywalker.com/

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In this episode of our new series, Caregivers One-on-One, we are joined by writer, advocate, ambassador, influencer, and caregiver, Jacquelyn Revere. We do a deep dive into Jacquelyn's caregiving journey with her mom, the impact its had on her life, life after caregiving, and how to cope with the grief both during and after the caregiving journey. We were so lucky to speak with Jacquelyn and we hope you love this episode as much as we do.

Jacquelyn became the sole caregiver for her mother (Lynn) and grandmother (Joyce) in 2016 after a faulty furnace leaked carbon monoxide into her family home, causing both to develop dementia. She began documenting her journey on Youtube and Tiktok under the handle @MomOfMyMom amassing over 900k supporters through her vulnerable storytelling. She has since been praised by Teepa Snow for her devotion to implementing fun and creating joy around the task of caregiving.

Jacquelyn has since written an Op-Ed for the La Times, NPR and is currently writing a book on the emotional journey of the dementia Caregiver. As a TV writer she hopes to bring more nuance to care stories on screen.

Links to Jacquelyn's Social Media Profiles:

Website: https://momofmymom.com

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@momofmymom?_t=8nO5huMM1Tq&_r=1

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momofmymom?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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In this episode, certified care manager, Janai Quintana, discusses potential indoor or outdoor activities caregivers can do with their loved one as Alzheimer's/dementia progresses.

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In this episode, certified care manager, Janai Quintana, discusses the information necessary for choosing a care facility for a loved one.

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In this episode, certified care manager, Janai Quintana, discusses the 'right' time to put a loved one into a care facility.

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In this episode, licensed clinical social worker Molly Fisher helps caregivers in devising strategies to alleviate the stress and anguish associated with caring for someone with dementia/Alzheimer's.

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In this episode, licensed clinical social worker Molly Fisher helps caregivers process their feelings regarding the possibility or inevitable progression of their loved ones not remembering them as dementia/Alzheimer's advances.

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In this episode licensed clinical social worker, Molly Fisher, lists books and movies that may be helpful for caregivers on their dementia/Alzheimer's journey.

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Welcome to Caregiving Matters! Caregiving Matters is a sister podcast to our Experiences in Caregiving Podcast and is a space where we discuss the 'matters' that matter most to caregivers caring for a loved one with a cognitive impairment. This includes answering caregivers' burning questions by experts in this field, and listening to personal stories of caregivers who are also on this Alzheimer's journey. We touch on a range of topics and address our struggles, our emotions, and our everyday highs and lows. We hope this space offers comradery, healing, validation, relief, and maybe even a little bit of hope.

We invite you, our listeners, to email us with questions, advice, topics you want covered, or to join our podcast as a guest. Please email us at [email protected] to get in touch with us. Please also feel free to reach out to us via our website, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.