#002. Claire Haun and I were introduced by a mutual friend because of our love for birds and photography. For several years we enjoyed weekend adventures birding and fellowshipping while traveling Arkansas.  Both of us began to notice memory changes in our loved ones, thus shifting our focus to that of caregivers.  Claire's husband subsequently passed away in 2020 six years after his Alzheimer’s diagnosis,  she brings a unique perspective of both nurse & wife to share with us.  Additionally, she list some valuable resources that helped her on her journey. 

Resources:

1. Validation Therapy The Feil Method by Naomi Feil. (Excellent for communication)

2. Coach Broyles’ Playbook for Alzheimer’s Caregivers by the Broyles’ Family. (Helpful for establishing your attitude toward care giving)

3. Creating Moments of Joy Along the Alzheimer’s Journey by Jolene Brackey (Great resource for ideas for daily quality of life)

4. Mother’s Secret A Nutritionist View of Family & Alzheimer’s Disease by Marilyn Walls (Good nutritional resource)

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