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Facing Fear in Alzheimer's Caregiving: Understanding and Overcoming Fight and Flight Fears

Ken Cardita delves into the complexities of caregiving fears, focusing on the fight and flight types of fear associated with Alzheimer's caregiving. Ken shares personal experiences and strategies for managing these fears, highlighting how underlying fear often manifests as anger and discussing ways to differentiate and handle these emotional responses. The episode includes stories from Ken's journey with his wife, Shanna, and emphasizes the importance of addressing fears actively to find peace and joy in caregiving.

00:00 Introduction: Understanding Anger and Fear
00:18 Welcome to the Surviving Alzheimer's Podcast
00:48 Episode 23: Exploring Fear in Caregiving
01:41 Listener's Comment and Support Group Insights
02:33 Recap of Previous Episode: Types of Fear
03:35 Fight Fear vs. Anger: Recognizing the Signs
04:38 Examples of Fight Fear in Caregiving
06:02 Flee Fear: When Caregivers Feel Overwhelmed
07:39 Personal Experiences with Fear and Medication
11:30 Fear of Being Forgotten by a Loved One
15:14 Dealing with Major Declines in Loved Ones
18:31 Facing Fear: The Story of Shanna and Dixie
24:51 Conclusion: Embracing Action Over Fear
25:59 Closing Remarks and How to Support the Podcast

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