Caring for a loved one can be incredibly rewarding, but it often comes with a hidden challenge: the feeling of being utterly alone. If you're a caregiver who sometimes feels isolated, like your world is shrinking as your loved one's needs increase, know that you're not the only one experiencing this profound loneliness.

This episode dives deep into why so many caregivers grapple with feeling alone. We'll discuss the societal pressures, the time constraints, and the emotional weight that can contribute to this sense of isolation. More importantly, we'll explore practical and actionable strategies to combat caregiver loneliness and help you reconnect with others and rediscover your own well-being. If you've ever felt the pang of being completely alone in your caregiving journey, this episode is for you.

Dr Beverly Thorn, psychologist, dementia caregiver, and end-of-life doula, is the author of an upcoming book on dementia caregiving, focused on caregiver wellbeing. During the seven years she was a caregiver for her late husband, Beverly found a desert of shared experience and self-care advice for the caregiver. Through her expertise and personal story, the book provides knowledge, insights, and emotional fortitude – all needed to face the challenge of caring for and losing a spouse or loved one with dementia. The book is also about the healing power of grief and recovery.

Before I Lose My Own Mind Book

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Doctor Supports Caregivers Journey Challenges

Caregiver Support: Personalized Text Message Connections

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Navigating the complexities of dementia care can feel overwhelming. This episode offers a crucial GUIDE to understanding the Medicare GUIDE model, a federal payment initiative designed to revolutionize support for individuals living with dementia and their family caregivers. First, we explain what the GUIDE model is and how it provides access to dementia specialists, personalized care plans, and vital caregiver support, including a significant allowance for respite services. Moreover, learn the essential eligibility requirements for these no-cost benefits.

Furthermore, we discuss a groundbreaking partnership between Remo Health and the Cleveland Clinic Medicare ACO, expanding access to comprehensive virtual dementia care in Ohio. This collaboration aims to reach underserved and rural communities, ensuring equitable access to world-class support. We also emphasize the importance of early diagnosis and proactive planning. Ultimately, discover how this innovative approach can alleviate caregiver burden and improve brain health outcomes. Consequently, this discussion serves as an indispensable GUIDE for families seeking crucial resources and support.

Sabrina is a co-founder and Chief Growth Officer at Remo Health, where she oversees partnerships, marketing, and account management. Sabrina has deep expertise in value-based care and has spent her career working at the forefront of innovative payment models, including MSSP, CKCC, and Direct Contracting, that change the way care is delivered nationwide.

About Remo Health

Remo Health is a virtual dementia care company. Our world-class neurologists diagnose and manage all types of dementia. Remo provides peer support, comprehensive and personalized care plans, and 24/7 access to experts for people living with dementia and those who care for them.

Remo Health is a trusted participant in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model.

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Former Wisconsin Governor and author of the insightful book, "My Two Elaines," Marty Schreiber, returns to the Fading Memories podcast to share his powerful personal experience as a caregiver for his wife Elaine throughout her nearly two-decade battle with Alzheimer's disease. This episode delves into the critical understanding that while Alzheimer's is terrible, ignorance of the disease is worse, emphasizing the vital need for knowledge and empathy in Alzheimer's care.

Marty reflects on the evolution of his relationship with Elaine as her dementia progressed, highlighting the profound and necessary shift towards "joining her world." He discusses the importance of communication strategies for Alzheimer's, including the concept of "therapeutic fibbing," to enhance the quality of life for those living with memory loss.   

In this heartfelt conversation about Alzheimer's caregiving, Marty also addresses:

Marty also shares updates from the re-released "My Two Elaines," featuring new perspectives on the Alzheimer's journey.

Join us for an episode filled with invaluable insights and compassionate guidance for anyone touched by Alzheimer's and the demanding role of dementia caregiving.

Marty Schreiber is a former Wisconsin Governor. Moreover, he authored "My Two Elaines." This book shares his caregiving journey. Specifically, it details his time with his wife Elaine. She lived with Alzheimer's. Marty offers profound insights. Furthermore, he emphasizes understanding the disease. He believes ignorance is worse. Consequently, he shares vital lessons. These help caregivers connect with loved ones. For instance, he discusses "joining their world." He also touches on "therapeutic fibbing." Ultimately, Marty's story offers hope. It provides practical guidance for navigating Alzheimer's.

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Caregiver Founders: Building Resources for Support

Caregiver Struggles – A Supportive Alzheimer’s Novel

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Navigating the world of dementia care can feel overwhelming, often leaving caregivers searching for a more meaningful and effective approach. Dive into the heart of caregiving, revealing the six essential pieces for providing high-quality, person-centered support. Based on Teepa Snow's insightful GEMS Model, we explore how to truly connect with and understand individuals living with dementia, moving beyond task-oriented care to focus on their unique needs and strengths.

Discover how to build a foundation of care that prioritizes connection, dignity, and understanding. Learn practical insights into tailoring your support to the individual, fostering a more positive and enriching experience for both the caregiver and the person receiving care. If you're seeking a path toward more compassionate and effective dementia care, join us as we unlock these crucial elements that can transform your caregiving journey.

Jennifer Riggs is the Director of Dementia Services at Dementia Family Support. She brings passion and much experience to this role. As a Certified Assisted Living Administrator and CDP, Jen truly cares. She has dedicated her career to better understanding dementia support. Jen started in assisted living as a concierge. Then, she worked her way up to Executive Director. This time gave her direct experience supporting residents and families. Furthermore, she became the NJ Outreach Coordinator for Rothkoff Law Firm. There, she learned the importance of planning for seniors. She also connected them with the right resources.

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Strength As A Sandwich Generation Caregiver

Breaking the Burnout Cycle

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Your life insurance policy might be a valuable financial tool you can leverage now, not just in the future? Discover the surprising potential of life insurance as a current asset. For those navigating the financial realities of dementia care or planning for aging in place, the often-overlooked value within a life insurance policy could offer unexpected solutions. We'll explore how accessing this value could help fund crucial long-term care needs. Perhaps you need to make essential home modifications for independent living. Learn why the 90% of life insurance policies are surrendered; representing a missed opportunity for many. Discover a different perspective on your life insurance and how it could provide financial flexibility you might not have realized was possible.

Our Guest: Rob Haynie - Settlements.com

Rob has significantly shaped the life settlement industry. For instance, he's directly negotiated thousands of settlements. Currently, he serves on the Board of Directors of LISA. Furthermore, he's a charter member of LISA's PPC committee. This committee focuses on the industry's regulations and laws.

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Discover a captivating caregiver's tale unlike any other. Instead of a typical memoir, journey into the world of fiction with Muffy Walker, the author of Memory Weavers. Learn how her caregiving experiences sparked a beautifully woven narrative. Moreover, this episode unveils the surprising tale behind her book and its creation. Looking for engaging summer reading with heart? Then, prepare to hear a unique perspective from a caregiver turned fiction writer. Consequently, you'll be drawn into this inspiring tale of creativity born from care. Tune in now to explore this fascinating journey and Muffy's book.

Muffy Walker weaves compelling fiction that educates and inspires. As an Alzheimer's caregiver to her mom and mother-in-law, and drawing from her rich background in mental health advocacy (founder of the International Bipolar Foundation), she crafts stories sparking meaningful conversations and greater understanding. Get ready to be captivated.

More on Muffy here!

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Caregiver Founders: Building Resources for Support

Caregiver Struggles – A Supportive Alzheimer’s Novel

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What is the legacy of a legend facing Alzheimer's? Join us for a personal talk with Tony Bennett's daughters, Antonia and Johanna. They share insights into their father's life and his Alzheimer's journey. Go beyond fame and sold-out shows with their family's story. Discover how Tony navigated Alzheimer's while sharing his music. Learn about their family dynamics and resilience. Explore how his discipline and muscle memory aided his performances. This episode looks at Alzheimer's impact on a celebrated artist. It also covers family, resilience, and the human spirit's strength. Understand Tony's unique brain and the intersection of fame and this disease. Gain a new view of Tony Bennett's lasting legacy

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Navigating dementia care can be overwhelming. Traditional healthcare systems often fall short, leaving families without adequate support. However, a significant shift is underway.

The federal government has launched GUIDE, a program acknowledging nationwide gaps in dementia care. This innovative initiative sets new standards, urging healthcare systems to adopt a different approach. We delve into the future of dementia care, exploring scalable, specialized solutions. Furthermore, we uncover how expert teams, like Remo Health's, provide comprehensive support for both patients and caregivers. This includes virtual clinical care, evidence-based education, and a vital community network. Additionally, proactive risk identification and on-demand access are becoming crucial. This model offers cost-effective, deeply personalized support. Moreover, it aligns perfectly with GUIDE’s call for fundamental change. Tune in to discover how this new era promises better outcomes and essential assistance.

Sabrina is a co-founder and Chief Growth Officer at Remo Health, where she oversees partnerships, marketing, and account management. Sabrina has deep expertise in value-based care and has spent her career working at the forefront of innovative payment models, including MSSP, CKCC, and Direct Contracting, that change the way care is delivered nationwide.

About Remo Health

Remo Health is a virtual dementia care company. Our world-class neurologists diagnose and manage all types of dementia. Remo provides peer support, comprehensive and personalized care plans, and 24/7 access to experts for people living with dementia and those who care for them.

Remo Health is a trusted participant in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model.

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Brain Rejuvenation: Stem Cell Therapy and Alzheimer's Disease

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Dive into the intricate world of the social brain and its profound connection to the aging process. Explore surprising insights into how neurodegenerative conditions can reshape our understanding of empathy, creativity, and human connection. Discover the crucial role of social engagement for both individuals experiencing cognitive decline and their dedicated caregivers. Uncover the brain's remarkable ability to adapt and the unexpected ways dementia can alter fundamental aspects of identity and relationships. This episode delves into the science behind these transformations and offers a hopeful perspective on resilience and the enduring power of our social nature.

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Bruce Miller + Virginia Strum

Bruce L. Miller, MD, is the A.W. and Mary Margaret Clausen Distinguished Professor of Neurology. Additionally he works in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), where he is the founding director of the UCSF Memory and Aging Center and Global Brain Health Institute. Dr. Miller studies social behavior and creativity in neurodegenerative disorders.

Virginia Sturm, PhD is the John Douglas French Alzheimer’s Foundation Endowed Professor in the Departments of Neurology and Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). Dr. Sturm, an affective neuroscientist and neuropsychologist at the UCSF Memory and Aging Center, studies emotions, empathy, and social behavior in neurodegenerative disorders and neurodevelopmental conditions.

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Discover Memory Lane Games. These simple games spark positive memories. They ignite conversations and bring joy. Meet Bruce Elliott, founder of Memory Lane Games. This app helps connect with loved ones. It uses reminiscence therapy and fun games. Bruce shares the app's story, how it started with a pub chat about moms. Now it helps caregivers globally.

Learn about dementia-friendly games. They use photos and simple questions. These games gently stimulate the brain. They aid visual reasoning, memory, and speech. Experience calm for individuals. Enjoy benefits for caregivers too.

Hear about their amazing journey. A clinical trial showed great results. Caregivers felt more relaxed. Communication improved for loved ones. Google even featured Memory Lane Games. Their global ad campaign highlights its impact.

Be inspired by turning memories into games. See how Memory Lane Games helps you reconnect. Find meaningful and joyful moments. Tune in to learn more. Discover this remarkable app and its team!

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