The ‘Humor and Heartache’ of Caregiving with Filmmaker Michelle Boyaner

In this episode Dr. Daniel Correa speaks with Emmy nominated filmmaker Michelle Boyaner about her experience as a caregiver for her parents. Michelle also talks about her documentary It’s Not A Burden: The Humor and Heartache of Raising Elderly Parents, which highlights experiences of adult children who are caring for their aging parents. Next Dr. Correa talks with Beth Kallmyer, vice president of Care and Support for the Alzheimer’s Association. Beth discusses the various resources offered by the Alzheimer’s Association and how their programs support people with Alzheimer’s and dementia-related diseases as well as their caregivers. 

To contact the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline dial 800-272-3900. 

Additional Resources: 

https://www.itsnotaburden.com/ 

www.alz.org    

https://www.brainandlife.org/articles/new-film-honors-caregiving  

https://www.brainandlife.org/articles/how-women-balance-caregiving-children-careers  

https://www.brainandlife.org/disorders-a-z/alzheimers-disease/  

https://www.brainandlife.org/disorders-a-z/disorders/dementia  

https://www.brainandlife.org/disorders-a-z/disorders/dementia-with-lewy-bodies  

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Guest: Michelle Boyaner @michelleboyaner (Instagram/Twitter) It’s Not a Burden Film @ItsNotABurden (Twitter) 

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Audrey Nath @AudreyNathMDPhD