18 episodes

Welcome to the Caregiver Storyteller Podcast, presented by CaringKind. In this heartfelt series, hosted by Dr. Anne Kenny, we delve into the diverse world of Alzheimer's and dementia caregiving. Through each story, we explore the steadfast dedication and unique experiences of those who walk this journey. Our podcast is more than educational—it’s a space of empathy and understanding, highlighting the resilience, joy, and deep emotional connections that form in the face of adversity. As a leader in dementia services, CaringKind is committed to illuminating these stories

Caregiver Storyteller CaringKind

    • Business
    • 4.6 • 79 Ratings

Welcome to the Caregiver Storyteller Podcast, presented by CaringKind. In this heartfelt series, hosted by Dr. Anne Kenny, we delve into the diverse world of Alzheimer's and dementia caregiving. Through each story, we explore the steadfast dedication and unique experiences of those who walk this journey. Our podcast is more than educational—it’s a space of empathy and understanding, highlighting the resilience, joy, and deep emotional connections that form in the face of adversity. As a leader in dementia services, CaringKind is committed to illuminating these stories

    Dr. Shaw | Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregiving

    Dr. Shaw | Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregiving

    Dr. Shaw noted the loss of affection in a relationship in which ‘the luster had not worn off in 30 years of marriage’. When his wife Rebecca said that she could not remember anything from an article she had read three times, piecing this with the loss of affection. Dr Shaw knew that their journey with dementia had begun.  He pivoted from radiation oncology to mental health counselor specializing in grief and developed a memory counseling program while he partnered in the care of his wife.  Learn more from his fascinating story and adopting changes into their life to nurture his relationship with his wife, care for himself, and remake his career.  It’s a beautiful love story and a story with powerful insights and hope.

    • 48 min
    The New Normal | Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregiving

    The New Normal | Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregiving

    Jordana’s mother began showing signs of dementia relatively early. Luckily, her father was newly retired and was able to pretty quickly shift into the role of primary caregiver. Still, caregiving became an activity shared by both father and daughter. Having a wife and mother with dementia simply became the new normal.

    • 27 min
    On Your Own | Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregiving

    On Your Own | Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregiving

    Annette Perpinan met Ralph when dinner for two at a nice restaurant in Manhattan cost just $25.00. It was only when Ralph was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s did Annette see the signs retroactively. With no one else to help, and a medical system that didn’t seem to care, Annette took on the challenge of caring for Ralph until the end of his life.

    • 29 min
    Red Hot Mama | Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiving

    Red Hot Mama | Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiving

    Ellen Ratner inherited a love of music from her mother who loved to sing. Ethel had three loves: her husband, music, and her daughter, Ellen, whom Ethel referred to as “my life.” The pressure of being on the receiving end of Ethel’s adoration would irritate Ellen, especially because her mother had a larger than life persona. But after her mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, Ellen would come to appreciate the legacy of love and music that Ethel left for her only child.

    • 34 min
    An Embattled Son | Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiving

    An Embattled Son | Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiving

    Steve Zellner is an only child who became the primary caregiver for his mother, Sylvia, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in her 80s. As the disease progressed, Sylvia became uncharacteristically aggressive, at one point sending Steve to the hospital with a brain injury. Steve shares this harrowing story, along with memories of kinder days from an otherwise idyllic childhood in New York City.

    • 28 min
    Room for Grace | Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiving

    Room for Grace | Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiving

    Daniel Kenner is an actor based in New York City. As his father Buddy faced dementia and his mother Maureen battled cancer, Daniel served as one of many caregivers. With caregiving support from family, friends, and community, Daniel was able to spend time with his parents recording the stories of their lives. Working with his mother, Daniel ultimately transformed her life story into a book that explores her career as a teacher of special education students in Providence, Rhode Island. That book, “Room for Grace” was released on October 2, 2018.

    Purchase Room for Grace on Amazon.

    • 44 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
79 Ratings

79 Ratings

Michael 🎺 ,

Please come back!

This podcast was so helpful. We’d love to hear more and I’d be happy to be a guest if that helps!

82Viv82 ,

Come back!

There aren’t enough talks about this … wish you would do more . I’ve been so interested in doing something similar to this. This is soo helpful .’please come back and do more . Hope u are doing well.

malaika jacocks ,

On your own

I just listened to the story of how challenging it is to take care of someone you love, who can’t understand or recall what is actually happening to them and the world as they know it .
I am really having a hard time. Been helping my mother full time since a year . We are in the beginning stages of 2. I just need an outlet to have relatability. I feel alone . I’m
Glad I found this episode.

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