Spotlight on Care: Alzheimer's Caregiving

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Spotlight on Care: Alzheimer's Caregiving

Welcome to Spotlight on Care, the podcast where we share stories, experiences, tips and advice on caring for loved ones affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Spotlight on Care is produced by the University of California, Irvine Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders, UCI MIND. Please subscribe to the Spotlight on Care podcast wherever you listen. For more information, visit mind.uci.edu. What would like to hear about next? Email us at mwitbrac@uci.edu.

  1. Keeping the Holidays and Celebrations Happy, Healthy and Safe with Dr. Miriam Galindo

    2 DAYS AGO

    Keeping the Holidays and Celebrations Happy, Healthy and Safe with Dr. Miriam Galindo

    (From the Archives) Virginia and Steve speak with Dr. Galindo, who cared for her father with Alzheimer's disease and helps the listeners understand the importance of simplifying the holidays to maximize enjoyment for everyone. She gives tips on focusing on one or two traditions and recruiting help instead of trying to balance caregiving with all of the pressures of maintaining family traditions. For more caregiver resources at the holidays and throughout the year visit...

    34 min
  2. Learning to Adjust with Dee Ransom

    OCT 17

    Learning to Adjust with Dee Ransom

    (From the Archives) Dee Ransom joins Steve and Virginia to discuss some of the adjustments she has had to make being a caregiver for her husband, John, who lives with Alzheimer’s disease. Dee shares her experience learning to advocate for her husband, adapting to changes in their relationship and the difficulty and hidden blessings involved in placing him in a residential facility.

    32 min
  3. Navigating Relationships with a Parent Who Was Abusive or Absent with Pamela D. Wilson

    SEP 17

    Navigating Relationships with a Parent Who Was Abusive or Absent with Pamela D. Wilson

    In this episode of Spotlight on Care, co-hosts Steve and Virginia are joined once again by caregiving expert Pamela D. Wilson to discuss the challenges adult children face when caring for parents who were absent, abusive, or neglectful. They explore emotional struggles, complicated family dynamics, the importance of setting boundaries, and the question of whether total forgiveness is necessary. Pamela also provides practical advice on navigating these difficult caregiving situations and empha...

    27 min
  4. Caregiver Resource Center

    AUG 21

    Caregiver Resource Center

    In this episode, Diana Marquez-Siemers and Rachel Smyth from the Caregiver Resource Center (CRC) provide expert insights on the challenges and solutions for families caring for loved ones with dementia. Join Steve and Virginia as they learn about the CRC’s commitment to supporting caregivers. They also discuss the development of their personalized care plans to address each caregiver’s unique needs, offering coaching, training, and ongoing support to ensure quality care. With over 60% of care...

    27 min
  5. Caring for Difficult Parents with Pamela D. Wilson

    JUL 17

    Caring for Difficult Parents with Pamela D. Wilson

    Virginia and Steve are joined by Pamela D. Wilson, MS, BS/BA, NCG, CSA.– an international resource for caregivers with over two decades of experience in aging and caregiving– known for her consultations, advocacy, and her book, "The Caregiving Trap: Solutions for Life's Unexpected Changes," as well as her own podcast called “The Caring Generation.” Together, they discuss the challenges of caregiving for parents with dementia, where Pamela delves into common issues such as resistance to advice...

    29 min
  6. Helpful Caregiving Tips with Virginia Naeve (Part 2)

    JUN 25

    Helpful Caregiving Tips with Virginia Naeve (Part 2)

    Virginia rejoins Steve in this concluding 2 part series on caregiving strategies. In this episode, they provide insights into activities and products that can be utilized to enhance daily living and simplify routine tasks. Tune in for valuable information that aims to elevate the day-to-day experience for both caregivers and those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

    30 min
  7. Helpful Caregiving Tips with Virginia Naeve (Part 1)

    MAY 9

    Helpful Caregiving Tips with Virginia Naeve (Part 1)

    Steve interviews Virginia about tips she has compiled over the years to improve the caregiving journey. Listen along as they delve into topics on healthcare visits, money matters, safety, and mood changes. This is part 1 of a 2 part series of tips and tools that can help improve quality of care for loved ones living with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia.Mentioned Episode in Podcast with Stephen Magro, an elder law attorney, can be found here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1589794/ep...

    30 min
  8. Supporting patients and families; a geriatrician’s perspective with Dr. Nathaniel Chin

    APR 11

    Supporting patients and families; a geriatrician’s perspective with Dr. Nathaniel Chin

    Virginia and Steve are joined by Nathaniel Chin, MD, a geriatrician, associate professor at the University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine, Medical Director of the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, and host and creator of the popular Dementia Matters podcast. Dr. Chin recounts how his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis and dementia journey inspired his career choice. He discusses the importance of getting an early diagnosis, keeping records, and the critical role that...

    45 min
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Welcome to Spotlight on Care, the podcast where we share stories, experiences, tips and advice on caring for loved ones affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Spotlight on Care is produced by the University of California, Irvine Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders, UCI MIND. Please subscribe to the Spotlight on Care podcast wherever you listen. For more information, visit mind.uci.edu. What would like to hear about next? Email us at mwitbrac@uci.edu.

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