Caregivers Month

Memories are SO Yesterday - Podcast Recs for Caregivers

November 28, 2021

Five episodes on a theme, each week curated by a different person

Curator: 

Susie Singer Carter

Why did you choose this theme? 

After producing my short film, My Mom and The Girl, based on my mom with Alzheimer's, then launching my podcast, "Love Conquers Alz," I know how massively large the caregiving community is, how quickly it is growing, and, moreover, how vital it is to have access to a variety of support.These are five of my favorite podcasts that cater to caregivers of Alzheimer's, dementia, and other progressive diseases.

Podcast Picks:

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Love Conquers AlzLeeza Gibbons on Caring for the CaregiverEmmy Award winner Leeza Gibbons is a self-proclaimed FCTA (former caregiver turned advocate) who has taken her experiences hosting, producing, and reporting for shows such as "Entertainment Tonight," "My Generation," and her own talk show, "LEEZA," to become an instrumental advocate for healthcare, wellness, and caregiving. Leeza talks about the toll caregiving can take on the caregiver. She details important concepts all caregivers should be aware such as "compassion fatigue," "radical resistance," "the worried well," and how to "take your oxygen first," amongst many other profound insights.

Fading MemoriesEngaging Activities for Every StageOur loved ones need the stimulation of activities, which are also essential tools for caregivers. Suitable, engaging activities will offer enjoyment, challenges, a way to pass the time constructively, and help keep them happy. If you find the right activity, you may discover a way to give them a sense of purpose.

Happy Healthy CaregiverCoping with a Lifechanging Caregiving SituationMeet Rachel. She's a volunteer retreat leader with No Barriers USA Caregivers Program and a full-time caregiver for her husband, Jay. Jay suffered a spinal cord injury during a plane crash. This event completely uprooted their lives. Learn how Rachel is coping and moving forward. Rachel shares what a typical day looks like, where she found her supportive tribes of people, how she receives some pay for her caregiving responsibilities, and how chickens play a role in her self-care.

Healing TiesPerson-Centered Approach to Dementia Care

Judy Cornish is an author, the founder of the Dementia & Alzheimer’s Wellbeing Network (DAWN®), the creator of the DAWN Method®, and a retired elder-law attorney. Judy's goal is to help families learn how to truly support their loved ones and enjoy more companionship as they live with dementia.

AlzAuthors: Untangling Alzheimer's & DementiaUntangling Life as a Millennial Caregiver with Lauren Dykovitz

Lauren Dykovitz knew nothing about Alzheimer’s when her mother was diagnosed at the age of 62. Just 25, with a new career and recently engaged, Lauren took a crash course in caregiving that changed her life, and eventually led her to candidly share her story on Facebook. This soon grew into the blog, "Life, Love, and Alzheimer’s," which grew into the book, Learning to Weather the Storm: A Story of Life, Love, and Alzheimer’s. Her goal was not only to share her story and the lessons she’s learned, but to let others know they are not alone.

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FEEDBACK WITH EARBUDS:

This week on Feedback...(Dropping on Tuesday!)Our curator, Susie Singer Carter, is on the show to discuss her podcast picks and to share with us her journey as a caregiver. This topic is really important to her. Susie offers resources and advice to other family caregivers.PLUS: our podcast spotlight and more recommendations.

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👩‍⚕️Caretalkers Podcast: a comedian and a social worker met at a party, and realized they wanted to make the same podcast. Anita Flores was thrown into the world of caretaking after her father was diagnosed with dementia. As a social worker, Sandrine Etienne wants to reach a wider audience of people struggling to navigate America’s often-confusing healthcare system. Together, they’re bringing in experts in their fields to offer advice and share their experiences dealing with health and financial issues.

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COMMUNITY:

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đź‘‚MISREPRESENTED explores how and why misleading stories about the past become “history.” Episodes are centered in South Asia and made in America.đź“°On the EarBuds blog: Swiss and Lali Hijack HOLLYWOOD! is a fictional podcast that follows the hijinx of two slackers who inadvertently take over Los Angeles by becoming accidental con artists. The podcast’s creator, Raul Vega, enjoyed creating unique storylines for these characters and sprinkled in unique sound elements to help bring the story to life. Read it.

PODCAST SPOTLIGHT

2 Broke TwimbosSubmitted by EarBuds readers from the podcast It's Layered

What do you get when you combine two Zimbabweans with absolutely neither financial muscle nor any real-life influence? When all they possess is body odor & Twitter accounts? Welcome to 2 Broke Twimbos.

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