Today we talk in detail about caring for a loved one with Author Alfredo Botello, who wrote the book Spin Cycle: Notes from a Reluctant Caregiver. Alfredo took care of his mother living with dementia.  You will hear about a variety of experiences, and how he coped and adapted as he cared for his mom.  You will get a lot of great tips to make your journey a bit easier. Learn About: Honest comments on real situations Shame and guilt - recognizing it and dealing with it. Time orientation, appointments, and activities Tracking and dispersing medications Grooming, clothing, personality, and dignity. Fixing vs. Acceptance Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post    https://alzheimersspeaks.com/open-mic-on-alzheimers-speaks-strategies-when-caring/ YouTube  Video https://youtu.be/PcoGcbprR3k Apple Podcast    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alzheimers-speaks/id986940432 Spotify     https://open.spotify.com/episode/7b438kAIPltGao9bmc2HVb Pod Links     https://pod.link/986940432 Alzheimer’s Speaks Website     https://alzheimersspeaks.com/alzheimers-speaks-radio/ Dementia Map  https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2025/2/25/alzheimer-apos-s-speaks-open-mic-airs   Contact Alfredo Botello Website  https://alfredobotello.com   Facebook   https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551868357118 LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/alfredo-botello-aa16aaa0/ Instagram   https://www.instagram.com/alfredo_botello_author/ Twitter/X   https://x.com/alfredobotello  Book  https://www.amazon.com/Spin-Cycle-Notes-Reluctant-Caregiver/dp/B0DLDR8NSS/ Share Your Story, Service, Product, or Tool on Alzheimer’s Speaks Open Mic Join Alzheimer's Speaks Radio today on Open Mic as we shift dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time.  We love raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites!  So, we invite you to tell us how you are improving dementia care. We just ask all parties to hold to have a respectful conversation. Share your dementia or caregiving story. Tell us about your service, product, or tool you have that can help others dealing with dementia.  Have you written a book, penned, or produced a song or film?  If so, we want to hear from you.  Maybe you are working on a research project or have a trial you are promoting.  These conversations are always interesting.  Here are future recording dates if you would like to join us. Mar. 18th, 2025April 15th, 2025May 20th, 2025June 17th, 2025July 15th, 2025Aug. 19th, 2025Sept. 16th, 2025Oct. 21st, 2025Nov. 18th, 2025Dec. 16th, 2025 Contact Us To Be On The Next Open Mic  https://alzheimersspeaks.com/be-a-guest/ Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs through www.AlzheimersSpeaks.com Alzheimer's Speaks - Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites since 2011. Alzheimer's Speaks is part of the Senior Resource Podcast Network.Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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