EP 37 Look at what I found

08/04/2024 23 min Episodio 37
EP 37 Look at what I found

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Send Ken a Text Message about the PodcastReflecting on Three Years of Memory Care: Lessons and GrowthKen reflects on the three-year anniversary of moving his wife, Shanna, into memory care. Ken shares journal entries from his early caregiving days, detailing the emotional challenges, his journey toward understanding and coping, and the essential lessons learned. He emphasizes the importance of not letting Alzheimer's define life, validating feelings, seeking help, and finding joy amidst the difficulties. Ken encourages listeners to embrace the joyful moments left and to seek support in their caregiving journey.00:00 Welcome to the Surviving Alzheimer's Podcast00:41 Reflecting on Three Years of Memory Care01:25 Discovering Old Journals04:05 First Journal Entry: May 30th, 201807:08 Lessons Learned from Early Caregiving08:47 Second Journal Entry: June 1st, 201812:47 Third Journal Entry: October 201814:04 The Journey of Becoming a Better Caregiver18:51 The Importance of Seeking Help21:05 Final Thoughts and Invitation to Find Joy Get the FREE Guide to Responding to Repeated Questions Visit the NEW Surviving Alzheimer's Podcast Website (survalz.com) to Register for the Support Group, Newsletter and more ... Visit the Podcast Facebook page