Podcasts about fading memories

Ann Lousin, 82, the first woman in the United States to be appointed staff parliamentarian for the Illinois House of Representatives, as well as the first woman parliamentarian for any American legislature, continues her fierce journey to remove women's cloak of invisibility. Since 1970, Ann has been recognized for her work with the IL Constitution and ongoing activism. She has taught commercial law at the John Marshall Law School, now UIC Law School, for 50 years, and holds classes on the IL Constitution. Ann believes dearly in helping pass into law the legal provision for the medical right to die. Her powerful statements attest to her commitment to all these causes and inspire us to act.I like group decision-making when people can openly express different views and accept that the final decision can be one's 2nd choice. - Ann Lousin Connect with Ann:Email: ALousin@uic.eduCauses Ann cares about:1970 IL ConstitutionKitihawa DuSableMedical Aid in DyingIf you enjoy Women Over 70-Aging Reimagined, we recommend Jennifer Fink, host of Fading Memories, a podcast for caregivers of loved ones with dementia. It provides insights and guidance on communicating effectively, managing stress, and coping with grief and loss. Home - Fading Memories Podcast

The third oldest of 17 children, Mildred J. Mills, 73, was raised on a farm in Alabama. At a young age, she began to imagine that she would be going places, even though she had no idea how or where she might go. In high school one of her teachers recognized her talent in mathematics and suggested she think about a technical college for data processing. Her Daddy surprised her by helping make that a reality. Life was full of surprises from that moment forward. “Sometimes in life we know it's time to let go, and that, my friends, is a cotton patch moment.” - Mildred J. MillsWhat followed was a highly successful career in IT Management, two college degrees - a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in creative writing/nonfiction, and a very fulfilling life, not without its challenges, some major. It was when she left her job, at 60, that she began to think about writing a book. Daddy's House tells the story of A Daughter's Memoir of Setbacks, Triumphs & Rising Above Her Roots.Mildred lives in Atlanta GA.Connect with Mildred:Email: mmillsm@gmail.comWebsite: MildredJMills.comBook: Daddy's House: A Daughter's Memoir of Setbacks, Triumphs & Rising Above Her RootsPodcast: My Cotton Patch MomentThank you to our sponsor for this episode,  Women's Connection.Our Podcast Collaborators' monthly recommendation is Jennifer Fink's Fading Memories

Fading Memories is a sad ambient music podcast. This is music for deep thoughts whether good, bad, or sad. Don't have regrets because you never told someone how much you loved them. Apologize to someone even if you feel it wasn't your fault. It's better to get along with someone than to hold grudges or regrets. Life is too precious and too short to live life in perpetual hate. Artist names and song titles are in order of play...ONOWT-EMPTY THOUGHTS, A VOW-AS THE LIGHT FADES, NOWT-TIME SLOWS DOWN, FOREVERALONE-WHEN U LEFT, UNWORN-WANDERING NOWHERE, VOWL-IN THE END THERE'S NOTHING, NOWT-QUIET SOLITUDE, 18 FEARS-RECALLING MEMORIES THAT NEVER EXISTED, NOWT-FOG EVERYWHERE, LEADWAVE-INSIDE A DREAM, NOWT-THE LOBBY, AURENTH-FARAWAY, DANIEL-EMPTY, KRXZIOL-THE FEELING OF A COLD DARK WINTER. End. Thanks for listening to Ken Steele Music.

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. Happy New Year. Our first edition for January features another diverse collection, including Kraut rock by the four-piece band Electric Orange and the re-release of Bloop's 1999 album ‘Schallaufnahmen,' performed by two members of that band, Dirk Jan Muller and Dirk Bittner. UK musician David Hughes, performing as ION, delivers a soundtrack to a no-budget student horror film titled ‘Perdition's Flames,' blending guitars and atmospheric synths. Our edited track from 1979 by Earthstar is taken from the album ‘French Skylines,' produced by Klaus Schulze. As usual, we always like to give the female side exposure, with Brooklyn-based composer and producer Rachika Nayar, who has transitioned from the ghostly netherworlds of her debut to a vivid fluorescent cinematic maximalism, and Nadia Struiwigh, who echoes a free-spirited approach of electronic music in the mid-eighties, giving emotionally-charged ambience. Download Bios: https://we.tl/t-Jc1C7K73I2 Playlist No 262 02.34 Jim Kirkwood ‘This Present Darkness' (album The Apocalypse of a Soul) https://jimkirkwood.bandcamp.com/album/the-apocalypse-of-a-soul-2 11.07 Jim Kirkwood ‘Where Ragged People Go' 14.52 Jim Kirkwood ‘Seven Ways Through The Heartland Moors' 16.39 Electric Orange ‘henry's bead' (album ada) https://electricorange.bandcamp.com/album/ada 23.00 bloop ‘P.T.O.' (album schallaufnahmen) https://bloop1999.bandcamp.com/album/schallaufnahmen 32.12 Ion ‘You Expected Transparency' (EP Perdition's Flames) https://thinkingmetal.bandcamp.com/album/perditions-flames 35.13 Ion ‘The Gentle Art Of Seduction' 39.54 Ion ‘Nick Storm, Private Eye' 49.50 Rachika Nayar ‘Gayatri' (album Heaven Come Crashing) https://rachika.bandcamp. 46.43 Nadia Struiwigh ‘Rainbrain' (album Birds Of Paradise) https://nadiastruiwigh.bandcamp.com/album/birds-of-paradise 51.05 Nadia Struiwigh ‘JSF48' 57.46 Dave Luxton ‘The Spirit Will Win' (album Collected Ambient Works III) https://daveluxton.bandcamp.com/yum 01.03.46 Dave Luxton ‘Occultation' 01.09.49 Rosales ‘Half-Light IV' (album Half-Light) https://homenormal.bandcamp.com/track/half-light-iv 01.18.41 MICADO ‘A Strange Place' (album Mixed Feelings) https://micado.bandcamp.com 01.26.03 MICADO ‘Run For Life' 01.34.16 Astral Magic ‘Hardness My Whispering Words' (album Wizard's Euphoria) https://astralmagic.bandcamp.com 01.40.02 Earthstar ‘Latin Sirens Face The Wall' (album French Skylines)*** https://www.groove.nl/shop/earthstar-collected-works-5cd-box/?v=7885444af42e 01.49.45 Kellerkind Berlin ‘Zukunftsvis' (album Musikkonstruktionen) https://kellerkindberlin.bandcamp.com/album/musikkonstruktionen 02.00.30 Anagnosis ‘Gazing At The Wall' (album The Allegory Of Plato's Cave) https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-allegory-of-platos-cave/1748000501 02.03.01 Anagnosis ‘The Fragment Of Reality' 02.06.26 Anagnosis ‘The Prisoner Is Out' 02.10.44 Thierry David ‘Into The Wave Axis' (album Six Waves) https://thierrydavid.bandcamp.com/ 02.20.32 Éliane Radigue ‘L'ÎIe re-sonante' https://elianeradigue.bandcamp.com/album/l-le-re-sonante 02.26.55 Cat Tyson Hughes: feat Marine Eyes ‘Another Daylight' (album Roses In The Casement Window) https://quietdetails.bandcamp.com/album/roses-in-the-casement-window 02.30.20 Cat Tyson Hughes: feat Fields We Found 'Nature Play' 02.34.25 ARIGTO feat Martina Claussen ‘In Search For Heaven, They Found Nothing' (album Shapes) https://arigto.bandcamp.com/album/lukuss 02.38.28 yttriphie ‘there is no sun' (album an extremely slow motion explosion) https://projektrecords.bandcamp.com 02.47.48 Astropilot ‘Dancing Leaves, Fading Memories' (EP Forgotten Summer) https://eitvrecords.bandcamp.com/album/forgotten-summer 02.50.41 Floating Sun ‘Celestial Light' (EP Echoes Of Earth) https://floatingsun.bandcamp.com/album/echoes-of-earth 02.55.05 Human Is Alive & Domy Castellano ‘Meet At The Moon' (EP After All) https://humanisalive.bandcamp.com/album/after-all Edit ***

Many people wish to spend their final days at home surrounded by loved ones, but navigating this challenging time requires support and information. In this episode of Fading Memories, we explore "Dying at Home: A Family Guide for Caregiving," a compassionate resource offering practical guidance and emotional support for families. Get "Dying At Home: A Family Guide for Caregiving" here! We'll discuss insights on: Arranging necessary medical care and therapies Understanding financial aspects and insurance coverage Collaborating with healthcare professionals Providing effective pain management Finding social, spiritual, and self-care resources Navigating family dynamics and legal considerations Join us as we share how to create a peaceful and supportive environment for loved ones during their final moments. Our Guest: CM Cassidy ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Related Episodes: What Is Death Positivity? The Heart of Caring - Dementia & Hospice ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Sign Up for more Advice & Wisdom - email newsletter. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Please help us keep our show going by supporting our sponsors. Thank you. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Feeling overwhelmed? HelpTexts can be your pocket therapist. Going through a tough time? HelpTexts offers confidential support delivered straight to your phone via text message. Whether you're dealing with grief, caregiving stress, or just need a mental health boost, their expert-guided texts provide personalized tips and advice. Sign up for a year of support and get: Daily or twice-weekly texts tailored to your situation Actionable strategies to cope and move forward Support for those who care about you (optional) HelpTexts makes getting help easy and convenient. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Make Your Brain Span Match Your LifeSpan Relevate from NeuroReserve I've been focusing a lot on taking care of my brain health, & I've found this supplement called RELEVATE to be incredibly helpful. It provides me with 17 nutrients that support brain function & help keep me sharp. Since you're someone I care about, I wanted to share this discovery with you. You can order it with my code: FM15 & get 15% OFF your order. With Relevate nutritional supplement, you get science-backed nutrition to help protect your brain power today and for years to come. You deserve a brain span that lasts as long as your lifespan. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Join Fading Memories On Social Media! If you've enjoyed this episode, please share this podcast with other caregivers! You'll find us on social media at the following links. Instagram LinkedIn  Contact Jen at hello@fadingmemoriespodcast.com or Visit us at www.FadingMemoriesPodcast.com

Jennifer Fink created the "Fading Memories" podcast after struggling to find support for Alzheimer's caregiving.   Jennifer's family history with Alzheimer's motivated her to share information and connect with others facing similar challenges.   She highlights the overwhelming search for support and information that led her to realize she was not alone—there are over 16 million unpaid family caregivers in the U.S.   Jennifer explains the emotional toll of caregiving, referring to it as a "death by a thousand cuts," as the gradual decline of a loved one is particularly hard to cope with.   She emphasizes the need for humor and positivity in the face of these challenges - finding laughter is crucial for maintaining mental health.   She discusses the importance of being relatable and sharing personal stories to connect with her audience.   Furthermore, Jennifer highlights the importance of finding happiness in one's work through balance and flexibility. Website: Fading Memories LinkedIn: Jennifer Fink YouTube: Fading Memories Alzheimer's Podcast   Previous Episode: iam151-podcaster-photographer-and-caregiver-runs-podcast-to-support-and-offer-information-on-alzheimer   Check out our CEO Hack Buzz Newsletter–our premium newsletter with hacks and nuggets to level up your organization. Sign up HERE.  I AM CEO Handbook Volume 3 is HERE and it's FREE. Get your copy here: http://cbnation.co/iamceo3. Get the 100+ things that you can learn from 1600 business podcasts we recorded. Hear Gresh's story, learn the 16 business pillars from the podcast, find out about CBNation Architects and why you might be one and so much more. Did we mention it was FREE? Download it today!

This is a rebroadcast of the Humanity Unlocked podcast. I thought that you would enjoy hearing more of my story through the lens of a family just starting on this journey. Humanity Unlocked is a new, independent podcast and it's important to support independent creators like myself. In this episode we are discussing the topic of Alzheimers disease, and what life look might look like after a loved one receives this diagnosis. My guest today is Jennifer Fink. Jennifer is the host of the podcast Fading Memories. A show focused on sharing advice, wisdom, and hope, for caregivers and by caregivers, of loved ones who are living with Alzheimers. Her real world experience with this subject goes back decades, and today she joins us to share everything she's learned about being a caregiver to a person with Alzheimers disease. Our Guest: Let's meet Jennifer! She's a champion for Alzheimer's patients, offering support and advice to caregivers online and in our community. My mom's here too. Her sister's diagnosis last year hit home – it's a disease that can bring a wave of emotions we might not be ready for. When our strong parents need our help, it can be easy to forget the person they are. Today, let's raise awareness and learn to see the person beyond Alzheimer's. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Related Episodes: My Journey With Family Alzheimer's & Memory Loss Visiting With Mom (Jen's Journey) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Sign Up for more Advice & Wisdom - email newsletter. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Please help us keep our show going by supporting our sponsors. Thank you. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Feeling overwhelmed? HelpTexts can be your pocket therapist. Going through a tough time? HelpTexts offers confidential support delivered straight to your phone via text message. Whether you're dealing with grief, caregiving stress, or just need a mental health boost, their expert-guided texts provide personalized tips and advice. Sign up for a year of support and get: Daily or twice-weekly texts tailored to your situation Actionable strategies to cope and move forward Support for those who care about you (optional) HelpTexts makes getting help easy and convenient. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Make Your Brain Span Match Your LifeSpan Relevate from NeuroReserve I've been focusing a lot on taking care of my brain health, & I've found this supplement called RELEVATE to be incredibly helpful. It provides me with 17 nutrients that support brain function & help keep me sharp. Since you're someone I care about, I wanted to share this discovery with you. You can order it with my code: FM15 & get 15% OFF your order. With Relevate nutritional supplement, you get science-backed nutrition to help protect your brain power today and for years to come. You deserve a brain span that lasts as long as your lifespan. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Join Fading Memories On Social Media! If you've enjoyed this episode, please share this podcast with other caregivers! You'll find us on social media at the following links. Instagram Twitter LinkedIn  Facebook Contact Jen at hello@fadingmemoriespodcast.com or Visit us at www.FadingMemoriesPodcast.com

This special episode is a rebroadcast of the Fading Memories: Alzheimer's/Dementia Support podcast hosted by Jennifer Fink. I had a wonderful conversation with Jen Fink, the producer and host of Fading Memories podcast. It's a great show that listens, hears, and offers hope, advice, and wisdom from caregivers who have lived the experience and thrived. Think of her podcast as your caregiver best friend. Before meeting Jen, I did not know that there is a podcast like Fading Memories that helps caregivers across the globe in varying circumstances and cultures. I sure learned a lot about Alzheimer's and dementia by listening to her many episodes that she posted since 2020. There's a lot to learn from Jen. Most notable is the fact that she herself was a caregiver of her mom. In this episode, Jen and I talked about Using Mindfulness To Reduce Frustrations. If you're a caregiver or know of caregivers who are going through the same situation, this can help ease the many challenges that many of us face. Truth be told, I did not only have fun chatting with Jen. I also was educated about the many facts about Alzheimer's and dementia. To know more about Jen's amazing podcast, here are the details including a YouTube recording of this episode. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fading-memories-alzheimers-dementia-support/id1372194620https://open.spotify.com/show/3deSSZyYhuvND3XQtbBE0Whttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRbzP9ROIMQEnjoy this rebroadcast episode with Jennifer Fink of Fading Memories Alzheimer and Dementia support podcast. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/find-your-daily-calm/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Don't miss this special episode where I chat with Jennifer Fink, host of the game-changing Fading Memories podcast—a must-listen for caregivers in the Alzheimer's and dementia space. We dive into the transformative power of mindfulness to ease caregiving challenges. As a former caregiver herself, Jen's insights are gold. Learn, laugh, and lighten your load with this episode.

The challenges of Alzheimer's care can be complicated, but our engaging conversation with Jennifer Fink will shed some light on this often daunting journey. Hear her heartwarming and sometimes hilarious tales of caring for her mom, including the mystery of the black sports bra. Fink, a beacon of support in the Alzheimer's community through her podcast, Fading Memories, opens up about the difficulties and joys of her caregiving season.As we laugh with Jennifer over the wardrobe fiascos, we also tackle the tough topics. Staff at facilities, mischievous residents, and the overall unpredictability of Alzheimer's – it's all part of the caregiving package. Jennifer shares her recipe for surviving and even thriving in the face of these challenges: a dash of humor, a dollop of grace, and a whole lot of resilience.We round off our conversation exploring the lessons learned and the silver linings found in the cloud of Alzheimer's care. Jennifer insists on finding joy amidst the rollercoaster of emotions, cherishing the small moments of beauty and comfort. She leaves us with her hopeful outlook on life, a mantra of positivity that will undoubtedly resonate with listeners. Tune in for a unique blend of heartwarming stories, laughs, and perhaps even a few tears. You won't want to miss this insightful episode.

Jennifer Fink created the Fading Memories podcast after finding that balancing everything that a caregiver needs to attend to, doing more research about what she needs to be doing, as well as her own life was too much. She speaks the honest truth about her journey with her mother and grandmother who both had dementia. Some of these things that have been taboo to talk about your loved one has been taboo for years and is now starting to change to make way for a more honest look into the life of caring for someone with dementia, and the factors that drove people like Jennifer to choose senior living over home care. Find out how she arrived at the decision she made for a community and what she's learned in the 20 years of dementia care that she saw with her mother.

Even the most well-organized, loving, and harmonious family will eventually face the need for additional support. As the care needs of your family members grow, it becomes crucial to have the right individuals in your corner, ensuring that your own health and well-being are not compromised. Allow me to present Jennifer Fink, the delightful host of the Fading Memories podcast. With her extensive caregiving background, Jennifer guides you through the process of assembling your care team well ahead of time, so that you are prepared when assistance becomes necessary. In this episode, Jennifer also shares a valuable resource: Alzauthors.com, a website worth exploring for additional support and information. Join us as we delve into the essential steps of building a reliable care team to navigate the challenges that lie ahead. Fading Memories Podcast - https://fadingmemoriespodcast.com/ #FamilySupportMatters #CaregivingJourney #CareTeamBuilding #HealthAndWellbeing #FadingMemoriesPodcast #CaringForLovedOnes #InspiredCaring #CaringFromTheHeart #CaregivingExperience #FindingTheRightSupport #AlzAuthors #CaregiverResources --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michele-magner/support

Betsy Wurzel's guest today is John T. Campbell, Author, Writer of "BEYOND THE FADING MEMORIES": Guiding Words for Dementia Caregivers and also wrote the song, BEYOND The FADING MEMORIES, Love Remains with Bradley Fish singing.Betsy and John discuss the book he wrote to help caregivers, how music was a very important part of his mom's journey, and how music does seem to help those with dementia. The discussion continues on with the many challenges of caregiving, and how he came to write the song, BEYOND the FADING MEMORIES, LOVE REMAINS which in Betsy's opinion is a beautiful heart-touching song that resonated with her!For more information: How Music Helps with Fading Memories

Jennifer Fink has a family history of Alzheimer's disease. After her father died she & her sister became responsible for their Mother who has advanced Alzheimer's Looking for support, answers and more Jennifer did deep internet research dives but came up short. Realizing that as one of the more than 16 million unpaid family caregivers she couldn't be the only one searching for help so she decided to create her own podcast. While still new, Fading Memories has already helped many people including Jennifer. Being part of the podcasting and caregiving community has given her more than she expected when she conceived of the plan to start a supportive podcast. Website: www.fadingmemoriespodcast.com Twitter: Jennifer_Fink Facebook: Fading-Memories-Podcast Instagram: alzheimerspodcast LinkedIn: jennifer-fink Episode Link: https://iamceo.co/2019/01/11/iam151-podcaster-photographer-and-caregiver-runs-podcast-to-support-and-offer-information-on-alzheimer/

Join Kelly and her guest, Jennifer Fink, podcast host of “Fading Memories.” In this episode: 

Jen is a SquadCaster and the host of Fading Memories. Today on the SquadCast podcast, we're featuring an episode of her show, which is recorded on SquadCast! The episode is called "Protecting Seniors from Scams." Find it here.From Jen's website, here's what this episode is about:“Back with us today are Mike & Kim Barnes of Parenting Aging Parents. Kim has had to find solutions to prevent her Mom from being scammed again. Scams are a topic I haven't covered before, and we all must understand how to minimize and protect our families from financial losses due to scams. Older adults are particularly vulnerable to scams. Various investment scams tend to cause the most significant losses for seniors, averaging $17,172 stolen per senior aged 70 to 79. Another high-cost scam for seniors (mainly those 80 or over) is a romance scam, resulting in $10,000 lost per person."Also In This Episode:A pre-roll ad for Paul Zakrzewski's The Book I Had to WriteGet involved in the SquadCast communitySubmit your podcast to be featured on this podcastCredits:Written and produced by Arielle NissenblattMixed and designed by Vince Moreno JrArtwork and logos by Alex WhedbeeMusic by Shawn VallesHosted by Zach Moreno and Rock FelderTranscripts by Sabeena Singhani

Betsy talks about her journey as a caregiver for Alzheimer.

In this episode we address cognitive health and much more with the one and only Jennifer from "Fading Memories". Fading Memories was created to support family caregivers in a simple, on-demand form. When I was looking for advice on caring for my Mom, I needed this podcast. Since it didn't exist, I created what I needed! Jen – pod host LINKS TO OUR GUESTS! WEBSITE: https://fadingmemoriespodcast.com INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alzheimerspodcast/?hl=en We thank Jen for her time and information she is amazing reach out to her today!! After the guest Bob forever changes the way podcasts end see how at end of episode!! SENIORS LOOK BELOW I HAVE WAYS TO HELP YOU! https://aseniorshow.com (Are you alone? Reach out to us and ask how we can assist you) aseniorshow@gmail.com https://www.canadacanes.com High discounted walking canes for seniors with free shipping everywhere and local delivery https://primeselectseniorsupplies.comHigh discounted home health and senior products with free shipping everywhere and local delivery Please use these links to help us help you or the seniors in your life. Thank you for helping us spread our msg. ❤️ ------------------ A Senior Show - WANT TO SEE HOW THIS ALL STARTED CLICK ON EP#1!! EPISODE 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHOI6... ----------- Our Official Pages Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aseniorshow/Website: https://www.aseniorshow.com Twitter: @aseniorshow #seniors #seniorcitizens #caringforelders #caregiversupport #seniorcare #ASe --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bob-charles4/message

Caregiving for someone with Alzheimer's or dementia holds its special challenges. Jennifer Fink of the Fading Memories Podcast is with us to share her caregiving experience.  Jennifer became the caregiver for her mom after the death of her dad.  Experiencing all the frustration and challenges, Jennifer looked for podcasts that could help.  After not finding what she needed, Jennifer launched the Fading Memories podcast.  The podcast content is designed to help anyone who is providing care for someone with Alzheimer's or dementia.  According to the Fading Memories Podcast website, “Jennifer is the daughter, granddaughter & great-granddaughter of women who suffered from Alzheimer's or other cognitive impairment. Looking for answers on how not to become the fourth generation with this problem while also seeking ways to connect better with her Mom has led her on this interesting journey with her new passion, podcasting”.  The website provides support through the podcast, articles, recipes, and resources.  You can connect with Jennifer at fadingmemoriespodcast.com and on her Facebook page.  Find the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.  Don't miss this great resource for Alzheimer's and dementia caregivers! Find more podcast episodes from The Heart of Hospice here: https://theheartofhospice.libsyn.com/ The hosts of The Heart of Hospice podcast would be honored to speak at your event or conference.  Send an email to helen@theheartofhospice.com or to jerry@theheartofhospice.com.  We'd love to partner with you! Connect with podcast host Jerry Fenter at jerry@theheartofhospice.com. Connect with podcast host Helen Bauer at helen@theheartofhospice.com. Find more information about hospice philosophy, end-of-life care, and self-care for both personal and professional caregivers here. 

What do you do when your Mom has had Alzheimer's for more than a decade? You Start a podcast of course!

After helping care for her grandmother who had vascular dementia, Jennifer realized her Mother was showing signs of early onset Alzheimer's. After the death of her father in 2017 Jennifer went searching for answers to many of the common questions and Alzheimer's caregiver faces. Being a busy entrepreneur Jennifer realized that a podcast would be the easiest way to learn more about caregiving while completing other tasks. Sadly, in late 2017 she only found one and it didn't quite address what she was looking for, so she did the next best thing, and started her own. The Fading Memories podcast is now in it's fourth year and despite the death of her Mom in March 2020, Jennifer is still talking to caregivers and still learning how to be an excellent caregiver. On the podcast she discusses caregiving, brain health, self care and how to age well. Contact Jennifer Fink: https://www.fadingmemoriespodcast.com Twitter https://twitter.com/Jennifer_Fink Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alzheimerspodcast/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-fink-338957/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AlzheimersPodcast/ Contact Kendra Rinaldi to be a guest on the podcast or for grief coaching: https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com/

This special episode is a rebroadcast of the Fading Memories: Alzheimer's/Dementia Support podcast hosted by Jennifer Fink. I had a wonderful conversation with Jen Fink, the producer and host of Fading Memories podcast. It's a great show that listens, hears, and offers hope, advice, and wisdom from caregivers who have lived the experience and thrived. Think of her podcast as your caregiver best friend. Before meeting Jen, I did not know that there is a podcast like Fading Memories that helps caregivers across the globe in varying circumstances and cultures. I sure learned a lot about Alzheimer's and dementia by listening to her many episodes that she posted since 2020. There's a lot to learn from Jen. Most notable is the fact that she herself was a caregiver of her mom. In this episode, Jen and I talked about Using Mindfulness To Reduce Frustrations. If you're a caregiver or know of caregivers who are going through the same situation, this can help ease the many challenges that many of us face. Truth be told, I did not only have fun chatting with Jen. I also was educated about the many facts about Alzheimer's and dementia. To know more about Jen's amazing podcast, here are the details including a YouTube recording of this episode. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fading-memories-alzheimers-dementia-support/id1372194620https://open.spotify.com/show/3deSSZyYhuvND3XQtbBE0Whttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRbzP9ROIMQEnjoy this rebroadcast episode with Jennifer Fink of Fading Memories Alzheimer and Dementia support podcast. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/find-your-daily-calm/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Alzheimer's disease is still a mystery to scientists. Is it genetics, environment or our diet? The answer still fails us. Listen in as my guest John Mclaughlin discusses how he and his wife April manage the daily care of his mom Mary Frances Mclaughlin. 

Jennifer Fink is the daughter, granddaughter, and great granddaughter of three women who have succumbed to Alzheimer's or other cognitive impairments. Her quest to discover how not to become the fourth generation in her family with this condition, while also seeking ways to better connect with her mother, led her to her new passion, podcasting. She is the producer and host of Fading Memories, a podcast that listens, hears, and offers wisdom and hope from caregivers who have lived the experience. Jennifer discovered long ago that podcasts are an easily accessible way to learn new things. She could walk the dog or do housework while learning about a variety of topics. But when she searched for shows that might help her find answers to her many questions about Alzheimer's, she did not find what she was looking for, so she decided to create one herself. In its fourth season, Fading Memories focuses on conversations with people who offer resources and ideas for whatever stage of dementia your loved one is in. It's part helpful information and part true stories from caregivers like you and is for anyone caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia. In this episode, we discuss the importance of estate planning sooner rather than later, dealing with a difficult sibling in caregiving, and how cycling kept her sane.  You can also “read” the podcast on her blog, which is available on the FadingMemories.com website. Read Jen's AlzAuthors Post https://alzauthors.com/2021/08/12/jennifer-fink-sh…podcast-and-blog/  Start reading and listening to Fading Memories Podcast now! https://fadingmemoriespodcast.com/ Connect with Jennifer Fink Website and Podcast: https://fadingmemoriespodcast.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlzheimersPodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jennifer_Fink Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alzheimerspodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-fink-338957/ Each season our podcast brings you six of our authors sharing their dementia journeys. Please subscribe so you don't miss a word. If our authors' stories move you please leave a review. And don't forget to share our podcast with family and friends in need of knowledge, comfort and support on their own dementia journeys. AlzAuthors is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization totally reliant on donations to do what we do. Your generosity will help cover our many operating costs, which include website hosting and maintenance fees, service charges to keep things running smoothly, and marketing expenses to promote our authors, expand our content, improve our reach, and more. Our ongoing work supports our mission to lift the silence and stigma of Alzheimer's and other dementias. To sustain our efforts please visit https://alzauthors.com/donate/ . Thank you for listening.

In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, meet family caregiver and fellow podcaster Jennifer Fink. Jennifer is the daughter, granddaughter, and great-granddaughter of women who have suffered from Alzheimer's or other cognitive impairments. Jennifer is the host of the Fading Memories podcast - a supportive show for people caring for a loved one with memory loss. Through her own experiences and by interviewing many dementia experts and caregivers, Jennifer has accumulated much knowledge. Topics discussed in this show include different types of dementia, lying to our loved ones, decision fatigue, Peloton bikes, incontinence, senior living facilities, and life after caregiving ends. Show notes with product and resource links: http://bit.ly/HHCpodcast114 Receive the podcast in your email here: http://bit.ly/2G4qvBv Order a copy of Elizabeth's book Just for You: a Daily Self Care Journal: http://bit.ly/HHCjournal For podcast sponsorship opportunities contact Elizabeth: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/contact-us/ The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network.

Jennifer Fink is the daughter, granddaughter, and great granddaughter of three women who have succumbed to Alzheimer's or other cognitive impairments. Her quest to discover how not to become the fourth generation in her family with this condition, while also seeking ways to better connect with her mother, led her to her new passion, podcasting. She is the producer and host of Fading Memories, a podcast that listens, hears, and offers wisdom and hope from caregivers who have lived the experience. Jennifer discovered long ago that podcasts are an easily accessible way to learn new things. She could walk the dog or do housework while learning about a variety of topics. But when she searched for shows that might help her find answers to her many questions about Alzheimer's, she did not find what she was looking for, so she decided to create one herself. In its fourth season, Fading Memories focuses on conversations with people who offer resources and ideas for whatever stage of dementia your loved one is in. It's part helpful information and part true stories from caregivers like you and is for anyone caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia. In this episode, we discuss the importance of estate planning sooner rather than later, dealing with a difficult sibling in caregiving, and how cycling kept her sane.  You can also “read” the podcast on her blog, which is available on the FadingMemories.com website. Read Jen's AlzAuthors Post https://alzauthors.com/2021/08/12/jennifer-fink-sh…podcast-and-blog/  Start reading and listening to Fading Memories Podcast now! https://fadingmemoriespodcast.com/ Connect with Jennifer Fink Website and Podcast: https://fadingmemoriespodcast.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlzheimersPodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jennifer_Fink Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alzheimerspodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-fink-338957/ Each season our podcast brings you six of our authors sharing their dementia journeys. Please subscribe so you don't miss a word. If our authors' stories move you please leave a review. And don't forget to share our podcast with family and friends in need of knowledge, comfort and support on their own dementia journeys. AlzAuthors is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization totally reliant on donations to do what we do. Your generosity will help cover our many operating costs, which include website hosting and maintenance fees, service charges to keep things running smoothly, and marketing expenses to promote our authors, expand our content, improve our reach, and more. Our ongoing work supports our mission to lift the silence and stigma of Alzheimer's and other dementias. To sustain our efforts please visit https://alzauthors.com/donate/ . Thank you for listening.        

The Fading Memories podcast is a great resource for Alzheimer's and dementia caregivers.  Host Jennifer Fink provides information, inspiration, and even some giggles.  According to the Fading Memories podcast website, Jennifer interviews people who have some of the answers and families currently on this journey.  The website features links to the podcast, a blog, even recipes for people caring for loved ones with memory loss.  You can listen to the podcast at https://fadingmemoriespodcast.com/category/episodes/ or find it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.  If you're caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease or dementia, remember you're not alone.  The Fading Memories podcast is here to help. Connect with the Fading Memories resources by clicking here.  https://fadingmemoriespodcast.com/ Find Fading Memories on Facebook by clicking here. https://www.facebook.com/AlzheimersPodcast Connect with host Jennifer Fink here.   https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-fink-338957/ Receive The Heart of Hospice podcast in your email here: https://www.theheartofhospice.com/connection/ For podcast sponsorship opportunities contact us: host@theheartofhospice.com Find more episodes from The Heart of Hospice here: https://theheartofhospice.libsyn.com/ Connect with Helen Bauer: helen@theheartofhospice.com Connect with Jerry Fenter: jerry@theheartofhospice.com    

In Episode 44,  Don and I had a candid conversation with Jennifer Fink -   Founder and Host of Fading Memories Podcast - about a topic that doesn't  seem to get as much attention as it should. Personal hygiene and our loved ones. As Alzheimer's progresses, poor hygiene can become an issue: people living with dementia (PLWD) often refuse to bathe and even change their clothes.  It can even lead to medical problem such as urinary tract infections. Because Alzheimer's causes a slow decline of cognitive functions, a PLWD will begin to get confused about seemingly simple things, like how to wash their hair.  A PLWD may be overwhelmed and confused by all the products on the bathroom counter, perhaps mistaking a tube of lotion for toothpaste. Sometimes they don't recognize their loved ones or even themselves, so the images they see in the mirror may be confused as strangers!Sensory perception, especially vision, touch and smell, also changes. This can make a tub of water seem scary as depth perception changes.  The water spray from the shower can feel like sharp needles.  A smelly shirt may be more comforting than a freshly laundered – but unfamiliar – replacement. Room or water temperature may feel different to the PLWD than it does to us. Jennifer shares some of the best tips for overcoming the challenges associated with PLWD's and their personal hygiene.  Jennifer spent the first half of her adult life as a portrait photographer, retired from in early 2020. Listening to podcasts became a favorite way to learn new things while walking the dogsor doing household chores. After the death of her father in March 2017, dealing with and caring for her Mother became a much bigger part of her life. Looking to her favorite media in search of answers and not finding what she was looking for, Jennifer decided she would create a supportive podcast that caregivers of Alzheimer's patients need and deserve. Jennifer is the daughter, grand daughter & great grand daughter of women who suffered from Alzheimer's or other cognitive impairment. Looking for answers on how not to become the fourth generation with this problem  has led her on this interesting journey with her new passion, podcasting.Connect with Jennifer: FACEBOOK TWITTER INSTAGRAM LINKEDIN APPLE PODCAST SPOTIFYSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/preview/3feccac8decf451cbee818066461f7c1)

How do we determine which doctor appointment is most appropriate? None of us genuinely wants to go to the doctor. We go when we have to, hoping the medical professionals will help us feel better quickly. Some of us are good at scheduling regular wellness checkups, but even those appointments aren't ones we look forward to with pleasure. Doctor visits can be stressful for those caring for the chronically ill, especially if diagnosed with a degenerative cognitive disease. I could convince my Mom that we were going someplace fun, but it didn't take long for her to figure out that was a lie. Somehow I communicated "doctor visit," and she was never happy about that fact. As Covid took over the globe in March 2020, in-person appointments became severely limited. The result was a rapid acceptance of telehealth appointments. Sometimes we do get a silver lining from the rain clouds. How Do We Decide? I've personally had two such appointments, one mainly for timing and convenience, the other because that's all my doctor had available. I was thrilled with the first appointment; my problem was resolved, and my schedule was barely impacted. The second one was also not in-person, which slowed down my diagnosis and treatment. (For those who follow me closely on social media, you'll know that I contracted Shingles at the end of June 2021.) How do we determine which type of appointment is better? That's the conversation I have with Roz Jones. Roz is a virtual caregiver coach dedicated to taking a proactive approach to working with caregivers and their loved ones. This episode is Rozs' second appearance on Fading Memories. If you missed her first show, you can find it here. Be sure to check out Roz Jones Enterprises here and be sure to read the many articles on her blog.    NeuroReserve - Helping Our Brainspan Match our Lifespan NeuroReserve - Helping Our Brainspan Match our Lifespan   Be sure to check out our website for more resources, partners, recipes, and more.  www.fadingmemoriespodcast.com Join Fading Memories On Social Media! If you've enjoyed this episode, please share this podcast with other caregivers!  You'll find us on social media at the following links. Facebook    Instagram    Twitter Subscribe to our YouTube channel. There you can see me in "action" and watch the bonus videos I share. Want to learn from Jennifer in person (or virtually)? Wherever you'd like a training session, Jen is available. Contact her at fadingmemoriespodcast@gmail.com  

Caregiving is certainly not an easy job. Often, caregiving responsibilities are given to family members who are learning as they go—especially with the case of dementia. While caregiving for someone struggling with dementia is no easy task, Jennifer Fink understands and has created many resources to help. After experiencing the difficulties behind being a caregiver for her mother dealing with Alzheimer's, Jennifer struggled to find a podcast that catered toward her needs as an Alzheimer's Caregiver. Thus, the ambitious Jennifer decided to create her podcast, Fading Memories, to provide support, advice, and resources for those dealing with a similar situation. On Jennifer's website www.fadingmemoriespodcast.com, you have not only access to her wonderful podcasts, but also an array of other helpful resources—such as blog articles and recipes. And yes, they're all completely FREE! Jennifer's podcast and website offer many significant and valuable techniques, even if you are just a general caregiver. In this episode, Kirsten and Jennifer go over the challenging emotions and difficulties that Alzheimer's caregivers face. If you are a caregiver or have a loved one dealing with memory loss, this is an episode you don't want to miss. Together, Kirsten and Jennifer cover a variety of techniques, tools, and support available for those dealing with a loved one suffering from memory loss. Listen now to hear the episodes that listeners—and even Jennifer herself—found the most helpful in their care-taking journey. Big Three from Episode #073: As a caregiver, even having just ten minutes of your own free time can feel like gold. To properly care for someone else, make sure you are taking care of yourself first! If you are a caregiver for someone dealing with dementia and want to access a completely FREE resource for helpful caregiving techniques, support and advice SPECIFICALLY targeted toward Alzheimer's and dementia, you have to visit www.fadingmemoriespodcast.com! Alzheimer's and dementia can affect people very differently. While some people may have a slower decline in memory loss, it can be much steeper for others. If you have a loved one who has recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, you need to start planning now! You don't want to wait until things get too out of hand. Time-stamped Show Notes:  2:13 - Ever feel like you want to start over? Jennifer discusses why she chose to abandon her career as a portrait photographer and instead start her podcast, Fading Memory, to help support fellow Alzheimer's caregivers. 5:31 - If there's one thing we learned from Elaine Sanchez in our last episode about caregiving (link for this here if you haven't watched it yet), it's that the act of caregiving comes along with a whirlwind of emotions ranging from stress to guilt. Jennifer goes into those experiences here. 8:22 - Are you a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer's and tired of trying tools that just aren't working? Listen here as Jenn goes over the most effective techniques, she's discovered due to creating her podcast—and the ones that have backfired. 9:16 - It can feel incredibly sad and disappointing when your closest loved ones begin losing their memory of you. Jennifer explains what strategy she uses to overcome these emotions best. 13:56 - Listen here to hear what episodes have been the most surprisingly helpful for caregivers. 15:27 - If one of your loved ones has been recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's—or you suspect that they may have it—you need to hear Kirsten's advice on how to best plan ahead here. 17:29 - Do you ever have moments where you feel like you're just going to explode completely? Then, you HAVE to listen to Jennier share this AMAZING tool that will ultimately alleviate your anger, even when you feel like your whole day has been horrible. 21:43 - You're not going to want to miss this. For her 200th episode, Jennifer has a beautiful surprise in tune! Listen now to learn more details!23:16 - If you find the advice from Jennifer's podcast helpful so far, you're going to LOVE hearing about the other fantastic resources she has in store on her website, www.fadingmemoriespodcast.com. Did we mention that they're all completely FREE? 26:08 - Jenn addresses how she deals with the toxic positivity often seen in the caregiving community.  28:44 - If you love Jenn's advice on caregiving, listen here as she goes over how you can access her episodes on her website, www.fadingmemoriespodcast.com! 31:17 - If you are a caregiver, but not for someone specifically struggling with dementia, this is a list of Jenn's podcasts with general caregiving tips that you won't want to miss. Resources from this Episode: https://fadingmemoriespodcast.com/ https://twitter.com/jennifer_fink https://www.instagram.com/alzheimerspodcast/ linkedin.com/in/jennifer-fink-338957 [Ad] Do you need help navigating trust administration? The Absolute Trust Counsel team is here to help. Get started today with our Trust Administration Roadmapping session! We will review your trust and develop a plan to help you navigate the necessary processes the right way and with ease. 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Welcome to Feedback with EarBuds, the podcast recommendation podcast. Our newsletter brings you five podcast recommendations each week according to a theme, and curated by a different person. Our podcast is an audio version of the newsletter.Subscribe to the newsletter: eepurl.com/cIcBuHThis week's theme is Let's Talk About Alzheimer's. The curator is Jennifer Fink, host of the Fading Memories podcast.

In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, meet family caregiver and fellow podcaster Jennifer Fink. Jennifer is the daughter, granddaughter, and great-granddaughter of women who have suffered from Alzheimer's or other cognitive impairments. Jennifer is the host of the Fading Memories podcast - a supportive show for people caring for a loved one with memory loss. Through her own experiences and by interviewing many dementia experts and caregivers, Jennifer has accumulated much knowledge. Topics discussed in this show include different types of dementia, lying to our loved ones, decision fatigue, Peloton bikes, incontinence, senior living facilities, and life after caregiving ends. Show notes with product and resource links: http://bit.ly/HHCpodcast114 Receive the podcast in your email here: http://bit.ly/2G4qvBv Request the Self Care Plan download: http://bit.ly/SELFCAREPLAN Order a copy of Elizabeth's book Just for You: a Daily Self Care Journal: http://bit.ly/HHCjournal For podcast sponsorship opportunities contact Elizabeth: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/contact-us/ The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network.

Activities are an essential tool for caregivers. It all started because of a lack of activities. If it weren't for today's guest, there might never have been a Fading Memories podcast. I searched for ways to engage with my Mom and came up short every time. If I had had the list you're about to hear; it might have been a different story for both of us. Activities are an essential tool for caregivers. Our loved ones need the stimulation. Suitable, engaging activities will provide them with enjoyment, challenges, a way to pass the time constructively, helping keep them happy. If you find the right activity, you may discover a way to give them a sense of purpose. We all need to feel useful, or we can become very unpleasant. Some ideas from Lorretta are easy to implement immediately. Stick to bright colors, keep in mind the five senses, especially if they're in the later stages of their disease. Have as much variety on hand, and search your home first. Lorretta is adamant that there are lots of items around your house that will entertain them. It can be different every day, and you never know what will appeal to them. What works today may not work tomorrow, and what doesn't work today may work tomorrow. Just be creative and don't be judgmental about what they like. TRANSCRIPT Related Episodes Make Grandma Smile – Engagement & Activities Special Episode – What Do You Remember?   One of many of my caregiver stories is having to tell AT&T multiple times I didn't have Dad's PIN because he was dead. Don't get locked out of digital accounts ever again. Be sure to check out our website for more resources, partners, recipes, and more.  www.fadingmemoriespodcast.com Join Fading Memories On Social Media! If you've enjoyed this episode, please share this podcast with other caregivers!  You'll find us on social media at the following links. Facebook    Instagram    Twitter Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel. There you can see me in "action" and watch the bonus videos I share. Want to learn from Jennifer in person (or virtually)? Wherever you'd like a training session, Jen is available. Contact her at fadingmemoriespodcast@gmail.com  

After discussing this week's new releases (10:44), Doc is finally ready to talk about one of his all time favorite comic book characters, Usagi Yojimbo (30:35). In light of Isaiah Bradley's first appearance in the MCU, FryGuy is talking about his seven-issue origin story (49:30). PLUS: Spoilers for The Witcher: Fading Memories (SPOILERS) at the end of the show (1:05:45). Find the guys @TLDR_pod (IG/Twitter), @Fry_Guy1 (Twitter) and @BackCrackah (IG/Twitter) and with the rest of the #DORK shared GUniverse on Facebook. If you're looking to read any of the books Doc and FryGuy talked about, check out the shows Link Tree in TLDR's IG and Twitter bios — or go to https://nickfriar.com/podcasting/. We've got Amazon links to each book for you! (The TLDR Podcast is an Amazon Associate and may be eligible to earn from recommendations made above.) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

After discussing this week's new releases (10:44), Doc is finally ready to talk about one of his all time favorite comic book characters, Usagi Yojimbo (30:35). In light of Isaiah Bradley's first appearance in the MCU, FryGuy is talking about his seven-issue origin story (49:30). PLUS: Spoilers for The Witcher: Fading Memories (SPOILERS) at the end of the show (1:05:45). Find the guys @TLDR_pod (IG/Twitter), @Fry_Guy1 (Twitter) and @BackCrackah (IG/Twitter) and with the rest of the #DORK shared GUniverse on Facebook. If you're looking to read any of the books Doc and FryGuy talked about, check out the shows Link Tree in TLDR's IG and Twitter bios — or go to https://nickfriar.com/podcasting/. We've got Amazon links to each book for you! (The TLDR Podcast is an Amazon Associate and may be eligible to earn from recommendations made above.)

Episode 49 – A Discussion on Dementia with Jennifer Fink   Hello, and welcome back to All Home Care Matters. If this is your first time visiting us here at the show. Thank you for taking time out to be with us today. We appreciate how valuable everyone’s time is and that is why we try and make each episode here at All Home Care Matters something that will hopefully matter to you. We have a very special guest joining us today and her name is Jennifer Fink. Jennifer is the founder of the Fading Memories Podcast. Fading Memories is a podcast that helps families who have loved ones with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Jennifer spent the first half of her adult life as a portrait photographer, a business she still maintains. Listening to podcasts became a favorite way to learn new things while walking the dogs or doing household chores. After the death of her father in March 2017, dealing with and caring for her Mother became a much bigger part of her life. Looking to her favorite media in search of answers and not finding what she was looking for, Jennifer decided she would create a supportive podcast that caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients need and deserve.  Jennifer is the daughter, granddaughter & great granddaughter of women who suffered from Alzheimer’s or other cognitive impairment. Looking for answers on how not to become the fourth generation with this problem while also seeking ways to connect better with her Mom has led her on this interesting journey with her new passion, podcasting. If you or someone you know is trying to navigate caring for a loved one with memory loss you’re busy even if you’re not responsible for their full time care. There are so many daily questions and challenges and finding the answer isn’t as easy as it should be. Fading Memories is a podcast designed to answer those daily questions in an easy to use format. Their weekly podcast has conversations from folks who have some of the answers and personal stories from family members dealing with a loved one with memory loss. But the caring and the questions didn’t end there, in fact, more questions piled on and finding answers took more time than she or her sister had. This podcast is the result of the search for answers. If you are interested in learning more about Jennifer and the Fading Memories podcast you can visit fadingmemoriespodcast.com. We will be providing links to Jennifer and the Fading Memories podcast in our show notes. We want to thank you and Jennifer for joining us here at All Home Care Matters, All Home Care Matters is here for you and to help families as they navigate long-term care issues. Please visit us at allhomecarematters.com there is a private secure fillable form there where you can give us feedback, show ideas, or if you have questions. Every form is read and responded to. If you know someone is who could benefit from this episode, please share it with them. Remember, you can listen to the show on any of your favorite podcast streaming platforms and watch the show on our YouTube channel and make sure to hit that subscribe button, so you'll never miss an episode.   Sources for Fading Memories Podcast:   Fading Memories Website: www.fadingmemoriespodcast.com   Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fading-memories/id1372194620    Google:  https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5mYWRpbmdtZW1vcmllc3BvZGNhc3QuY29tL2ZlZWQvcG9kY2FzdC8   Spotify:   https://open.spotify.com/show/3deSSZyYhuvND3XQtbBE0W    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO3X7ufUPUrq5j1aNcW_ELg?view_as=subscriber   Fading Memories Podcast  http://www.fadingmemoriespodcast.com        

Episode 48 – Isolation and Seniors Hello, and welcome back to All Home Care Matters. If this is your first time visiting us here at the show we want to say thank you for taking time out to be with us today. We appreciate how valuable everyone’s time is and that is why we try and make each episode here at All Home Care Matters something that will hopefully matter to you. As COVID-19 rates continue to surge, many isolated seniors are facing a second epidemic: loneliness. Because so many seniors live alone, the elderly in the United States have been disproportionately impacted by loneliness for decades, but the pandemic has only made this problem worse. It hurts to think of our parents or grandparents as lonely – especially when we aren’t able to visit with them the way we used to. Still, this is something we must acknowledge. The hard truth is that the number of seniors in isolation continues to rise. And loneliness is not merely undesired. It can actually have devastating effects on health. That’s why it’s so important that we can identify signs of loneliness in our loved ones and get them the help they need. Loneliness, by the way, isn’t just a problem for seniors. Many family members who step into the role of caregiver will experience loneliness. Often, this major life change happens quickly and unexpectedly. The balance between personal life and caregiver life can be easily blurred, or you may not feel you have any balance at all. In this episode, we’ll go over ways to combat loneliness for seniors and caregivers alike. There is hope – even during a pandemic. But to find it, we need to be informed. Loneliness in seniors is getting worse. AARP recently reported that “millions of older adults across the country struggle with feelings of loneliness, isolation, and a lack of regular companionship.” These high numbers only seem to be growing. According to the Pew Research Center, more than 27% of adults over the age of 60 live by themselves. At the same time, an AARP survey by the University of Michigan found that 1 in 4 people complain of feeling isolated from time to time, while 1 in 3 say they “lack regular companionship.” For those who only socialized once a week or less, loneliness was reported in higher numbers. On the other hand, seniors who said that they are socially active several times a week, were far less likely to report feeling isolated. There are many reasons for seniors to feel especially lonely. As their independence dwindles, so do their options. If they have trouble moving, it can feel too difficult to get to social events, and it may even be impossible to leave the house. At the same time, a lack of mobility can damage a person’s dignity. It’s common for an older adult to isolate himself, simply because he doesn’t want friends or family to witness his new struggles. When a senior can no longer drive, isolation is probable. Driving goes hand in hand with freedom – and without access to a car, attending social events and leaving the house is far more difficult. If your loved one is no longer driving, make sure to offer her rides or find another solution to help her leave the house and keep her world more open. The elderly may also feel more alone if they have no family in the area and the health of their friends is declining. The sad reality is that seniors have to face the loss of friends and even spouses far more often. If visiting with friends is simply not an option, due to poor health, and family can only visit once a month – feelings of loneliness are pretty much inevitable. The pandemic has only made this harder. As seniors are urged to stay at home, they are facing limited interactions with friends or family – if they have any at all. The University of Michigan poll found that a staggering 56% of elderly people reported feeling isolated in June of 2020. In a December 2020 survey by A Place For Mom, “62% of adult children caring for their parents or elderly relatives say their loved one has suffered physically or mentally from isolation during the pandemic.” Clearly, the pandemic has paved the way for an epidemic of loneliness. There are certain demographics of seniors that are more likely to experience loneliness. The CDC explains that LGBT people, immigrants, minorities, and victims of elder abuse are especially vulnerable. For immigrants, language barriers, cultural differences, and family members who live internationally, all contribute to loneliness. For LGBT and minorities, discrimination can mean added challenges to finding care. Women are another demographic that face loneliness in higher numbers. Often, women live longer than their husbands and have a smaller income. The median income of women over the age of 65 is $18,380. For men, that number is closer to $32,000. This means that many women lack the necessary funding to hire caregivers or move into an assisted living facility.    Finally, caregivers, too, are a population that suffers from loneliness. Family caregivers, especially, struggle to get used to their new routine – and might spend less time with friends or family because they don’t want to leave their loved one. During the pandemic, they might not even have a choice. Tamara Lynn Meadows, the divisional director of clinical operations in Oklahoma at Stonegate Living, explained that many caregivers turn to respite care when they need a break. She said in an interview that, “we get calls all the time from families and even hospices or home health care agencies looking for a place of respite for the senior in their care. They’re either worn out or in need of a vacation.” So, why does loneliness matter so much? Well, loneliness can actually have devastating effects on health. Lonely seniors have a higher chance of experiencing high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, depression, cognitive disorders, and Alzheimer’s disease. AARP senior vice president Alison Bryant warned that “social isolation and loneliness are as bad for our health as obesity and smoking.” Steve Cole, PhD, is the director of the Social Genomics Core Laboratory at the University of California, Los Angeles. He explained to the National Institute of Aging the reason that isolation can impact physical health. “Loneliness acts as a fertilizer for other diseases. The biology of loneliness can accelerate the buildup of plaque in arteries, help cancer cells grow and spread, and promote inflammation in the brain leading to Alzheimer’s disease. Loneliness promotes several different types of wear and tear on the body.” At the same time, lonely people have a higher chance of having weakened immune cells that are not equipped to fight off viruses. Perhaps most disturbingly, seniors who are lonely are at a much higher risk of morality. Loneliness has other effects on physical health, too. People who are lonely are more likely to feel depressed – and therefore take up unhealthy habits like drinking, smoking, or stress eating. This can lead to obesity, lung diseases, and alcoholism. At the same time, those who experience regular socialization, tend to have a better bill of health. Not only are these folks not being biologically impacted by isolation, but they also have healthier habits – such as keeping up with a balanced diet and exercise. Clearly, loneliness is a great risk to our loved ones – for more reasons than one. So, we want to make sure that we can identify the triggers of loneliness and intervene, before it’s too late. If your loved one is living alone and rarely socializes, they are likely suffering from over-isolation. This is perhaps one of the easier triggers to identify, because we know if our loved one is living alone. It’s important to look for less obvious triggers as well, though. These might include the recent loss of a spouse or even a friend. Losing a loved one is devastating for anyone – but for seniors, it can feel like the world is colliding in. That’s because their friends and spouses might be the only people they have who can truly relate to what they are going through as they age. At the same time, if an older adult loses a spouse, they are likely going from a life spent with another person, to a living alone for the very first time. That’s a shocking feeling that some people never truly get used to. Grief can lead to depression – so if your loved one is going through a loss, make sure that you are able to visit with them or take other steps to combat their isolation. A decline in health might also lead a family member to feeling isolated – even if they live with other people. When a person struggles with memory, or is diagnosed with a new disease, they are likely to feel scared and alone. Just like grief, health issues mean a major life transition – and everything seems harder to do. If you believe your loved one might be experiencing a trigger to loneliness, don’t be afraid to speak with them directly about it. When you open up a space for them to talk safely about their feelings, you can come up with a solution together. And, by talking, you are reminding your loved one that they still have a person who loves them on their side. While combatting loneliness during a pandemic might feel impossible, there is hope. There are many ways that an adult child can help their parent to be socialized. You don’t want to wait to begin helping your parent get back out there. After all, the longer a person is lonely, the harder it might be to get them back on track again. If you can’t be with your parent on a regular basis, encourage him or her to take walks and get some fresh air. No, this might not lead directly to socialization, but exercise will help them to fight depression. Not to mention, even something as simple as waving hello to a neighbor can help fight loneliness. Outside on a walk, seniors have a good chance of running into community members and engaging in social-distant conversation. Even the simplest connections can work wonders. Never be afraid to reach out. Under normal circumstances, planning visits as often as possible is a great way to help your parent or grandparent get socialization. Bringing their grandchildren along can especially brighten the mood. Try to have some fun activities planned for the visit – like taking a nature walk, painting, or having a movie night. Even if you aren’t sure how to spend the time, though, just being together is enough. You can visit with your loved ones even during the pandemic – but you must quarantine for a minimum of ten days before you do so. Of course, quarantining isn’t always possible. If you’re an essential worker who has to leave the house, or you’re a parent with young kids to tend to, visiting your loved one simply might not be an option. In this case, be sure to take advantage of technology. Elderly people need more than one day a week of socialization, so Facetime as often as possible. Play board games over Zoom. Have movie watch nights on Netflix. Of course, technology can’t compare to the real thing – but it can still make strides in helping your loved one’s empty house feel a little bit fuller. If you have children, you can arrange Zoom bedtime stories with their grandparents – in which your child reads to your grandparent, or your grandparent reads to your child. Don’t be afraid to get creative – and don’t assume that a lack of physical visitations means no visitations at all. We want to thank you for joining us here at All Home Care Matters, All Home Care Matters is here for you and to help families as they navigate long-term care issues. Please visit us at allhomecarematters.com there is a private secure fillable form there where you can give us feedback, show ideas, or if you have questions. Every form is read and responded to. If you know someone who could benefit from this episode, please share it with them. Remember, you can listen to the show on any of your favorite podcast streaming platforms and watch the show on our YouTube channel and make sure to hit that subscribe button, so you'll never miss an episode. Please Join us next time on All Home Care Matters as we welcome a very special guest, Jennifer Fink of the dementia and Alzheimer’s podcast show Fading Memories, you won’t want to miss it!   Sources: https://homecareassistance.com/blog/the-impact-loneliness-and-isolation-has-on-senior-brains   https://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/info-2019/study-isolation-health-risks.html   https://www.aplaceformom.com/caregiver-resources/articles/senior-isolation-facts   https://www.nia.nih.gov/news/social-isolation-loneliness-older-people-pose-health-risks   https://www.seniorlifestyle.com/resources/blog/what-is-senior-isolation/   https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpub/article/PIIS2468-2667(20)30061-X/fulltext   https://stonegatesl.com/one-is-the-loneliest-number-combating-senior-isolation/   https://www.agingcare.com/articles/loneliness-in-the-elderly-151549.htm   https://www.commonwisecare.com/how-elder-care-can-help-combat-loneliness/    

Oh, the noise, noise, noise, noise! If your environment is noisy, we have some tips today on how to set up your recording space. Todd and Mike talk about Rode's new Vlogger Kits, People Magazine's new daily podcast, who the largest advertiser in podcasting was last month and more. Thank you to Jennifer for sitting down with Todd to talk about her show Fading Memories. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Recorded live from two well-separated and socially distanced podcast studios in northern and southern Michigan; here’s Podcast Insider. News: Rode is selling $149 “Vlogger Kits.” All-in-one filmmaking kits for your mobile phone. People Magazine is launching a daily podcast. Volvo was the biggest advertiser in podcasting for October. Podcast Movement “home for the holidays” meetup is Dec. 9 - (virtual) Best Practice: Improving your recording environment Try to set up “your space” for recording. Pick a quiet place (duh!). Turn off/down any fan noise you can (computers, A/C units, fans, SUMP PUMPS!). Try to put the computer on the backside of the microphone’s pattern. Soundproof the area (carpet, curtains, foam tiles, audio blankets or panels). Record in a closet (lots of clothes hanging around mute the echoes). Let your significant others know when you are recording and ask them to be quiet or be somewhere else for that time. Blubrry News: Be sure to take a look at our Instagram on Friday!  You could win something cool.   https://www.instagram.com/blubrry_podcasting/ We are off Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving. We'll monitor support emails over the weekend. We are looking for Blubrry Podcasters of the Month. Contact MacKenzie if you are interested in being in the running to be selected in 2021 (and you can be on THIS show). Interview:  Fading Memories with Jennifer Fink Question(s) of the Week:   Question:  When I create an episode within Blubrry, I format the show notes with links and formatting. When the episode shows up in the Apple Podcasts app, it displays an unformatted version followed by a formatted version. Anyone know what's happening or how to fix it? Answer: There are three tags that various apps use for “show notes.”    and Apple uses content encoded for formatted show notes. They use Description for the short preview that is seen if subscribed when looking at an episode. The iTunes Summary is used if neither of the other tags are in the RSS feed.  (Not really used in most cases.) In Blubrry Publisher: Put the formatted show notes in the “Content” box.  Click on “Advanced Apple Settings" at the bottom of the episode editor and put the short description in the “RSS Description” box. PowerPress: In the Reading menu of WordPress Settings (just plain settings in the sidebar), where it says "For each post in a feed, include" select "Full Text," save changes. If you are using Classic Editor, in the post editor, click "Screen Options" and check the box for Summary. If you are using the Block editor, click the little three-dot icon in the upper right, select Settings, and make sure the Summary box is checked. Then, when you do a post, type out your formatted show notes in the big text box, the main content area of the post. Put a summary (a few lines describing the episode) in the summary box. NEW! If you have a question or feedback, click on the “Leave a Voicemail” tab on PodcastInsider.com.  Record your question and we may answer it on the show. _____________ Promo code INSIDER for a free month at Blubrry.com Coming at you this week from Blubrry Studios in northern and southern Michigan. Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team. Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email todd@blubrry.com Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only). Email mike@blubrry.com

Oh, the noise, noise, noise, noise! If your environment is noisy, we have some tips today on how to set up your recording space. Todd and Mike talk about Rode's new Vlogger Kits, People Magazine's new daily podcast, who the largest advertiser in podcasting was last month and more. Thank you to Jennifer for sitting down with Todd to talk about her show Fading Memories. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Recorded live from two well-separated and socially distanced podcast studios in northern and southern Michigan; here’s Podcast Insider. News: Rode is selling $149 “Vlogger Kits.” All-in-one filmmaking kits for your mobile phone. People Magazine is launching a daily podcast. Volvo was the biggest advertiser in podcasting for October. Podcast Movement “home for the holidays” meetup is Dec. 9 - (virtual) Best Practice: Improving your recording environment Try to set up “your space” for recording. Pick a quiet place (duh!). Turn off/down any fan noise you can (computers, A/C units, fans, SUMP PUMPS!). Try to put the computer on the backside of the microphone’s pattern. Soundproof the area (carpet, curtains, foam tiles, audio blankets or panels). Record in a closet (lots of clothes hanging around mute the echoes). Let your significant others know when you are recording and ask them to be quiet or be somewhere else for that time.   Blubrry News: Be sure to take a look at our Instagram on Friday!  You could win something cool.   https://www.instagram.com/blubrry_podcasting/ We are off Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving. We'll monitor support emails over the weekend. We are looking for Blubrry Podcasters of the Month. Contact MacKenzie if you are interested in being in the running to be selected in 2021 (and you can be on THIS show).   Interview:  Fading Memories with Jennifer Fink   Question(s) of the Week:   Question:  When I create an episode within Blubrry, I format the show notes with links and formatting. When the episode shows up in the Apple Podcasts app, it displays an unformatted version followed by a formatted version. Anyone know what's happening or how to fix it? Answer: There are three tags that various apps use for “show notes.”    and Apple uses content encoded for formatted show notes. They use Description for the short preview that is seen if subscribed when looking at an episode. The iTunes Summary is used if neither of the other tags are in the RSS feed.  (Not really used in most cases.) In Blubrry Publisher: Put the formatted show notes in the “Content” box.  Click on “Advanced Apple Settings" at the bottom of the episode editor and put the short description in the “RSS Description” box. PowerPress: In the Reading menu of WordPress Settings (just plain settings in the sidebar), where it says "For each post in a feed, include" select "Full Text," save changes. If you are using Classic Editor, in the post editor, click "Screen Options" and check the box for Summary. If you are using the Block editor, click the little three-dot icon in the upper right, select Settings, and make sure the Summary box is checked. Then, when you do a post, type out your formatted show notes in the big text box, the main content area of the post. Put a summary (a few lines describing the episode) in the summary box. NEW! If you have a question or feedback, click on the “Leave a Voicemail” tab on PodcastInsider.com.  Record your question and we may answer it on the show. _____________ Promo code INSIDER for a free month at Blubrry.com Coming at you this week from Blubrry Studios in northern and southern Michigan. Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team. Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email todd@blubrry.com Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only). Email mike@blubrry.

Oh, the noise, noise, noise, noise! If your environment is noisy, we have some tips today on how to set up your recording space. Todd and Mike talk about Rode's new Vlogger Kits, People Magazine's new daily podcast, who the largest advertiser in podcasting was last month and more. Thank you to Jennifer for sitting down with Todd to talk about her show Fading Memories. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Recorded live from two well-separated and socially distanced podcast studios in northern and southern Michigan; here’s Podcast Insider. News: Rode is selling $149 “Vlogger Kits.” All-in-one filmmaking kits for your mobile phone. People Magazine is launching a daily podcast. Volvo was the biggest advertiser in podcasting for October. Podcast Movement “home for the holidays” meetup is Dec. 9 - (virtual) Best Practice: Improving your recording environment Try to set up “your space” for recording. Pick a quiet place (duh!). Turn off/down any fan noise you can (computers, A/C units, fans, SUMP PUMPS!). Try to put the computer on the backside of the microphone’s pattern. Soundproof the area (carpet, curtains, foam tiles, audio blankets or panels). Record in a closet (lots of clothes hanging around mute the echoes). Let your significant others know when you are recording and ask them to be quiet or be somewhere else for that time. Blubrry News: Be sure to take a look at our Instagram on Friday!  You could win something cool.   https://www.instagram.com/blubrry_podcasting/ We are off Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving. We'll monitor support emails over the weekend. We are looking for Blubrry Podcasters of the Month. Contact MacKenzie if you are interested in being in the running to be selected in 2021 (and you can be on THIS show). Interview:  Fading Memories with Jennifer Fink Question(s) of the Week:   Question:  When I create an episode within Blubrry, I format the show notes with links and formatting. When the episode shows up in the Apple Podcasts app, it displays an unformatted version followed by a formatted version. Anyone know what's happening or how to fix it? Answer: There are three tags that various apps use for “show notes.”    and Apple uses content encoded for formatted show notes. They use Description for the short preview that is seen if subscribed when looking at an episode. The iTunes Summary is used if neither of the other tags are in the RSS feed.  (Not really used in most cases.) In Blubrry Publisher: Put the formatted show notes in the “Content” box.  Click on “Advanced Apple Settings" at the bottom of the episode editor and put the short description in the “RSS Description” box. PowerPress: In the Reading menu of WordPress Settings (just plain settings in the sidebar), where it says "For each post in a feed, include" select "Full Text," save changes. If you are using Classic Editor, in the post editor, click "Screen Options" and check the box for Summary. If you are using the Block editor, click the little three-dot icon in the upper right, select Settings, and make sure the Summary box is checked. Then, when you do a post, type out your formatted show notes in the big text box, the main content area of the post. Put a summary (a few lines describing the episode) in the summary box. NEW! If you have a question or feedback, click on the “Leave a Voicemail” tab on PodcastInsider.com.  Record your question and we may answer it on the show. _____________ Promo code INSIDER for a free month at Blubrry.com Coming at you this week from Blubrry Studios in northern and southern Michigan. Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team. Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email todd@blubrry.com Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only). Email mike@blubrry.com

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Looking for ways to have better visits with my Mom is the genesis of the Fading Memories podcast. After two and a half years, I've learned a lot more about engagement. By learning how to give seniors a purpose and find things they enjoy, we go a long way into having meaningful visits. By bringing an entertainment and participation component, Make Grandma Smile is looking to standardized senior engagement and activities.

Looking for a better way to connect & care for her Mom who had Alzheimer's, Jennifer saw a need & filled it. Family caregivers need easy ways to get help, information and connections. Fading Memories podcast is that solution. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/original-salescast/message

On this episode, I chat with Jennifer Fink of Fading Memories, an Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support show, where we talk about dealing with Alzheimer’s during COVID-19 and how to navigate these times. She reminds people its important to build a team you can rely on, find a way to get a break and importance of keeping as much routine as possible for your loved ones. She also recommends a crisis plan be created while also finding support online. 00:23 – Introduction 02:14 – Fink highlights in her support group some of the struggles they are seeing with their loved ones. 04:14 – we get into how important taking a break and getting a break is right now. 06:20 – What are some of the best solutions with needing a break and caring for people. No longer have built in breaks with caregivers available. Importance of decompressing 08:37 – Fink provides tips on how to build a team to help. 11:45 – What is going on with Assisting Living Communities. 15:56 – How challenging is quarantine for seniors because of the impact on routine? 20:43 – We dig a little deeper into importance of routine. 29:31 – Importance of online communities 34:20 – Importance of a crisis plan 42:45 – Is there a lot of second guessing going on? 45:56 – Fink plugs her show and how people can find it.

My last goodbye to Mom was on 3-31-2020   They say Alzheimer’s is a series of goodbyes. And It’s true.  I have said goodbye to so many things I had with Mom. What has been a surprise is that the very last goodbye has been harder than I ever expected. I said goodbye to Mom knowing who I was on my 51st birthday. Then I said goodbye to understanding her conversations late last year. Finally, I said goodbye to walking in the regional park, watching kids at the swimming pool, or even going out to eat. What I didn’t expect, and surprisingly wasn’t ready for was to say goodbye on March 31st, 2020. Mom lived in the memory care residence for 3 years and 2 weeks. Both my sister and I thought she’d be there a lot longer. A whole lot longer. Many people have asked me if she died from the Covid-19 virus. The answer to that is no. She died from Alzheimer’s disease. I have her death certificate and her official cause of death is not eating or drinking for 2 days caused by Alzheimer’s. In this episode, you'll hear from Laura (oldest grandkid), her Fading Memories son-in-law, and a really, long time friend. I hope you enjoy this special tribute. Another episode about Mom Join Fading Memories On Social Media! By all means, share this podcast with other caregivers!  You can find us on social media at the following links.  Facebook    Instagram    Twitter Also, make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel. There you can see me in "action" and watch the bonus videos I share.

Hot take: the X-Men are a bit popular and were back in the 1990s and early 2000s as well. Shocking, I know. So it’s not a surprise when an X-Men related game comes out at all.Listen in as Anthony Sytko from Capes on the Couch joins the show to take a look at X-Men Mutant Wars for the Game Boy Color.Learn such things as: Which character was the obvious favorite when making it? Where did they pull these bosses from? Why did they worry about timing this with a home video release of a movie? And so much more! If you want to be a guest on the show please check out the Be a A Guest on the Show page and let me know what you’re interested in.If you want to help support the show check out the Play Comics Patreon page or head over to the Support page if you want to go another route. You can also check out the Play Comics Merch Store. Use the coupon code “ireadshownotes” for 15% off your order.Play Comics is part of the Gonna Geek Network, which is a wonderful collection of geeky podcasts. Be sure to check out the other shows on Gonna Geek if you need more of a nerd fix.You can find Play Comics @playcomicscast on Twitter and in the Play Comics Podcast Fan Group on Facebook.You can find Anthony on Twitter @CapesOnTheCouch, his personal account @AnthonySytko, and of course the Capes on the Couch website.A big thanks to Fading Memories, as well as Round & Round for the promos today.Music by Best Day, who may or may not be afraid of mirrors.

Today on Bad In The Boondocks I talk about the unsolved murders of Kerry Graham and Francine Trimble. Thanks for listening please make sure you rate and review. Also make sure you go to Instagram and Facebook and follow there. Thanks!!! Huge thanks to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. Explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetizing your podcast by signing up here:  https://podcorn.com/podcasters/ (https://podcorn.com/podcasters/) Support this podcast

Summary of Brenda’s January 17, 2020, channeled Creation Energies show at BlogTalkRadio.com/brenda-hoffman:  In 3D, you built your beliefs on past karma and shoulds. Just as you've outgrown your need to believe in Santa Claus or the tooth fairy, you’ve no need to believe in 3D truths. You’re creating a personal world of joy despite old 3D fears that a happy life isn’t possible. The next few days, perhaps months will display fear beliefs that no longer apply. Accept Your Genie is the title of last week’s Brenda’s Blog – her weekly channeled blog for LifeTapestryCreations.com. The overview of Brenda's January 24, 2020, Creation Energies channel:  Before the December/January energies, you were of the earth with Universal segment additions. Now you're a Universal being with minimal earth attachments. So both negative and positive earth memories are fading. You've created a Universal superwoman/man entity because your personal earth structure crumbled just as is true for all earth structures. The difference is you've rebuilt yourself the past few days. Other structures will do so soon. Brenda’s Creation Energies show and Brenda’s Blog contain different channeled information.

Ask Win is a podcast where you are a VIP. Win wants to focus and teach people more and Cerebral Palsy. You’re welcome to ask questions about anything that you want. CP questions but mainly life questions on how to deal with CP or not. Win can ask you base questions if you want. Please let us know or there will be no base questions. If you have any questions for Win please email her at askingwkelly@gmail.com. Ask Win Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/ask-win-22507. Please donate to Ask Win by going to https://www.paypal.me/WCharles. Patron Checkout: https://www.patreon.com/join/Askwin?. Simplecast's Brand Ambassador Program: http://refer.smplc.st/rtTvG. Check out Win's books at https://www.amazon.com/Win-Kelly-Charles/e/B009VNJEKE/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1538951782&sr=1-2-ent. To buy Win’s new book, Smile with Dictation, go to https://books2read.com/Win. I, Win: http://books2read.com/Iwin. I, Win audiobook in iBooks: https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/i-win-hope-and-life/id1476934916. I, Win audiobook in Google Pay: https://play.google.com/store/books/category/audiobooks?hl=en. I, Win audiobook in kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/audiobook/i-win-5. I, Win audiobook in Nook: https://www.nookaudiobooks.com/audiobook/1005661/i-win. I, Win audiobook in Scibd: https://www.scribd.com/book/275801773/I-Win. I, Win audiobook in Beek: https://www.beek.io/libros/i-win. Check out Danielle's books at https://www.amazon.com/Danielle-Coulter/e/B00OFIOY3C/ref=as_li_ss_tl?qid=1483655853&sr=8-2&linkCode=sl2&tag=paradimarket-20&linkId=8490a064c62cededb762ed5b949ed144. Check out Win’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGN0mfJdlpKG8IdJTBjKTow. Please read Outsource Your Book to a Wall Street Journal Bestselling Press: https://leaderspress.com. Born with Cerebral Palsy author of I,Win | podcaster| by win charles: https://www.podchaser.com/creators/win-charles-107a4S3520. 5 Secrets for a Successful Podcast: https://youtu.be/eUTXwrx2ZIc.   On Ask Win today (Friday, December 6, 2019), Best-Selling Author, Win C welcomes Jennifer Fink. Jennifer is a caregiver for her Mom who has advanced Alzheimer's. After searching for advice she got the idea to search for a podcast that addressed her questions. Shockingly, there were almost none so she decided to start her own. She knew she couldn't be the only family caregiver searching for advice and inspiration. Fading Memories podcast was born on May 1st 2018. There's a new episode every Tuesday and an exciting YouTube channel with bonus content you won't get anywhere else. To learn more about Jennifer visit www.fadingmemoriespodcast.com.

One of the biggest caregiver challenges is managing difficult behaviors. People living with memory loss don't realize they're being unreasonable. Difficult behavior is an unfortunate by-product of their disease. Navigating our loved one's behaviors and our own emotions is crucial to caregiving success. However, no one has a clear path to making that happen. This episode of Fading Memories dives into a few behaviors and how we might handle them.

Have you ever worried about forgetting a passed loved one, or not known how to deal with the memories of someone who hurt you? This All Saints Day, we talk about death, memory, and nourishment.

"You're too good looking to have Alzheimer's" does not protect you from early-onset Alzheimer's. "You're too good looking to have Alzheimer's."  Imagine hearing this from your doctor. The disbelief that someone could actually look vibrant, strong and healthy yet have Alzheimer's makes diagnosis more difficult. Early-onset Alzheimer's is an uncommon form of dementia that strikes people younger than age 65. Of all the people who have Alzheimer'sdisease, about 5 percent develop symptoms before age 65. If 4 million Americans have Alzheimer's, at least 200,000 people have the early-onset form of the disease. Imagine being in the prime of your life, close to the top of your career when suddenly you're having issues at work. Your boss is upset that you didn't follow through on the action items that were assigned to you. You're certain that this assignment was never discussed. Now imagine being tested for depression, hormone imbalances all kinds of issues and not getting the answers you need. What is wrong? Is it you, the world, are you going crazy? That's the world that some people with early-onset Alzheimer's experience. It's commonly assumed that it's the elderly who end up with Alzheimer's. While that is normally the case, there are many people living with the disease who may still have children at home. Due to the rarity of early-onset, we are less aware of this version of the disease. Inherited Alzheimer's The movie "Still Alice" (released in 2014) portrays Alice Howland, a 50-year-old professor of linguistics. Alice discovers that she has a rare form of Alzheimer’s disease. She has to think about what her future will be like with diminished cognitive capacities, and must face difficult conversations with her children, who might have inherited the disease. In the movie, Alice has Familial Alzheimer's disease (FAD).  This a rare form of Alzheimer's that is entirely passed down through genetics. FAD accounts for 2-3% of all cases of Alzheimer's and usually has a much earlier onset than other types of Alzheimer's, with symptoms developing in people in their 30s or 40s Alzheimer's disease isn't fully understood. Scientists believe that for most people, the disease has genetic, lifestyle, and environmental factors. There may be a hereditary component to Alzheimer's. People whose parents or siblings have the disease are at a slightly higher risk of developing the condition. Regular listeners know, my Mom and Great grandmother had dementia or Alzheimer's. It's possible that my maternal grandmother had Alzheimer's as well. That puts me in a higher risk category. I cannot change my genetics so I focus on making the best lifestyle choices I can. Doing What We Can to Avoid Inherited Alzheimer's Lifestyle choices, all the things we know we should do but somehow manage to avoid doing. I exercise regularly, eat as cleanly as possible and I make getting the best sleep I can. Other lifestyle improvements include stress management. Some examples of stress-management techniques include: Meditation Guided Imagery and Visualization Hypnosis Deep Breathing Massage Prayer Trust me — it is not necessary to lock yourself into any of one of these stress relaxation techniques. Rather, it’s best to feel free to explore any or all of them to see which technique works best for you. Simply start with any of these techniques for a few minutes a day and you’ll quickly begin to experience better brain function. Then, find the techniques you tend to enjoy the very most and you’ll begin experiencing a whole new and improved — and less stressed — you! With this in mind, my main sources of stress management are exercise, playing with my dogs and focusing on the beauty around me. As a result of producing this podcast, I am able to talk to many people who also help me with my caregiving journey. Fading Memories is a place where you can get stress relief. Each guest offers a lot of inspiration and practica...

Understanding how Lewy-Body is different than Alzheimer's. Lewy-Body dementia is very different than Alzheimer's. While physical changes are similar, cognitive changes can be vastly different. Equally challenging, Lewy-Body dementia can present with a range of symptoms. These include problems with thinking, memory, moving, sleep and/or changes in behavior. To better understand the unique challenges of LBD I spoke to Nance Tobar. Nance is caring for her father who has LBD. A misdiagnosis caused severe changes in his cognitive abilities due to the unique pathology of Lewy-Body. Nance's dad, Joe, fell and became hospitalized. As a result, his medications were changed. Notably, they took him off of one medication that was stabilizing his memory. Consequently, the family lost 2-3 good years with their Dad. Early and accurate diagnosis is important because LBD patients may react to certain medications differently than other memory patients. A variety of drugs can worsen LBD symptoms. Joe was prescribed an anti-psychotic. Thankfully, Nance was warned of the danger before she gave him any. Anti-psychotics can be fatal to a person with LBD. About Lewy-Body Notably, LBD is the second most common form of dementia.  Generally, LBD can have three common presentations; movement issues, cognitive impairment or neuropsychiatric symptoms, which can include hallucinations. Joe had hallucinations. Regardless of the initial symptom, over time all three presentations will develop very similar cognitive, physical, sleep and behavioral features. The most common symptoms of LBD include: Impaired thinking, such as loss of executive function (planning, processing information), memory, or the ability to understand visual information. Fluctuations in attention or alertness; Problems with movement such as stiffness, slowness, and difficulty walking Visual hallucinations Sleep disorders, like acting out one’s dreams while asleep Depression, apathy, anxiety, agitation, delusions or paranoia Changes in body functions, such as blood pressure control, temperature regulation, and bladder and bowel function.   To emphasize the lack of understandings of differences between LBD and Alzheimer's I talked to Nance. Her story illustrates the struggles that can happen as a result of not having a proper diagnosis. Nance and I are in the same caregiver support group. During the time just after her Dads, hospitalization was a rough time for her. The changes due to the medication trials make her feel very guilty. Caregiver guilt is common but Nance has nothing to feel guilty about. She's caring for her father the best way she can. Sharing their stories is her way of helping other families. Even if you are not caring for someone with Lewy-Body you'll find this conversation insightful. Understanding all we can about senior health issues makes us all more compassionate. Realizing what challenges people are facing also makes it easier to provide help. Podcast Housekeeping Notes Some quick podcast housekeeping! Make sure to check out our new YouTube channel. We're still creating it but take a look anyway. In addition to weekly video podcast episodes, there will be unique content specifically for YouTube. Also, if you're not following us on social media, please do! We're on Facebook under Fading Memories podcast. Our Instagram account is Alzheimer's podcast. Twitter is here. We post lots of interesting and fun content on all the channels. Can't wait to see you there! Want to suggest an episode topic? Go to our website and click on the voice memo icon. We wouldn't mind it if you used this to send us some praise too! Don't forget to rate & review us on Apple Podcasts. Reviews are how new listeners find us. Don't keep us a secret! We're here to help as many caregivers as we can. Until next week, hang in there! Learn More About LB Other Insights on Dementia Where Else To Find Fading Memories

We're celebrating an anniversary! On May 1, 2018 Fading Memories was launched with the goal of supporting Alzheimer's caregivers with great guests, information and inspiration.

On this episode, I speak with Jennifer Fink who launched a podcast called Fading Memories, an Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support show. We get into how and why she started it, including being on this journey for 20-years with her mom. We get into community groups available for support, the Alzheimer’s Association, Dementia Dogs, GPS tracking for Alzheimer patients, why someone should set up a Trust/Will with someone with Alzheimer’s as soon as possible. Does diet and exercise help Alzheimer’s patients maintain memory.

The Story of the I'm Up App I'm Up App - Offering Independence, Security & Peace of Mind. Invite code 006.   Independence, security and peace of mind have never been easier to achieve for someone living alone. Using the simple check in app on your phone, your loved ones are notified that you're up and you're doing just fine. This episode of Fading Memories tells the story behind the creation of the app. In 2012, David’s wife, Paula moved out of their home to a memory care facility. His children lived in different parts of the country and he had never felt more alone in his life. After a long nine year battle with Alzheimer’s, Paula passed in 2016. This was when the seed for the idea behind I’m Up was planted. Having worked in the life insurance business for most of his lifetime, David was aware of the various pitfalls of aging. But Paula’s passing was what truly got him thinking about the various aspects of living alone as you age. His Border Collies were his closest companions and couldn’t help but wonder who would care for them should he not wake up one day. Worse still, what if it was days or weeks before his kids found out? There had to be a simpler way. Tune in to hear the full story. The conversation was great, when the internet connection worked right! See I'm Up in action! More Options Tech for Seniors

There are few things harder than losing a loved one... especially when you lose their personality and memories before you lose their physical presence.Jennifer (Fading Memories) talks through her personal process here -- then go to her show to hear some more general stories and strategies.Disclaimer: Alex and Ben, MAULPromos: Pod-ful of Sunshine and Great Lakes True CrimeFacebook group: bit.ly/iwbasylum Sponsors: Sudio Sweden (code IWB for 15% off) and Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off) Merch: bit.ly/iwbpodcastmerch Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IWBpodcast

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Jennifer Fink has a family history of Alzheimer's disease. After her father died she & her sister became responsible for their Mother who has advanced Alzheimer's Looking for support, answers and more Jennifer did deep internet research dives but came up short. Realizing that as one of the more than 16 million unpaid family caregivers she couldn't be the only one searching for help so she decided to create her own podcast. While still new, Fading Memories has already helped many people including Jennifer. Being part of the podcasting and caregiving community has given her more than she expected when she conceived of the plan to start a supportive podcast. Website: http://www.fadingmemoriespodcast.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jennifer_Fink Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fading-Memories-Podcast-1983477658647638/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alzheimerspodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-fink-338957/  

Guest Jennifer Fink Jennifer spent the first half of her adult life as a portrait photographer, a business she still maintains. Listening to podcasts became a favorite way to learn new things while walking the dog or doing household chores. After the death of her father in March 2017, dealing with and caring for her Mother became a much bigger part of her life. Looking at her favorite media in search of answers and not finding what she was looking for, Jennifer decided she would create a supportive podcast that caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients need and deserve. Jennifer is the daughter, granddaughter & great-granddaughter of women who suffered from Alzheimer’s or other cognitive impairment. Looking for answers on how not to become the fourth generation with this problem while also seeking ways to connect better with her Mom has led her on this interesting journey with her new passion, podcasting. Caregiver Support | Caregiver Help | Memory Loss (http://www.fadingmemoriespodcast.com/about/) Welcome back to Causepods everybody! Today’s episode is with Jennifer Fink, host of The Fading Memories Podcast. As a newcomer to the podcasting and audio realm, Jennifer and her show, which deals with Alzheimer’s, have quickly shown that they are a force to be reckoned with! Like many of our previous guests, Jen’s desire to create the show grew out of her own need. Having a mother who lives with Alzheimer’s led our guest to seek some more information and reassurance from podcasts and when she struggled to find what she needed she decided to scratch her own itch. During our conversation we talk through the experiences leading up to the creation of Fading Memories, feedback Jennifer has received and the act of aiding others as a means to deal with our own difficulties. Jen is very generous with her own story, bringing us into her world and the struggles of having a loved one with almost no short term memory. We also get into the some of the lessons she has learned, her belief in podcasting and the important ideas of community and collaboration. For a great chat, listen in! Key Topics: • The impetus for Jennifer to start her podcast. (03:33) • The positive response that the podcast has elicited. (06:36) • Dealing with personal difficulty by helping others. (08:14) • Reaching out and connecting with an audience. (09:32) • Some of the support structures Jennifer has found in her research. (11:47) • Collaboration and partnership with similarly focussed groups. (14:19) • A few of the lessons Jennifer has learned producing a podcast. (17:20) • Attracting listeners and the right audience to the podcast. (20:55) • Building a community and offering support for a cause. (23:45) • Cross discipline networking of podcasters with similar goals. (24:31) • How to get involved with Causepods! (27:47) And much more! Support Alzheimer’s Association (https://www.gofundme.com/causepods-for-alzheimers-association) See the show notes and a transcript at http://www.causepods.org/podcast/jennifer-fink (http://www.causepods.org/podcast/jennifer-fink) Thanks for Listening! Be sure to subscribe on mathew@causepods.org (mailto:mathew@causepods.org) . Stay up-to-date on Causepods by followng Mathew Passy on social media at Twitter (https://twitter.com/mathewpassy) ! For help, resources, and community support, please join the Causecasters’ Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2073354376260768/) if you are already producing podcasts for a cause or are thinking about launching one. And if you would like to be a guest on Causepods, please fill out this form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxrbr_ixkZQHAOFldoDrSQzcLGi4EB3SFNW3t76_nG0VKlmw/viewform) .

Is there a link between obesity & Alzheimer's? Seems that may be the case. Is there a connection between obesity and Alzheimer's?  There's been a lot of research lately on lifestyle choices and our risk of Alzheimer's. Seems like there may be a link. Another of my episodes was on the benefits of exercise for reducing the risk for Alzheimer's. However, the volume of research on the topic made it easy to say yes when a past guest reached out. Matt Peale is the Sales Director & Founder at The Movement Academy. Helping youth and seniors by improving their athletic and cognitive performance is their main goal. Focusing on reducing obesity and the associated risks it carries is also a core part of their program. In addition to the known risk factors of heart disease, cancer, and stroke, obesity is now a risk factor for Alzheimer’s.  Obesity has been associated with altered brain structure and function in metabolically and neurologically healthy adults and children. (Stoeckel, 2016). Most noteworthy is the volume of research detailing the harmful effects obesity has on the brain. Sharing this information is critical to a longer and healthier life for everyone. Emphasizing moderation and lifestyle changes over extreme diets and high intensity workout programs are the keys to long term success. It's Not Hard To Get Started! Certainly we all have 10 minutes a day that we can add in some purposeful movement. Adding in movement may also help alleviate some of the negative behavioral aspects of dementia's. Wandering, night waking, and restlessness may be minimized when physical activity is part of our daily lives. Movement Academy’s Active Aging Program is here for you!  In only 10 minutes a day for 30 days, maintain your independence with better balance and a better brain guaranteed, or your money back. Fading Memories listeners can get 50% off their 1st month by using the code MEMORY. (Good through 10-31-2018) Listen to our episode, then check out their app! Link to My Favorite Things Page Other Related Articles What is Neuroplasticity and Why is it Important? Brain Growth from Exercise? Maybe So. Stay Physically Active Matt's Fading Memories Episode on Nutrition  

The logo of my podcast is an artistic representation of what I think losing your memories must be like.   This is a special episode of Fading Memories. It's actually the first one I ever recorded. There is a lot of audio of various interactions I had with Mom.  I started Fading Memories because I was desperate to find ways to make my visits with her more meaningful.  Hours of visits where she asks me the same question over and over and over are not how I want to remember the last few years of her life. The other motivating factor in starting Fading Memories was the realization that finding the information I needed was hard, time consuming and many times frustrating. I like to listen to podcasts while I work editing photographs, or while doing chores so I searched for a supportive podcast that would change my life. What I found were technical, preachy, cathartic for the producer but impossible to listen to options. I didn't need to hear uplifting music for 3 minutes or a 2 minute recitation on all the recognition a podcaster has gotten. That's for your advertising not your audience.  Then one day while I wasn't even thinking about Alzheimer's or how to connect with my Mom it hit me. (Figuratively thank goodness since I was at the gym using weights!)  Why not start the type of podcast I needed. Surely there were others out there looking for the same help that I was looking for. That's when Fading Memories Podcast was born. It's been 4 months so far and it's been a crazy ride already.  I've helped, informed and learned from every interview, conversation and deep internet research dive I've taken.  I hope to help and inform many, many others over the course of this journey. I hope you enjoy this episode. It was a HUGE labor of love to edit into what I hope is a useful episode for you to listen to.  It's different, that's why I released it now.   Interesting Article on Podcast Listening My Journey with Alzheimer's (and why I started Fading Memories)   Fading Memories on Twitter Alzheimer's Podcast on Instagram Our Facebook Page

One of the biggest challenges to caring for someone living with Alzheimer's or some other form of dementia is trying to figure out what's going on in their mind. They don't understand what's happening so they can't help us understand what they need. Not being able to communicate their needs causes fear or anxiety. Hopefully, today's conversation with Laurie will help us understand a bit better.  Laurie Gunter Mantz is the founder and CEO of Dementia Training for Life. She is also an Occupational Therapist, Educator and Certified Dementia Care Practitioner, Trainer, and Care Manager.  Dealing with both grandmothers in their challenges with dementia gives Laurie a personal insight into what we're all dealing with. Our conversation went to many places and despite some technical challenges, I feel this conversation is an important one for my listeners to hear. Interviewing Laurie before I launched Fading Memories would have been fantastic for all of us. That's how important our conversation was. Some of the things we discussed include identifying behaviors and determining why they are happening.  Laurie strongly encourages anyone who is showing signs of cognitive impairment to get a full diagnosis. In our conversation, she tells the story of a man who was misdiagnosed and how that impacted his life. We discussed what to do as our loved ones progress with their disease and much more. Sometimes my podcast conversations get a personal but I feel like that's okay. Learning through my struggles, or anyone else's struggles can help us all.  Here's hoping you get as much from this conversation as I did. I'm pretty sure you will. Laurie's website Effective Care Transitions for those living with dementia   Related Episode Visiting With Mom

How Fading Memories Was Born I have a Mom with Alzheimers and I'm also the grand daughter and great grand daughter of women who suffered from memory loss. Through my experiences with Mom and Grandma I've learned the importance of planning ahead.  It's a subject we want to avoid but facing challenges makes them easier to handle.  No planning led to panic for Moms family when my Grandfather died and to my family when my father died  It's my goal with this first season of Fading Memories to help families navigate the emotions and challenges when faced with a diagnosis of dementia, Alzheimers or some other cause of memory loss. A Family History of Memory Loss Some background on my families issues with memory loss.  I was probably a young teenager when Mom would tell me about my great grandmother. I'd hear stories about how she'd fill a plastic bowl and put it on the stove to boil. Mom would talk about how my Grandmother would have to drive over an hour to take deal with her Mom. Grandma did this while she still had teenagers at home. I was almost 30 when Grandma started having her own memory loss issues  When I look back on it I'm really surprised that she and my Grandfather didn't have a plan of action since she had gone through this herself.  Denial is definitely not a good plan but it seems to run in my family.  My poor grandfather contracted cancer and he fought it hard because as he said  “I have to live to take care of your Mother”.  She outlived him and my aunt took care of her Mom till the day she died. That so called plan ruined my aunt financially.  Looking Back & Seeing Clearly I look back over our family history and am shocked to realize that my Mom was likely showing signs of her own illness at the same time my Grandmother was in cognitive decline.  This was in the late 90s, early 2000s.  Mom must have suspected that she had memory issues because she became very good at hiding the signs of them. We had a business together and one day. I said “you used to have daffy moments a couple of times a week now you're having them a couple of times a day”. Mom just shrugged off my concerns.  Mom would sometimes take orders from clients, not write down details then forget what they had requested. It became painfully obvious that I had to check in on discussions to avoid having to call clients later to get the details on their order. One day I found an order Mom had taken with no instructions so I asked her about it. She looked at it and said “I didn't take that our employee did”.  Mom and the employee had very different handwriting which made this a stunning and frightening moment.   I didn't know what, if anything, I could have done at that point. I know Mom had told me she didn't want to end up like her Mother. At that point I was pretty sure that is exactly what was going to happen. The Next Generation My parents retired in early 2005 . Not having to watch over everything Mom did without her awareness was a relief, but I worried the lack of stimulation would accelerate her memory loss. Mom deserved to have the time to do the things she enjoyed so I accepted their retirement as a good thing.. About 18 months later my Dad ended up on dialysis.  This was the point we should have had a family discussion about their end of life wishes. We should have discussed plans for Mom if Dad were to go first.  I'll never know what motivated my parents to go on as normal because we never had that conversation.   After 2.5 years of dialysis, Mom went through the testing to see if she could donate a kidney to Dad. Not entirely surprising, she was rejected due to cognitive issues. That was the summer of 2008. I thought this was when she was formally diagnosed but to my complete surprise I learned she wasn't diagnosed until September 2011.  (Dad did get a new kidney in March of 2009.) Mom subsequently refused to go to the doctor about her memory thinking, mostly correctly, there wasn't a lot they could do.

How Fading Memories Was Born I have a Mom with Alzheimers and I’m also the grand daughter and great grand daughter of women who suffered from memory loss. Through my experiences with Mom and Grandma I’ve learned the importance of planning ahead.  It’s a subject we want to avoid but facing challenges makes them easier to handle.  No planning led to panic for Moms family when my Grandfather died and to my family when my father died  It’s my goal with this first season of Fading Memories to help families navigate the emotions and challenges when faced with a diagnosis of dementia, Alzheimers or some other cause of memory loss. A Family History of Memory Loss Some background on my families issues with memory loss.  I was probably a young teenager when Mom would tell me about my great grandmother. I’d hear stories about how she’d fill a plastic bowl and put it on the stove to boil. Mom would talk about how my Grandmother would have to drive over an hour to take deal with her Mom. Grandma did this while she still had teenagers at home. I was almost 30 when Grandma started having her own memory loss issues  When I look back on it I’m really surprised that she and my Grandfather didn’t have a plan of action since she had gone through this herself.  Denial is definitely not a good plan but it seems to run in my family.  My poor grandfather contracted cancer and he fought it hard because as he said  “I have to live to take care of your Mother”.  She outlived him and my aunt took care of her Mom till the day she died. That so called plan ruined my aunt financially.  Looking Back & Seeing Clearly I look back over our family history and am shocked to realize that my Mom was likely showing signs of her own illness at the same time my Grandmother was in cognitive decline.  This was in the late 90s, early 2000s.  Mom must have suspected that she had memory issues because she became very good at hiding the signs of them. We had a business together and one day. I said “you used to have daffy moments a couple of times a week now you’re having them a couple of times a day”. Mom just shrugged off my concerns.  Mom would sometimes take orders from clients, not write down details then forget what they had requested. It became painfully obvious that I had to check in on discussions to avoid having to call clients later to get the details on their order. One day I found an order Mom had taken with no instructions so I asked her about it. She looked at it and said “I didn’t take that our employee did”.  Mom and the employee had very different handwriting which made this a stunning and frightening moment.   I didn’t know what, if anything, I could have done at that point. I know Mom had told me she didn’t want to end up like her Mother. At that point I was pretty sure that is exactly what was going to happen. The Next Generation My parents retired in early 2005 . Not having to watch over everything Mom did without her awareness was a relief, but I worried the lack of stimulation would accelerate her memory loss. Mom deserved to have the time to do the things she enjoyed so I accepted their retirement as a good thing.. About 18 months later my Dad ended up on dialysis.  This was the point we should have had a family discussion about their end of life wishes. We should have discussed plans for Mom if Dad were to go first.  I’ll never know what motivated my parents to go on as normal because we never had that conversation.   After 2.5 years of dialysis, Mom went through the testing to see if she could donate a kidney to Dad. Not entirely surprising, she was rejected due to cognitive issues. That was the summer of 2008. I thought this was when she was formally diagnosed but to my complete surprise I learned she wasn’t diagnosed until September 2011.  (Dad did get a new kidney in March of 2009.) Mom subsequently refused to go to the doctor about her memory thinking, mostly correctly, there wasn’t a lot they could do.

Alzheimer's disease is a crisis in our country. 5.7 million Americans are living with it and over 16 million people are providing unpaid care to a family member. If you are one of those people than this podcast is for you!  I was looking for answers and not finding what I wanted. I realized that anyone caring for someone at home did not have the time for deep internet searches. That was the spark to create this podcast. Fading Memories is a  supportive podcast that focuses on conversations with those with knowledge, with resources, and helpful ideas, At Fading Memories we're here for you. We share stories from families dealing with Alzheimer's, funny stories about visits with Mom and being part of the larger community. Join Us Every Week Tuesday mornings (EST) we release a new episode. Our first season is focused on bringing you inspiration and information. We try to answer the question “what can I do right now” if you're in this same fight. As the saying goes, “if you know one person with Alzheimer's you know one” because they're all affected differently, unfortunately, we're all affected the same way. We're Dealing With Alzheimer's Disease Together Now Fading Memories will bring you support and hopefully some laughter every week.  We're asking you to please share this podcast with anyone you know who is living with or helping someone live with Alzheimer's. Check out our episode with Pam Montana, a woman living well with Alzheimer's. Join Fading Memories On Social Media! By all means, share this podcast with other caregivers!  You can find us on social media at the following links. Facebook    Instagram    Twitter Also, make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel. There you can see me in “action” and watch the bonus videos I share. Jennifer is also available for speaking engagements.

Alzheimer's disease is a crisis in our country. 5.7 million Americans are living with it and over 16 million people are providing unpaid care to a family member. If you are one of those people than this podcast is for you!  I was looking for answers and not finding what I wanted. I realized that anyone caring for someone at home did not have the time for deep internet searches. That was the spark to create this podcast. Fading Memories is a  supportive podcast that focuses on conversations with those with knowledge, with resources, and helpful ideas, At Fading Memories we're here for you. We share stories from families dealing with Alzheimer's, funny stories about visits with Mom and being part of the larger community. Join Us Every Week Tuesday mornings (EST) we release a new episode. Our first season is focused on bringing you inspiration and information. We try to answer the question "what can I do right now" if you're in this same fight. As the saying goes, "if you know one person with Alzheimer's you know one" because they're all affected differently, unfortunately, we're all affected the same way. We're Dealing With Alzheimer's Disease Together Now Fading Memories will bring you support and hopefully some laughter every week.  We're asking you to please share this podcast with anyone you know who is living with or helping someone live with Alzheimer's. Check out our episode with Pam Montana, a woman living well with Alzheimer's. Join Fading Memories On Social Media! By all means, share this podcast with other caregivers!  You can find us on social media at the following links. Facebook    Instagram    Twitter Also, make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel. There you can see me in "action" and watch the bonus videos I share. Jennifer is also available for speaking engagements.

It’s just me this week as I talk about my fading memory of my first time having sex. I heard Marc Maron on his WTF podcast talking about his first time and it occurred to me that I don't remember as much about that time as I used to, which saddens me. What do you remember?