#063. This is my last podcast for a season or two as I focus more on my mom's needs and care. Of course, I wanted my last episode to feature my mentor and friend Carolyn. Carolyn Berry currently serves as the Director of Education at Alzheimer’s Arkansas. Her experience has been shaped through working with aging adults in various capacities, including as a Community Educator at an intensive outpatient program for seniors. Carolyn also worked as an Intervention Special...

#062. Jared Stewart (Executive Director) and Sam Ferguson (Patient Care Representative) from Hospice Home Care in Little Rock, Arkansas explain what hospice and palliative care is and when you should reach out. For more information call 501-558-4141.24/7 Helpline: 1.800.272.3900 - Alzheimer's Association Alzheimer's ArkansasTheba's YouTube Channel

#061. On this segment, Carolyn and I talk about my mother entering last stage, when to call for hospice assistance and the importance of respite time for caregivers. Carolyn Berry currently serves as the Director of Education at Alzheimer’s Arkansas. Her experience has been shaped through working with aging adults in various capacities, including as a Community Educator at an intensive outpatient program for seniors. Carolyn also worked as an Intervention Specialist wi...

#060. Sandra Rogers is a registered nurse, retired from being gainfully employed. Her nursing career included time in long term care for veterans, home health, geriatric clinical care and hospice - both inpatient and in home. Sandra’s volunteer time has included tutoring reading to elementary students with AR Kids Read, Shepherd's Hope free clinic, facilitating a caregiver support group with Alzheimer's Arkansas. And recently became a member of the Presbyterian Auxiliary Board. Sh...

#059. On this segment, Carolyn and I talk about my second year as my mother's caregiver. Carolyn Berry currently serves as the Director of Education at Alzheimer’s Arkansas. Her experience has been shaped through working with aging adults in various capacities, including as a Community Educator at an intensive outpatient program for seniors. Carolyn also worked as an Intervention Specialist with adults living mental illnesses, and is a Certified Dementia Practitioner. 2...

#057. David Cook is the Public Policy Director at the Alzheimer's Association. In this role, he oversees the development and implementation of the Association’s state and federal policy objectives. He also coordinates efforts of the Alzheimer’s Impact Movement, the Association’s volunteer advocacy program. Creating opportunities for those who have been touched by dementia to share their experiences with their elected officials. His grandmother died of dementia and currently his fa...

#056. On this segment, Carolyn and I talk about how important it is to have a holiday plan. Carolyn Berry currently serves as the Director of Education at Alzheimer’s Arkansas. Her experience has been shaped through working with aging adults in various capacities, including as a Community Educator at an intensive outpatient program for seniors. Carolyn also worked as an Intervention Specialist with adults living mental illnesses, and is a Certified Dementia Practitione...

#055. Steve Roberts took on the role of being his mother's primary caregiver giver diagnosed with Alzheimer's and had strong family support. But the toughest part of the journey was finding, relying and trusting an institution to help with her care, because some of his experiences were a "nightmare." 24/7 Helpline: 1.800.272.3900 - Alzheimer's Association Alzheimer's ArkansasTheba's YouTube Channel

#054. On this segment, Carolyn and I talk about how important it is to take care of your mental health and lowering expectations. Carolyn Berry currently serves as the Director of Education at Alzheimer’s Arkansas. Her experience has been shaped through working with aging adults in various capacities, including as a Community Educator at an intensive outpatient program for seniors. Carolyn also worked as an Intervention Specialist with adults living mental illnesses, and is a Cert...

#053. Jackie Parker, Author of Where is Wilma?, writes... "after living with my mother-in-law who had Alzheimer's, I discovered that I needed to understand the emotions associated with her actions. Underneath her certain behaviors lied the various reasons our loved one may be acting out." Jackie's 48 page book is a concise tender reflection of her journey with Wilma. Each detailed experience is concluded with a thoughtful life lesson. On episode #044 - I read from her book Wh...

#052. On this segment, Carolyn and I talk about trying to describe yourself as a caregiver. It's complicated. Carolyn Berry currently serves as the Director of Education at Alzheimer’s Arkansas. Her experience has been shaped through working with aging adults in various capacities, including as a Community Educator at an intensive outpatient program for seniors. Carolyn also worked as an Intervention Specialist with adults living mental illnesses, and is a Certified Dementi...

#051. David Cook is the Public Policy Director at the Alzheimer's Association. In this role, he oversees the development and implementation of the Association’s state and federal policy objectives. He also coordinates efforts of the Alzheimer’s Impact Movement, the Association’s volunteer advocacy program. Creating opportunities for those who have been touched by dementia to share their experiences with their elected officials. His grandmother died of dementia and currently his father i...

#050. On this segment, Carolyn and I talk about a dangerous tree that I was angry about revealing something more about my caregiving anxiety. Carolyn Berry currently serves as the Director of Education at Alzheimer’s Arkansas. Her experience has been shaped through working with aging adults in various capacities, including as a Community Educator at an intensive outpatient program for seniors. Carolyn also worked as an Intervention Specialist with adults living mental illnesses, ...

#049. On this episode Carolyn Berry of Alzheimer's Arkansas sits down to talk with friend and former co-worker Gigi Gabriel. Gigi served as the Education and Outreach Manager at Alzheimer’s Arkansas for 2 years. Her caregiving journey began when her mother was diagnosed with Younger Onset Alzheimer’s at 55 years old. Gigi was a Pastry Chef, under 30 with small children at home and had to stop everything to be her mother''s caregiver. In March of 2023 her mother passed away a...

#048. Checking in. I was not able to do a podcast in May due to the work that was still going on to rebuild and fix after March 31st tornado. I used May to focus on stuff that needed to be done around the house I'd put off for years. My hope is to be back to a normal podcast schedule this month, so I thought I would start by giving you and update, but go into more detail about the day of tornado and the days that followed.24/7 Helpline: 1.800.272.3900 - Alzheimer's Associati...

#047. On this segment, Carolyn and I talk about how the tornado that damaged my home created new routines and opened up a whole new understanding of how the disease works in a crisis. Carolyn Berry currently serves as the Director of Education at Alzheimer’s Arkansas. Her experience has been shaped through working with aging adults in various capacities, including as a Community Educator at an intensive outpatient program for seniors. Carolyn also worked as an Intervention ...

#045. On this segment, Carolyn was more interested in asking how I was doing. And I complied, because an advocate means being vulnerable if you want to comfort and encourage others. Carolyn Berry currently serves as the Director of Education at Alzheimer’s Arkansas. Her experience has been shaped through working with aging adults in various capacities, including as a Community Educator at an intensive outpatient program for seniors. Carolyn also worked as an Intervention Sp...

#044. My attempt at presenting an audio book of sorts by reading my friends book for this podcast. It was harder than I thought, so thankfully the chapters were petite, haha. Her written thoughts are so tender and she has taught me so much, especially about having a sense of humor through it all.Jackie Parker, Author of Where is Wilma?, writes... "after living with my mother-in-law who had Alzheimer's, I discovered that I needed to understand the emotions associated with her...

#043. David Cook is the Public Policy Director at the Alzheimer's Association. In this role, he oversees the development and implementation of the Association’s state and federal policy objectives. He also coordinates efforts of the Alzheimer’s Impact Movement, the Association’s volunteer advocacy program. Creating opportunities for those who have been touched by dementia to share their experiences with their elected officials. His grandmother died of dementia and currently his father i...

#42. Carolyn gives us a picture of what is actually happening to the brain and how we can respond. Carolyn Berry currently serves as the Director of Education at Alzheimer’s Arkansas. Her experience has been shaped through working with aging adults in various capacities, including as a Community Educator at an intensive outpatient program for seniors. Carolyn also worked as an Intervention Specialist with adults living mental illnesses, and is a Certified Dementia Practitio...