"So much has changed in the last 3 years "

Summary & Index

Reflecting on Three Years of Memory Care: Lessons and Growth

Ken reflects on the three-year anniversary of moving his wife, Shanna, into memory care. Ken shares journal entries from his early caregiving days, detailing the emotional challenges, his journey toward understanding and coping, and the essential lessons learned. 

He emphasizes the importance of not letting Alzheimer's define life, validating feelings, seeking help, and finding joy amidst the difficulties. Ken encourages listeners to embrace the joyful moments left and to seek support in their caregiving journey.

00:00 Welcome to the Surviving Alzheimer's Podcast
00:41 Reflecting on Three Years of Memory Care
01:25 Discovering Old Journals
04:05 First Journal Entry: May 30th, 2018
07:08 Lessons Learned from Early Caregiving
08:47 Second Journal Entry: June 1st, 2018
12:47 Third Journal Entry: October 2018
14:04 The Journey of Becoming a Better Caregiver
18:51 The Importance of Seeking Help
21:05 Final Thoughts and Invitation to Find Joy

Podcast sponsored by Ascending Minds LLC