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24/7 caregiver
As we progress through this podcast series, we explore various aspects of caregiving for a loved one with dementia. In the readings from 24/7 Caregiver, you'll witness the firsthand accounts of a caregiver—his own experiences and impressions in the moment as he cares for his wife of 56 years who is living with Alzheimer's. Through the exploration of the emotive beauty of Gerry Roth’s poetry, this series aims to cast light on the unique dynamics dementia brings to caregiving, with retrospective insights from the author.
Some of the readings and comments will include terms and themes that might seem provocative or alienating. Provocation or alientation is not the intention—these are the author's raw emotions, described in uncensored words. The goal is to explore both common and distinct experiences of many caregivers in an honest and heartfelt way.
Some of the readings and comments will include terms and themes that might seem provocative or alienating. Provocation or alientation is not the intention—these are the author's raw emotions, described in uncensored words. The goal is to explore both common and distinct experiences of many caregivers in an honest and heartfelt way.
24/7 caregiver - episode 1
AN INTRODUCTION TO "THE 24/7 CAREGIVER"
author Gerry Roth discusses his book, 24/7 Caregiver, and the reasons he chronicles his dementia caregiver story in poetry.
24/7 caregiver - episode 4
ADVOCACY & HEALTHCARE
Gerry shares his experiences and perspectives on the importance of advocating for the person with dementia if navigating healthcare, focusing on the hospital ER.
24/7 caregiver - episode 7
WHEN IS IT TIME
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24/7 caregiver - episode 2
CAREGIVING
Gerry realizes his wife can't change and her dementia won't reverse, that her well-being is up to him and that he, the caregiver, is the one who must change.
24/7 caregiver - episode 5
SUPPORT FRIENDSHIP AND LOVE
Bruce and Gerry explore acts of dementia caregiving compassion. Leyton also reads from Michael Verde's "Love is Listening: Healing the Dis-ease of Dementia".
24/7 caregiver - episode 3
TRUST
Gerry shares his insights as he works to gain and regain his wife's trust while navigating the unique manifestations of her Alzheimer's symptoms.
24/7 caregiver - episode 6
COMMUNICATIONS
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our podcast expands!
We are planning the addition of new themes to our podcast catalog, to be explored in growing sets of episodes per theme, with more interviews and panel discussions in store. Please check back in a few weeks for more information.