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Can Writing Heal Caregiver Grief? A New Way to Process the "Hard Days"

  1. Can Writing Heal Caregiver Grief? A New Way to Process the "Hard Days" Jennifer Fink 49:22

Step into a different kind of story with this week’s Fading Memories. It’s time to redefine what a sorority means. On the one hand, join a group of vibrant 80-year-old sorority sisters. They are navigating Love, loss, and friendship. Nevertheless, one of them has Alzheimer’s. Even so, the story is not about her disease. Instead, it is about her life.

This episode celebrates life, friendship, and Family. We will also discuss the importance of showing characters with dementia living everyday life. The book features a younger generation. Ultimately, it shows how an older generation can inspire a new one. It is truly a multi-generational story. As a result, this book is a must-read. You’ll want to tune in to this amazing conversation. Therefore, get ready to add a new book to your list! In conclusion, this episode and the featured book will be a bright spot in anyone’s week.

00:00 – The “Tuesday Afternoon” Phone Call: When Caregiving Becomes Real

04:30 – Defining the “Scuba Vision”: Why They Walk 10 Feet Behind You

09:15 – When the TV People Move In: Dealing with Hallucinations

15:45 – The 2:00 AM Lifeline: The Resource You Must Have Saved

21:10 – “Therapeutic Fiblets”: Is it Wrong to Lie to Mom?

28:50 – Writing as a Well of Healing: Processing the Grief of Caregiving

35:20 – The “Whole Crew” Philosophy: Involving the Younger Generation

42:00 – Finding the Bright Spots: Lifelong Friendship at 80

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Related episodes:

Caregiver Founders: Building Resources for Support

Caregiver Struggles – A Supportive Alzheimer’s Novel

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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.