Your parent looks at you, confused. They don’t remember your name. You smile, holding back tears, because today is a hard day. You’re not alone in this journey.
Caregiving for a loved one with dementia is an emotional and often overwhelming experience. But you’re not alone. In this interview, Betsy Wurzel spoke with Kathleen Bjork—a longtime educator, caregiver, blogger, and author—who turned her personal experience into a valuable resource for others. If you’re looking for encouragement, practical tips, and real-life stories, you won’t want to miss this conversation.
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Meet Kathleen Bjork
Kathleen spent over 40 years as a teacher while also serving as a devoted caregiver for her mother. Her experiences led her to start a blog, which resonated with readers worldwide, inspiring her to write the book My Mother is Losing Her Memory and I Am Losing My Mind: Parenting the Aging Parent to help others navigate their caregiving journeys.
Key Takeaways from Betsy and Kathleen’s Discussion
🧡 The Emotional Side of Caregiving
- The importance of humor in handling tough caregiving moments.
- Meeting loved ones where they are in their journey.
- A heartwarming story of how Kathleen reassured her mother when she believed there were snakes in her room at the care facility.
📜 Legal & Financial Planning
- Why having a Power of Attorney for medical and financial decisions is essential.
- The importance of a medical directive to ensure a loved one’s wishes are honored.
🧘♀️ Caring for the Caregiver
- The high mortality rate among caregivers—and why self-care is critical.
- Staying socially active, pursuing hobbies, and managing stress to prevent burnout.
🍏 Health & Dementia Prevention
- How diet and lifestyle choices can help reduce the risk of dementia.
- The importance of education and advocacy for caregivers and their loved ones.
💬 The Power of Connection
- Dementia may affect memory, but it can’t take away love.
- Teaching children and grandchildren valuable life lessons through caregiving.
📖 A Must-Read for Caregivers
Kathleen wrote her book as a guiding light for caregivers, filled with insights and resources to support them.
📚 Get the Book: 🛒 My Mother is Losing Her Memory and I Am Losing My Mind – Available on Amazon
🌐 Find More Caregiving Insights & Resources: 🔗 Visit Kathleen Bjork’s Website for her blog, helpful tools, and caregiver support.
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