Caregiving Talk Radio

A warm sunset over calm water with two birds flying above a soft shoreline, symbolizing remembrance in Adrienne Bender’s story.

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Adrienne Bender’s Story: Grief, Love, and Resilience

🌱 Adrienne Bender’s story unfolds in this emotional Chatting with Betsy episode. Betsy Wurzel speaks with Adrienne about loss, resilience, and honoring her children’s memories with love, courage, and hope. Learn how she found strength through unimaginable heartbreak.

Silhouette of two people helping each other up a hill at sunrise, symbolizing courage, hope, and determination from If You Knew Suzy: Defying All the Odds by Jane Fischer.

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Author Interview BLOG Caregiving Child Welfare Disability Awareness Inspirational Stories

If You Knew Suzy: Defying All the Odds

💜 If You Knew Suzy tells the powerful story of how Jane Fischer’s daughter, born with severe brain abnormalities, overcame impossible odds. In this heartfelt Chatting with Betsy interview, Jane reveals Suzy’s courage, advocacy, and legacy of love that continues to inspire families…

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Author BLOG Caregiving Holistic Hospice Mental Health Nurses

Insights on Hospice and End-of-Life Doulas

Veronica discusses her chapter’s themes, explaining the role of an End of Life Doula and how they support loved ones and their families during this challenging time.

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BLOG Brain Caregiving Elderly Care Families Parkinson Disease Veterans

The Emotional Terrain of Caregiving

In the interview, we discussed the importance of understanding family dynamics in caregiving, emphasizing how recognizing each member’s strengths contributes to a smoother experience.

When Your Aging Parent Needs Help

Lisa explains Dr. Kernisan’s definitions and symptoms of what to look for when symptoms of psychosis are occurring in our loved ones, some of the causes, and what you can do if you see this happening.

Life Skill Stations in Treating Alzheimers Disease

The workstation and props are set up to re-create activities that a person suffering from Alzheimer’s or dementia connected within their youth such as office tasks, pet care, cooking and baking, or gardening.

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Alzheimers BLOG Caregiving Chronic Illness Education

Type 3 Diabetes and what does that mean

In her ‘What’s News’ segment, Lisa shares the game changing announcement that the FDA has officially given approval for a new Alzheimer’s disease treatment that actually slows the decline of cognitive function by up to 27%. “This is the first treatment in history…

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Alzheimers BLOG Brain Caregiving Coaching

Memory Matters with Tips and Tricks

Rena gave tips on how you can remember a person’s name which Betsy personally thought was excellent and will be following those tips! Also discussed how aging is perceived in Israel where Rena lives and how technology is helping caregivers and those who…

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Alzheimers Author BLOG Books Brain Caregiving Dementia Music

Does your loved one like wearing the same clothes

The importance of self-care, having the Power of Attorney, and other legal documents that are necessary. Most all have copies of all the documents on your cell phone so they are readily accessible in an emergency situation!

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BLOG Cancer Caregiving Oncology

Just think to yourself the physician just told you

Just think to yourself the physician just told you. You have cancer BUT we can help you by giving you radiation Treatments. Okay, you are all set! However, from the radiation treatments, 85% develop a moderate to severe burn.