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The Many Challenges for Caregivers

Betsy Wurzel Betsy Wurzel, Host of Chatting with Betsy interview today is with Kat Lenane the Creator and Founder of the Clueless Caregiver Blog. In this interview, they discuss the challenges of Caregiving and why Kat started her blog. They also discuss the many…

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Living Through the Dementiaville Highway

Betsy Wurzel's Guest on Chatting with Betsy is Marcia Burr, an Advocate, and an expert on being a Dementia Caregiver. The discussion is on the Life Raft, COVID and Caregiving, and grieving during holidays. What has the Life Raft been up to during…

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Life Stories, Life Wishes for you and your loved one

Betsy Wurzel's guest on Chatting with Betsy is Jolene Hil, creator of Your Life Talks. Jolene Hill is providing an amazing app "Your life talks" which is available on Apple Store, Google Play Store, or YourLifeTalks.com. This app will be a great way…

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BLOG Caregivers Dementia Relationship

Caregiving for Someone with Dementia

Michael is married to Janet who has Huntington’s disease and dementia; he wasn’t prepared to be Janet’s caregiver, but he has learned a lot in the last 12 years. This week he talks about how relationships, perspectives, and relationships change when your partner has…

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Alzheimer’s disease: A major breakthrough

A ketogenic drink that provides fuel for the brain may help people with mild cognitive impairment Betsy Wurzel's guest on Chatting with Betsy is Stephen Cunnane, a professor, and researcher at the Université de Sherbrooke and the Centre de recherche sur le vieillissement…

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BLOG Caregivers Coaching Resources

Dementia Coach for the Family

Betsy Wurzel's Guest today is Jessie Hillock owner and founder of The Memory Compass LLC. The Memory Compass is a private practice specializing in in-home/telehealth therapy and family coaching services to individuals and families coping with Alzheimer's and dementia. Jessie is a speech-language…

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Think Different with Dementia

Betsy Wurzel's guest today is Lizette Cloete, "Think Different" Dementia, Dementia Consultant, and Cognitive Wellness Coach. Some information for Lizette Cloete: Lizette Cloete graduated from the University of Pretoria, South Africa in 1992 as an Occupational Therapist. She is the owner of “Think Different”…

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Chris & Tom and how Alzheimer’s stole their lives

Betsy Wurzel, Host of Chatting with Betsy and the guest today is Chris Nichols-Glasgow. Chris was a caregiver for her husband Tom Glasgow and this is Chris's story. "A little bit about me. I’m 58 years old. I have been a caregiver to…

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Yes I have Dementia, but I am still here and living

Today's Guest on Chatting with Betsy is Marcia Burr, Advocate for bringing awareness of the plight of the caregiver with loved ones with Dementia/Alzheimers. Marcia speaks about telling your story. It is very powerful to have a caregiver tell their story. Marcia Burr…

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Could Reverse Mortgages be a Trap

Betsy Wurzel, Host of Chatting with Betsy guest today is Advocate and Consultant Sue Fernandez on Scams. We really do suggest that you have a paper and pencil for this interview with Sue Fernandez. What information is necessary for Caregivers to know when taking…