<description>&lt;p&gt;My husband and I have been married for 40 years. He has Alzheimer's Disease. Late stage. I'm his full-time caregiver. I'm fortunate to have a social worker on our medical team, and to be a member of an online dementia support group. Still, there are potholes in the emotional road we're traveling.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;This episode shares respected data, personal stories, real mistakes I made, and three rituals I created to help me cope.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;If you are caring for a spouse with Alzheimer's or other form of dementia, this episode might help you navigate this painful path.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Ritual Recipes

Zita Christian

Self-Care Rituals When Your Spouse Has Dementia

SEP 23, 202123 MIN
Ritual Recipes

Self-Care Rituals When Your Spouse Has Dementia

SEP 23, 202123 MIN

Description

My husband and I have been married for 40 years. He has Alzheimer's Disease. Late stage. I'm his full-time caregiver. I'm fortunate to have a social worker on our medical team, and to be a member of an online dementia support group. Still, there are potholes in the emotional road we're traveling.

This episode shares respected data, personal stories, real mistakes I made, and three rituals I created to help me cope.

If you are caring for a spouse with Alzheimer's or other form of dementia, this episode might help you navigate this painful path.