When Personal Safety Becomes a Concern: "As he began losing track of who I was, it would become scary. He could come in the bedroom and go, Who are you in my room? And that's when I realized we were on a different path." ~ Allene Symons- AuthorTitle: Finding Caregiving Solutions When Your Spouse Has DementiaWelcome to another episode of "Life Happens with Kim Hegwood," where we dive into the challenges and solutions that emerge as we age. In today's episode, we are thrilled to have Allene Symons as our special guest. Allene is an author who wrote "Love in a Time of Caterpillars: A Memoir of Monarchs and Dementia," capturing her heartfelt journey of caregiving for her husband with dementia.Join us as Kim and Allene explore invaluable insights for finding caregiver solutions and highlight the importance of self-care while caring for a loved one with dementia. Allene shares personal stories from her journaling experiences and the essential lessons she learned, like managing the tricky process of stopping a spouse from driving and ensuring household safety by removing guns. We'll also discuss the significance of maintaining connections, finding joy in small moments, and preparing for the need for home care or facility placement.Whether you're a caregiver or have someone in your life facing similar challenges, this episode is packed with practical tips and inspiration to help you through the caregiving journey. Don't miss it!How to Contact Allenehttps://www.allenesymons.net/ and https://allenesymons.com/X: @allenesymonsFacebook: allene symons authorLinkedIn: allenesymonsInstagram: allene_symonsBio:Allene Symons has written for business and consumer magazines and is the author of three previous books. She taught college-level courses in journalism and communications as well as adult education classes on writing the memoir. Now retired, she volunteers at the Aquarium of the Pacific not far from where she lives in Long Beach, California.______________________________________________________________Contact Kim Hegwood- Elder Law AttorneyWebsite: https://yourlegacylegalcare.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourlegacylegalcare/Facebook –https://www.facebook.com/YourLegacyLegalCareLinkedIn-https://www.linkedin.com/company/yourlegacylegalcare/YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@yourlegacylegalcareYour Legacy Legal Care 1150 Clear Lake City Blvd., Suite 100 Houston, TX 77062 (281) 218-0880
