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Dementia MattersPutting a ‘Spotlight on Care’: Caregivers Help Other Caregivers Through Podcast SeriesCaring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia can be challenging, with no two journeys being the same. Who better to turn to for caregiving support, tips and advice, then, than other caregivers who have been on similar paths? Steve O’Leary and Virginia Naeve join Dementia Matters to share their different experiences caring for their partner and parent respectively, their goal to help other caregivers on their journeys through their podcast Spotlight on Care and more.
Guests: Steve O’Leary, co-host, Spotlight on Care, member, leadership council, University of California, Irvine Instit...
2025-02-2640 min
Spotlight on Care: Alzheimer's CaregivingHelpful Caregiving Tips with Virginia Naeve (Part 2)Virginia rejoins Steve in this concluding 2 part series on caregiving strategies. In this episode, they provide insights into activities and products that can be utilized to enhance daily living and simplify routine tasks. Tune in for valuable information that aims to elevate the day-to-day experience for both caregivers and those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Send us a text
2024-06-2629 min
Spotlight on Care: Alzheimer's CaregivingHelpful Caregiving Tips with Virginia Naeve (Part 1)Steve interviews Virginia about tips she has compiled over the years to improve the caregiving journey. Listen along as they delve into topics on healthcare visits, money matters, safety, and mood changes. This is part 1 of a 2 part series of tips and tools that can help improve quality of care for loved ones living with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia.Mentioned Episode in Podcast with Stephen Magro, an elder law attorney, can be found here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1589794/episodes/8946153Send us a text
2024-05-0930 min
The Whole Care NetworkDementia Care Around the World, Part OneIn this AlzAuthors Live! Virtual Q&A we explore the similarities and differences caregivers and those living with dementia encounter as they seek care and search for solutions to the many questions and problems a dementia diagnosis brings. The authors featured in this event represent the United States, Canada, and Argentina. We hope their stories will inspire and empower you on your own dementia journey.
Topics included:
• obtaining a diagnosis
• accessing care
• community resources
• financial concerns
• insurance considerations
• home care, assisted living, long-term care
• stigma s...
2022-10-1245 min
AlzAuthors: Untangling Alzheimer's & DementiaDementia Care Around the World, Part OneIn this AlzAuthors Live! Virtual Q&A we explore the similarities and differences caregivers and those living with dementia encounter as they seek care and search for solutions to the many questions and problems a dementia diagnosis brings. The authors featured in this event represent the United States, Canada, and Argentina. We hope their stories will inspire and empower you on your own dementia journey.
Topics included:
• obtaining a diagnosis
• accessing care
• community resources
• financial concerns
• insurance considerations
• home care, assisted living, long-term care
• stigma s...
2022-10-0545 min
Spotlight on Care: Alzheimer's CaregivingInvestigating In-Home Care with Mark WilsonIn this episode, Virginia Naeve and Steve O'Leary interview retired HR executive Mark Wilson, who cared for his mother with Alzheimer's disease, about in-home caregiving. He gives the listeners his expert tips on finding the right caregiving team to support in-home care. What would like to hear about next? Email us at mwitbrac@uci.edu.Send us a text
2021-07-0936 min
Spotlight on Care: Alzheimer's CaregivingPerson-Centered Care and Empathy with Lynda Everman and Don WendorfIn this episode, Virginia Naeve and Steve O'Leary are joined by husband and wife team, Don Wendorf and Lynda Everman who discuss their journeys as caregivers for their loved-ones with dementia. They introduce the concept of Person-Centered Care and help us understand how empathy is critical to dementia care. What would like to hear about next? Email us at mwitbrac@uci.edu.Credit: Things I would want if I got dementia - A poem by Rachael Wonderlinhttps://rachaelwonderlin.com/product/16-things-poster/Send us a text
2021-05-2145 min
Spotlight on Care: Alzheimer's CaregivingDoctor Visits and Medication Management with Kim BaileyIn this episode, Virginia Naeve and Steve O'Leary interview Kim Bailey, MS, Gerontology who is the Education and Programs Specialist at Alzheimer's Orange County. She provides tips for getting the most out of doctor visits for loved ones with dementia. Kim also discusses her person-centered approach to medication management. For more information about the resources at Alzheimer's Orange County, visit: www.alzoc.org or call the help line at 844-373-4400. What would like to hear about next? Email us at mwitbrac@uci.edu.Send us a text
2021-05-0729 min
Spotlight on Care: Alzheimer's CaregivingEarly-Onset Alzheimer's: A Daughter's Story with Chelsea CoxIn this episode, Virginia Naeve and Steve O'Leary interview Chelsea Cox, Associate Director of Education at UCI MIND, whose father was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease when she was in high school. Chelsea shares an honest account of her family's journey through diagnosis, assisted living placement, end-of-life, and coping with loss. What would like to hear about next? Email us at mwitbrac@uci.edu.Send us a text
2021-04-2732 min
Spotlight on Care: Alzheimer's CaregivingNavigating Anger and Frustration with Roger LisabethIn this episode, co-hosts Steve O'Leary and Virginia Naeve address the topic of anger, a common emotion experienced by many Alzheimer's disease caregivers. Their guest, Roger Lisabeth shares some tips for developing patience from his own experience in caring for his wife, Lucy. What would like to hear about next? Email us at mwitbrac@uci.edu.Send us a text
2021-04-1524 min
Spotlight on Care: Alzheimer's CaregivingDilemmas with Diagnosis with Lisa Up de GraffIn this episode, co-hosts Virginia Naeve and Steve O'Leary discuss their experience getting an initial diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease for their loved ones. Guest Lisa Up de Graff shares personal challenges and successes in navigating diagnosis and care for her mother, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease five years ago. What would like to hear about next? Email us at mwitbrac@uci.edu.Send us a text
2021-03-1828 min
Spotlight on Care: Alzheimer's CaregivingRecognizing the Early Signs of Alzheimer's Disease with Bill EdwardsIn this episode, co-hosts Steve O'Leary and Virginia Naeve share some early signs and symptoms they observed in their family members with Alzheimer's disease. Guest Bill Edwards discusses his personal experience with early-onset Alzheimer's disease in his wife, Nancy. What would like to hear about next? Email us at mwitbrac@uci.edu.Send us a text
2021-02-0320 min
Spotlight on Care: Alzheimer's CaregivingMeet the Co-HostsCo-Hosts Steve O’Leary and Virginia Naeve share their personal caregiving journeys, provide an overview of the series, and offer some initial caregiving tips. What would like to hear about next? Email us at mwitbrac@uci.edu.Send us a text
2021-01-1219 min