When Duty Becomes Privilege: Reframing Caregiving As An Act Of Love

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This is a replay of our book club discussion with our friends at Aging amp Amazing Books amp Chit Chat is a monthly book club featuring a title from the AlzAuthors collection Throughout the month readers participate in a discussion in the book club s Circle community at Aging amp Amazing then meet with the author for an in-depth discussion of the book and the caregiving journey The online discussions are typically moderated by Andrea Couture but she was unavailable for this episode so AlzAuthor founder manager and author Marianne Sciucco is in her place for this episode Florrie Munat the author behind Be Brave a Wife s Journey through Caregiving brings a deeply personal and touching account of her caregiving experience for her husband Chuck who faced a stroke and Lewy body dementia Through her memoir Florrie provides a candid and insightful portrayal of the challenges and triumphs she encountered offering a beacon of hope and understanding for caregivers navigating similar paths Her tender storytelling and unwavering strength make her a compelling and relatable guest bringing a wealth of wisdom and empathy to our discussion on the complexities of dementia caregiving We re honored to have Florrie s unique perspective and compassionate voice on the Podcast Quote When love and duty are one then Grace is within you – Florrie Munat In this episode you will Gain insights into the caregiving journey for dementia patients and discover effective support strategies Explore the therapeutic benefits of writing as a tool for caregivers to navigate their emotions and experiences Learn how to effectively navigate complex family dynamics in the context of providing care for individuals with dementia Discover the powerful benefits of journaling as a coping mechanism and reflective practice during the caregiving journey Understand the unique challenges and symptoms associated with Lewy Body Dementia to better support individuals with this condition After the Podcast Register for Books amp Chit Chat Purchase Be Brave A Wife s Journey Through Caregiving which is available as a paperback and on Audible Note We are an Amazon Associate and may receive a small commission on book sales at no cost to you Connect with Aging amp Amazing Hear Florrie speak about Lewy Body Dementia on Untangling Alzheimer s amp Dementia Read Florrie s AlzAuthors post Memoir Be Brave A Wife s Journey Through Caregiving by Florrie Munat About the Podcast AlzAuthors is the global community of authors writing about Alzheimer s and dementia from personal experience to light the way for others Our podcast introduces you to our authors who share their stories and insights to provide knowledge comfort and support Please subscribe so you don t miss a word If our authors stories move you please leave a review And don t forget to share our podcast with family and friends on their own dementia journeys We are a 501 c 3 charitable organization totally reliant on donations to do what we do Your generosity will help cover our many operating costs which include website hosting and maintenance fees service charges to keep things running smoothly and marketing expenses to promote our authors expand our content improve our reach and more Our ongoing work supports our mission to lift the silence and stigma of Alzheimer s and other dementias To sustain our efforts please donate here Ideas and opinions expressed in this podcast belong to the speakers and not AlzAuthors Always consult your healthcare provider and legal and financial consultants for advice on any of the topics covered here Thanks for listening We are a Whole Care Network Featured Podcast Proud to be on The Health Podcast Network Find us on The World Podcast Network and babyboomer org Want to be on the podcast Here s what you need to know We ve got merch Shop our Store Click here to visit this podcast episode