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Being Real About Alzheimer’s, Wife and Advocate

Being Real About Alzheimer’s, Wife and Advocate

00:00 Being Real About Alzheimer’s, Wife and Advocate
00:48 Betsy’s experience with her husband Matt
01:13 Mom of an adult son who has special needs
01:20 Professional caregiver
02:00 Husband was diagnosed at the age of 56
02:56 Alzheimers is not an old person’s disease
03:21 Started her own radio show, Chatting with Betsy
04:24 Work doctor did recognize a type of dementia
05:00 Started when he didn’t know the time or able to read his watch
05:16 Was being treated for depression, as a misdiagnose
05:58 If I could do it over again, hire someone to help with hospice care
06:35 Nurse talked down to the wife
07:26 Does anyone know what a dying brain feels like?
07:55 There won’t be any changes unless you speak up
08:39 Unacceptable treatment
09:27 Educate yourself so you can argue and stand up for them
10:25 Sitting in her car doing videos to talk about her feelings and situation
11:05 Caregiving is a hard journey
12:39 Go for counseling, ask for help
13:44 She promised to share his story to the world
14:00 Tips to pick hospice care, questions to ask
15:19 She wishes hospice care will listen to the caregiver
16:34 We need to treat everyone with dignity and grace
16:46 Talk Show host, weekly, Chatting with Betsy
18:00 Caregivers group, #Kick Alzheimers
19:00 Be educated
21:37 Need to let our children vent
23:00 We need to validate ourselves and our grieving
23:40 We must choose to be victorious

Chatting with Betsy:
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Betsy is passionate about being an educated advocate for yourself and your loved ones.  She wishes everyone knew that they are not alone in how they feel!  It is never too late to find out your gifts and step into your empowerment!

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Chatting with Betsy Talk Show, Creator and Founder of #Kick Alzheimer’s Ass Movement Group on Facebook
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