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Navigating Love and Loss: A Caregiver's Tale of Resilience with Andrew Bloomenthal
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In this poignant episode, I sit down with Andrew Bloomenthal, a writer and caregiver, to delve into his heartfelt story about navigating his father’s journey with Parkinson’s-related dementia. Andrew’s article in Boston Magazine struck a chord with readers, and today he joins us to share the deeply personal moments that shaped his caregiving experience. From navigating family dynamics to finding moments of levity and grace in the midst of confusion, Andrew’s story is one of resilience, vulnerability, and love. This episode is a testament to the strength of caregivers and the unbreakable bonds of family.
Episode Highlights:
[2:18] - Andrew introduces his father, a compassionate personal injury lawyer with a zest for life and a talent for music, photography, and exercise.
[6:03] - The early signs of cognitive decline and the emotional hurdles of recognizing and addressing them.
[11:54] - Andrew reflects on the difficulties of maintaining patience and how caregivers commonly experience this challenge.
[16:22] - Struggles with medication compliance and how moving to an assisted living facility eased those challenges.
[24:18] - The unforgettable courthouse day: a surreal, improvisational moment of caregiving that highlights the power of human connection.
[35:07] - A stranger’s act of kindness in the courthouse and how it became a transformative moment for Andrew and his father.
[43:39] - The importance of sharing caregiving stories and why Andrew believes his father would have been proud of how he was honored.
Resources:
Andrew Bloomenthal’s Boston Magazine article My Dad’s Last Day in Court
https://www.bostonmagazine.com/news/2024/08/13/dementia/
Do you have a caregiving story to share? Barbara would love to hear from you! Please leave her a message at 310-362-8232 or send her an email through DementiaDiscussions.net. If you found value in today's episode, please don't forget to rate, follow, share, and leave a review. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and continue producing this content.
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Manage episode 455118620 series 2903197
In this poignant episode, I sit down with Andrew Bloomenthal, a writer and caregiver, to delve into his heartfelt story about navigating his father’s journey with Parkinson’s-related dementia. Andrew’s article in Boston Magazine struck a chord with readers, and today he joins us to share the deeply personal moments that shaped his caregiving experience. From navigating family dynamics to finding moments of levity and grace in the midst of confusion, Andrew’s story is one of resilience, vulnerability, and love. This episode is a testament to the strength of caregivers and the unbreakable bonds of family.
Episode Highlights:
[2:18] - Andrew introduces his father, a compassionate personal injury lawyer with a zest for life and a talent for music, photography, and exercise.
[6:03] - The early signs of cognitive decline and the emotional hurdles of recognizing and addressing them.
[11:54] - Andrew reflects on the difficulties of maintaining patience and how caregivers commonly experience this challenge.
[16:22] - Struggles with medication compliance and how moving to an assisted living facility eased those challenges.
[24:18] - The unforgettable courthouse day: a surreal, improvisational moment of caregiving that highlights the power of human connection.
[35:07] - A stranger’s act of kindness in the courthouse and how it became a transformative moment for Andrew and his father.
[43:39] - The importance of sharing caregiving stories and why Andrew believes his father would have been proud of how he was honored.
Resources:
Andrew Bloomenthal’s Boston Magazine article My Dad’s Last Day in Court
https://www.bostonmagazine.com/news/2024/08/13/dementia/
Do you have a caregiving story to share? Barbara would love to hear from you! Please leave her a message at 310-362-8232 or send her an email through DementiaDiscussions.net. If you found value in today's episode, please don't forget to rate, follow, share, and leave a review. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and continue producing this content.
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