EPISODE · Jul 9, 2026 · 33 MIN
Breakthrough Alzheimer's Care Part 1 of 2 : How to Become A Bold Care Leader With Mark Wilson
from Alzheimer's Speaks · host Lori La Bey
Breakthrough Alzheimer's Care Part 1 of 2: How to Become A Bold Care Leader With Mark Wilson #BoldCareLeader #4MindsetShifts #5BreakthroughCarePillars Lori La Bey talks with Mark Wilson, who wrote a combo memoir & how-to playbook on his journey with his mom. Mark is a passionate advocate for the disease, leading Alzheimer's support groups, advocating in DC and Sacramento, and leading various fundraising and patient rights activities. Mark’s mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. He decided to leave his career of 22+ years as a Leadership & Human Resources Executive at Taco Bell to care for his Mom full-time at home. Mark discovered that his love and passion for his mom, his passion to learn, and his executive career leading leadership development, Talent, and training (including training on Breakthrough Thinking), helped him lead the way to achieving breakthrough results for his mom, where she lived 3 times longer and happier than anyone expected. Learn: Why did Mark write his book? What a bold care leader Why is shifting perceptions important? 4 Mindset Shifts From I have to, to I get to do this. From victim to accountable leader From I don’t know to no one knows more about your loved one. Leaning into leaderships 5 Breakthrough Care Pillars you discovered, leading to your mom living so much longer, healthier, and happier. Being a Care leader and advocate Safety Find and be the best care team Hire and lead Who's on your extended care team? Nutrition, supplements, and medications Reframing safety and entertainment Where to get hiring protocols for caregivers Create a surround sound approach to care Environment Integrated senses Create the feelings you want How to lead and talk to doctors Get Marks' top takeaways Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post https://alzheimersspeaks.com/breakthrough-alzheimers-care-part-1-of-2-how-to-become-a-bold-care-leader-with-mark-wilson/ Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/FSb1rqjjMs4 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breakthrough-alzheimers-care-part-1-of-2-how-to/id986940432?i=1000776147092 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/4YUrQEoMnJLW6Jd9pIISDb Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432 Contact Mark Wilson Website https://www.boldcareleader.com Book - Breakthrough Alzheimer's Care is on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Breakthrough-Alzheimers-Care-Mark-Wilson/dp/1957354917 LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/boldcareleader/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/boldcareleader Instagram https://www.instagram.com/boldcareleader/ Contact Lori La Bey of Alzheimer’s Speaks Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Alzheimer's Speaks shifts dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world, one episode at a time, by raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites, since 2011. Alzheimer's Speaks is part of the Senior Resource Podcast Network. Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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