Caring for Yourself While Caring for Your Spouse

"When the Sparkle Fades: Recognizing the Signs of Depression": "All I could say is he doesn't look right. The sparkle is gone. And I know that sounds like, like, it made no sense. And when the day they said, oh, he's depressed, I thought that's what that's it. That's what I've been trying to say, I guess, with saying. But to me, it was like, what I could see was that sparkle, that life in his eyes wasn't there anymore."- Gincy Heins, AuthorTitle: Caring for Yourself While Caring for Your SpouseWelcome to another episode of "Life Happens with Kim Hegwood." In this heart-to-heart conversation, we're joined by Gincy Heins, an insightful author and creator of Before the Diagnosis, More Stories of Life and Love Before Dementia." Today, Gincy opens up about her personal journey navigating the unexpected challenges of her husband's early diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) at just 55. She shares both the heartache and the coping strategies, offering invaluable advice to those caring for loved ones with dementia. We explore the emotional rollercoaster of accepting help, the struggle of balancing caregiving with personal health, and the importance of setting up a support system. Whether you're dealing with similar challenges or are just curious about the intricacies of dementia care, Gincy's story is sure to resonate. Join us as we uncover key insights and heartfelt experiences in this enlightening episode.How to Contact Gincygincyheins.com365caregivingtips.com [email protected]://www.facebook.com/gj.heinshttps://www.instagram.com/gincyheinshttps://www.facebook.com/365caregivingtipshttps://www.instagram.com/365caregivingBio:Gincy Heins has an MBA from Chapman University. She was selected as Alzheimer’s Orange County’s Family Caregiver of the year and heads one of the top fundraising teams for their annual Walk4ALZ. Gincy is a Senior Citizens Commissioner and teaches Games for Brains in Cypress, California. She volunteers with AARP’s Wish of a Lifetime and the American Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces division. Gincy is a speaker, podcast guest, co-author of the 365 Caregiving Tips series, and creator and editor of Before the Diagnosis: Stories of Life and Love Before Dementia and Before the Diagnosis: More Stories of Life and Love Before Dementia.______________________________________________________________Contact Kim Hegwood- Elder Law AttorneyWebsite: https://hegwoodgroup.comFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/HegwoodLawLinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/company/hegwoodlaw/YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-ZaoTAWChvaz-HEFQcdcbQ