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EPISODE · Aug 15, 2025 · 44 MIN

From Governor to Caregiver: Martin Schreiber on Alzheimer’s, Love & Letting Go

from CareLab · host There's an OT for That!

What happens when the love of your life no longer remembers you? In this powerful episode of CareLab, former Wisconsin Governor Martin Schreiber opens up about his journey caring for his wife Elaine through Alzheimer’s. With warmth, humor, and vulnerability, he shares lessons from his book My Two Elaines, including how to let go, when to ask for help, and why therapeutic fibbing can be an act of love.Resources Mentioned:Find My Two Elaines and more from Martin Schreiber: https://mytwoelaines.comFind care equipment solutions: https://www.asksamie.comLearn about smarter care navigation: https://meetluma.usDiscover more CareLab episodes: https://www.carelabpodcast.com

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