Gut Punched: Alzheimer’s and Caregivers EP 99 - What works? What doesn’t?

In Episode 99 of Gut Punched: Alzheimer’s and Caregivers, host Jeff Edwards shares a personal, relatable perspective on how people react when they hear about the podcast and why its mission matters now more than ever.  From there, the episode explores practical guidance for caregivers, focusing on how to choose meaningful activities for loved ones living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. What works? What doesn’t? And how can caregivers better adapt to changing needs?  The conversation also tackles a trending headline claiming scientists have identified a single cause of cognitive decline, breaking down what it really means and what caregivers should know.    Plus, in the “What’s New With Alzheimer’s?” segment, Dr. John Huffaker answers a listener's question about lithium and its potential role in Alzheimer’s care and research. Throughout the episode, Jeff reinforces the podcast’s core caregiving principles, the Five Tenets, including self-care, building support systems, and embracing the caregiving journey with intention and resilience.   Whether you’re currently a caregiver or may become one in the future, this episode offers insight, honesty, and support for navigating one of life’s most challenging roles.   #Hashtags: #Alzheimers #Caregiving #DementiaCare #CaregiverSupport #MemoryLoss #HealthPodcast #Aging #CaregiverLife #MentalHealth #FamilyCaregivers #AlzheimersAwareness   Available on The Podcast Playground: Apple, Spotify, Pandora, Pod Bean, iHeart, YouTube and GUTPUNCHED.COM