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EPISODE · Dec 12, 2025 · 56 MIN

Holiday Sanity for Caregivers: The Holiday Survival Guide for Caregivers

from Alzheimer's Speaks · host Lori La Bey

Holiday Sanity for Caregivers: The Holiday Survival Guide for Caregivers                                                                                 Lori La Bey talks with a former Chief of Surgery and Oncology Pioneer, Dr. Wolfgang Spangenberger. He now champions the most overlooked group in healthcare – long-term caregivers for family members and friends. His work brings expert clarity, compassion, and real solutions to those who find themselves running the long-term care marathon. LEARN: Learn when and why laughing things off can be beneficial Life is not perfect, be present Reset your expectations – What is reasonable? Protecting your energy - It's ok to say no. Learn to set boundaries Try to keep routines Learn the difference between the hot compression and the steady compression. Say goodbye to your multitasking Remove distractions The differences between Self-care and Selfishness Learn what the Unexpected Marathon is How to Prevent Burnout   Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post https://alzheimersspeaks.com/holiday-sanity-for-caregivers-the-holiday-survival-guide-for-caregivers/   Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/IQ3bFlQpANA   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/holiday-sanity-for-caregivers-the-holiday-survival/id986940432?i=1000740960424   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/6fKokVmzBVxW5a0AL8rk7B   Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432   Dementia Map Calendar   Contact Dr. Wolfgang Spangenberger Website  https://WolfgangSpangenberger.com FREE Gift  - Available for 2 weeks for our Alzheimer’s Speaks Community from the 1st day of airing. https://WolfgangSpangenberger.com/Sanity Purchase the Book on Amazon  https://amzn.to/47TW5g6 The book is available for $9.99, and the Kindle version for $4.99. We've priced it "kindly" so that more caregivers can benefit.    Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Shifting 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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