How Nine Siblings Managed Dad's Dementia Care Across States | The Care Table Ep. 23

This episode features siblings Kelly and Chris Mooney sharing their heartfelt caregiving journey for their father, highlighting the importance of family involvement, communication, and planning in dementia care.Takeaways:- Sibling involvement in caregiving- Signs and diagnosis of Alzheimer's- Home care vs. facility care costs and decisions- Communication strategies with dementia patients- Importance of planning and documenting wishesSound Bites:"We all felt honored to help him.""Keep things simple and stick to routines.""He loved his life and his family."Products/Books/Resources:The End of Alzheimer’s Book - https://amzn.to/4c68YqMDoor Chime - https://amzn.to/4mn9V1eMedical Data Emergency Alert Bracelet - https://amzn.to/3NTI9NqInsoles for Airtag Hidden Holder, Tracker Devise Case - https://amzn.to/4vp6ThfAir Tracker Tags-4 Pack: Smart Bluetooth Tracker - https://amzn.to/4vhLGpnHome Instead - https://www.homeinstead.com/Some of the links provided are affiliate links. I may receive a commission if you purchase through these links. Thank you for your support!Guest Links:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pkmooney/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-mooney-5632944/Chapters:00:00 Introduction to the Caregiving Journey02:07 Siblings in Caregiving: Roles and Responsibilities06:15 Navigating Health Decline and Diagnosis10:07 Adjusting to Changes: Home Care and Support15:31 The Importance of Companionship in Caregiving17:38 Financial Aspects of Home Care21:51 Discussing Wishes and Future Care Plans25:41 Reflections on the Caregiving Experience28:22 Innovative Caregiving Solutions31:20 Personalizing Care for Comfort33:25 Navigating Emotional Challenges36:48 Learning and Adapting as Caregivers39:48 Lessons Learned from Caregiving42:41 Conversations About Future Wishes45:23 The Dual Loss of Alzheimer's47:20 Coping with COVID-19 Challenges53:31 Honoring a Life Well-LivedSupport The Care Table Podcast:Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCareTableFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaretable/Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Care-Table/61580615603797/Our website: https://www.thecaretable.com/Email us: [email protected] rate and review us so we know if we’re helping you!