The Hidden Struggles of Families Living with Alzheimer’s Ft. Claire Webster w/ Anita Nowak Purposeful Empathy

The sandwich generation is feeling stretched to the limit. Especially if they’re caring for a loved one with dementia. In this special series devoted to widening our circle of empathy for people who often feel marginalized or misunderstood, watch this insightful episode featuring Claire Webster, a Certified Dementia Care Consultant. After her mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, Claire felt isolated and overwhelmed. After suffering from a major burn-out, she founded Caregiver Crosswalk to help families navigate the complex journey of dementia care.  Together, we discuss:The emotional, practical, and systemic challenges that caregivers facePractical strategies to prevent caregiver burnoutThe importance of empathy and advocacy in healthcareCaregiver support resources, such as Dementia: Your Companion GuideIf you’ve ever wondered how to navigate the complexities of Dementia with empathy and agency—Claire’s story will inspire you.00:00 Preview01:16 Introduction 02:30 About Claire Webster04:18 Claire’s backstory10:55 The difference between Dementia and Alzheimer’s15:13 What are the early signs?18:17 How to manage family conflicts?21:27 Dementia: Your Companion Guide24:12 Empathy for a parent with Dementia28:28 How to support a parent caring for a spouse with Dementia31:26 Claire’s burnout story36:21 The silent struggle caregivers face that nobody talks about40:31 How can friends better support caregivers?45:07 Dementia care resources47:50 Claire Webster’s Purposeful Empathy storyCONNECT WITH ANITA✩ Email [email protected] ✩ Website https://www.anitanowak.com✩ Buy a copy of Purposeful Empathy http://tiny.cc/PurposefulEmpathyCA✩ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/anitanowak/✩ Instagram https://tinyurl.com/anitanowakinstagram✩ Podcast Audio https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyPodcast✩ Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/anitanowak.bsky.socialCONNECT WITH CLAIRE✩ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-webster-873904a7/ ✩ FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/McGillDEP✩ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mcgilldep/ SHOW NOTES✩ McGill Dementia Education Program https://www.mcgill.ca/dementia/ ✩ CareGiver Crosswalk https://www.carecrosswalk.com ✩ Dementia: Your Companion Guide https://www.amazon.com/Dementia-Companion-University-Education-Program/dp/1772470619Video edited by Jad Misri, Green Horizon Studio