Love Doesn't End at Memory Care - A Caregiver's Powerful Story

Love After Memory Care: A Caregiver's Powerful Story" chronicles one man's journey with his wife as dementia forces them into the heartbreaking transition to memory care. However, his story showcases how love transcends memory loss. You'll gain insights on continuing to cherish your loved one through the memory care experience, understanding why temporary distance may be necessary, and what policy changes could better support dementia caregivers. If you're facing the emotional turmoil of a partner's cognitive decline, this episode offers hope, wisdom and a path forward with love. Our Guest - Max Sherman Get "Releasing the Butterfly" Here Max Sherman has served as Texas State Senator, President of West Texas State University, Dean of the Lyndon B Johnson School of Public Affairs, President of the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs, Vice President of the Harry S Truman Scholarship Foundation, as well as on numerous boards, including the Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, PCUSA Committee on Theological Education, and Federation of State of Humanities Councils. He published a book of several of the major political speeches of Barbara Jordan, his friend and colleague, entitled Barbara Jordan: Speaking the Truth with Eloquent Thunder (UT Press, 2010). ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Related Episodes: Love & Dementia: The Challenges of Caregiving Together An Alzheimer’s Love Story (Blue Hydrangeas) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Sign Up for more Advice & Wisdom - email newsletter. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Please help us keep our show going by supporting our sponsors. Thank you. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Feeling overwhelmed? HelpTexts can be your pocket therapist. Going through a tough time? HelpTexts offers confidential support delivered straight to your phone via text message. Whether you're dealing with grief, caregiving stress, or just need a mental health boost, their expert-guided texts provide personalized tips and advice. Sign up for a year of support and get: Daily or twice-weekly texts tailored to your situation Actionable strategies to cope and move forward Support for those who care about you (optional) HelpTexts makes getting help easy and convenient. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Make Your Brain Span Match Your LifeSpan Relevate from NeuroReserve I've been focusing a lot on taking care of my brain health, & I've found this supplement called RELEVATE to be incredibly helpful. It provides me with 17 nutrients that support brain function & help keep me sharp. Since you're someone I care about, I wanted to share this discovery with you. You can order it with my code: FM15 & get 15% OFF your order. With Relevate nutritional supplement, you get science-backed nutrition to help protect your brain power today and for years to come. You deserve a brain span that lasts as long as your lifespan. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Join Fading Memories On Social Media! If you've enjoyed this episode, please share this podcast with other caregivers! You'll find us on social media at the following links. Instagram Twitter LinkedIn  Facebook Contact Jen at hello@fadingmemoriespodcast.com or Visit us at www.FadingMemoriesPodcast.com