Today we talk in detail about caring for a loved one with Author Alfredo Botello, who wrote the book Spin Cycle: Notes from a Reluctant Caregiver. Alfredo took care of his mother living with dementia.  You will hear about a variety of experiences, and how he coped and adapted as he cared for his mom.  You will get a lot of great tips to make your journey a bit easier.

Learn About:

Honest comments on real situations

Shame and guilt - recognizing it and dealing with it.

Time orientation, appointments, and activities

Tracking and dispersing medications

Grooming, clothing, personality, and dignity.

Fixing vs. Acceptance

Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post   

https://alzheimersspeaks.com/open-mic-on-alzheimers-speaks-strategies-when-caring/

YouTube  Video

https://youtu.be/PcoGcbprR3k

Apple Podcast    

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alzheimers-speaks/id986940432

Spotify     

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7b438kAIPltGao9bmc2HVb

Pod Links     

https://pod.link/986940432

Alzheimer’s Speaks Website     

https://alzheimersspeaks.com/alzheimers-speaks-radio/

Dementia Map  

https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2025/2/25/alzheimer-apos-s-speaks-open-mic-airs  

Contact Alfredo Botello

Website  https://alfredobotello.com  

Facebook   https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551868357118

LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/alfredo-botello-aa16aaa0/

Instagram   https://www.instagram.com/alfredo_botello_author/

Twitter/X   https://x.com/alfredobotello 

Book  https://www.amazon.com/Spin-Cycle-Notes-Reluctant-Caregiver/dp/B0DLDR8NSS/

Share Your Story, Service, Product, or Tool on Alzheimer’s Speaks Open Mic

Join Alzheimer's Speaks Radio today on Open Mic as we shift dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time.  We love raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites!  So, we invite you to tell us how you are improving dementia care. We just ask all parties to hold to have a respectful conversation.

Share your dementia or caregiving story. Tell us about your service, product, or tool you have that can help others dealing with dementia.  Have you written a book, penned, or produced a song or film?  If so, we want to hear from you.  Maybe you are working on a research project or have a trial you are promoting. 

These conversations are always interesting.  Here are future recording dates if you would like to join us.

Mar. 18th, 2025
April 15th, 2025
May 20th, 2025
June 17th, 2025
July 15th, 2025
Aug. 19th, 2025
Sept. 16th, 2025
Oct. 21st, 2025
Nov. 18th, 2025
Dec. 16th, 2025

Contact Us To Be On The Next Open Mic  https://alzheimersspeaks.com/be-a-guest/

Contact Lori La Beywith questions or branding needs through www.AlzheimersSpeaks.com

Alzheimer's Speaks - 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.

Today we talk in detail about caring for a loved one with Author Alfredo Botello, who wrote the book Spin Cycle: Notes from a Reluctant Caregiver. Alfredo took care of his mother living with dementia.&nbsp; You will hear about a variety of experiences, and how he coped and adapted as he cared for his mom.&nbsp; You will get a lot of great tips to make your journey a bit easier.
Learn About:
Honest comments on real situations
Shame and guilt - recognizing it and dealing with it.
Time orientation, appointments, and activities
Tracking and dispersing medications
Grooming, clothing, personality, and dignity.
Fixing vs. Acceptance
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Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks Blog Post &nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="https://alzheimersspeaks.com/open-mic-on-alzheimers-speaks-strategies-when-caring/">https://alzheimersspeaks.com/open-mic-on-alzheimers-speaks-strategies-when-caring/</a>
YouTube&nbsp; Video
<a href="https://youtu.be/PcoGcbprR3k">https://youtu.be/PcoGcbprR3k</a>
Apple Podcast&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alzheimers-speaks/id986940432">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alzheimers-speaks/id986940432</a> 
Spotify&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/7b438kAIPltGao9bmc2HVb">https://open.spotify.com/episode/7b438kAIPltGao9bmc2HVb</a>
Pod Links&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
<a href="https://pod.link/986940432">https://pod.link/986940432</a> 
Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks Website&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
<a href="https://alzheimersspeaks.com/alzheimers-speaks-radio/">https://alzheimersspeaks.com/alzheimers-speaks-radio/</a> 
Dementia Map&nbsp; 
<a href="https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2025/2/25/alzheimer-apos-s-speaks-open-mic-airs">https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2025/2/25/alzheimer-apos-s-speaks-open-mic-airs &nbsp;</a>
<hr><hr>
Contact Alfredo Botello
Website&nbsp; <a href="https://alfredobotello.com/">https://alfredobotello.com </a>&nbsp;
Facebook&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551868357118">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551868357118</a>
LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alfredo-botello-aa16aaa0/">&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alfredo-botello-aa16aaa0/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alfredo-botello-aa16aaa0/</a>
Instagram&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alfredo_botello_author/">https://www.instagram.com/alfredo_botello_author/</a>
Twitter/X&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/alfredobotello">https://x.com/alfredobotello&nbsp;</a>
Book&nbsp; <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Spin-Cycle-Notes-Reluctant-Caregiver/dp/B0DLDR8NSS/">https://www.amazon.com/Spin-Cycle-Notes-Reluctant-Caregiver/dp/B0DLDR8NSS/</a>
<hr><hr>
Share Your Story, Service, Product, or Tool on Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks Open Mic
Join Alzheimer's Speaks Radio today on Open Mic as we&nbsp;shift&nbsp;dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time.&nbsp; We love&nbsp;raising all voices and delivering sound news,&nbsp;not just sound bites!&nbsp; So,&nbsp;we invite you to tell us how you are improving&nbsp;dementia care. We&nbsp;just ask all parties to hold to have a respectful conversation.
Share your dementia or caregiving story. Tell us about your service, product, or tool you have that can help others dealing with dementia.&nbsp; Have you written a book, penned, or produced a song or film?&nbsp; If so, we want to hear from you.&nbsp; Maybe you are working on a research project or have a trial you are promoting.&nbsp;
These conversations are always interesting.&nbsp; Here are future recording dates if you would like to join us.
Mar. 18th, 2025 April 15th, 2025 May 20th, 2025 June 17th, 2025 July 15th, 2025 Aug. 19th, 2025 Sept. 16th, 2025 Oct. 21st, 2025 Nov. 18th, 2025 Dec. 16th, 2025
Contact Us To Be On The Next Open Mic&nbsp;&nbsp;https://alzheimersspeaks.com/be-a-guest/
<hr><hr>
Contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Lori@AlzheimersSpeaks.com">Lori La Bey </a>with questions or branding needs through <a href="https://www.AlzheimersSpeaks.com">www.AlzheimersSpeaks.com</a>
Alzheimer's Speaks - 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.

Alzheimer's Speaks Radio gives voice to all, sharing resources, tools, and products.   Through collaboration & education we are changing dementia care.

Alzheimer's Speaks

The Alzheimer’s Speaks show was launched in 2011 and is believed to be the first dementia-specific radio program in the world. The show caters to all types of dementia and caring needs. It has an international audience and has had the honor to be recognized by some of the most renowned names in the world - Oprah, Maria Shriver, AARP, the National Institute for Dementia Education, and Sharecare.

Lori La Bey hosts the show.  Her own mother lived with dementia for 30 years.  Her compassionate heart creates a safe and comfortable environment for her guests to speak honestly and openly as her audience listens in.  Alzheimer's Speaks is about giving voice to all, and sharing resources, tools, and products. Through collaboration & education, we are changing dementia care.

On Alzheimer's Speaks you will hear from those living with a diagnosis of dementia, and their care partners - family, friends, and professionals.  We've had a variety of researchers, and companies who have created a diverse array of products, services, and tools to ease the journey ahead. 

Join us as we educate, raise awareness, and give hope to those living with or serving those that are diagnosed. Bottom line, we believe together we can combine everyday life in the trenches insights, with medical, academic, and research models, to offer more options to live well with dementia.

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Everyone is welcome on the show, so if you have a personal or professional story about dementia, caregiving, or resources you believe individuals and organizations need to know about to improve our dementia care please Email Lori La Bey.

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The Alzheimer’s Speaks show was launched in 2011 and is believed to be the first dementia-specific radio program in the world. The show caters to all types of dementia and caring needs. It has an international audience and has had the honor to be recognized by some of the most renowned names in the world - Oprah, Maria Shriver, AARP, the National Institute for Dementia Education, and Sharecare.
Lori La Bey hosts the show.  Her own mother lived with dementia for 30 years.  Her compassionate heart creates a safe and comfortable environment for her guests to speak honestly and openly as her audience listens in.  Alzheimer's Speaks is about giving voice to all, and sharing resources, tools, and products. Through collaboration &amp; education, we are changing dementia care.
On Alzheimer's Speaks you will hear from those living with a diagnosis of dementia, and their care partners - family, friends, and professionals.  We've had a variety of researchers, and companies who have created a diverse array of products, services, and tools to ease the journey ahead. 
Join us as we educate, raise awareness, and give hope to those living with or serving those that are diagnosed. Bottom line, we believe together we can combine everyday life in the trenches insights, with medical, academic, and research models, to offer more options to live well with dementia.
BE A GIVER OF HOPE - SUBSCRIBE, LIKE AND SHARE OUR EPISODES Everyone is welcome on the show, so if you have a personal or professional story about dementia, caregiving, or resources you believe individuals and organizations need to know about to improve our dementia care please <a href="mailto:Radio@AlzheimersSpeaks.com">Email</a> Lori La Bey.
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