When the Church Becomes the Care Team: On Dementia, Black Families, and the Future of Caregiving

#DementiaCare #BlackFamiliesAndDementia #FaithBasedCare #ChurchAndDementia #AfricanAmericanCaregivers #DementiaFriendlyChurches #CaregiverJourney #CultureOfCare #HealingCommunities #CarePOD In this episode of CAREPOD, Kiplee Bell, MD, MS, PA-C sits down with Dr. Fayron Epps, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN — Professor and inaugural Karen and Ronald Hermann Distinguished Chair in Caregiver Research at UT Health San Antonio — for a rigorous, necessary conversation about who is actually holding dementia care together in America. Dr. Epps has spent two decades building evidence-based programs at the intersection of faith, race, and caregiving. She is the founder of the Alter Program, the only nurse-led dementia-friendly initiative designed specifically for African American congregations, and a leading voice on why family caregivers must be treated as clinical subjects in their own right. Together, Dr. Bell and Dr. Epps examine the structural gaps in dementia care for Black families, the burden carried silently inside faith communities, what the science actually says about spiritual engagement and quality of life, and why an endowed chair in caregiver research — not just dementia research — is one of the most important academic appointments in nursing today. This is not a wellness conversation. This is a care leadership conversation. Topics covered in this episode include dementia caregiving for Black families, African American Alzheimer's caregiver support, faith-based dementia care programs, caregiver research in nursing, the GUIDE Model for dementia care navigation, caregiver burnout among healthcare professionals, health disparities in dementia care, nurse-led dementia programs, the family caregiver as patient, spiritual care and dementia quality of life, the Alter Program for African American congregations, and caregiver research at UT Health San Antonio. Episode themes: dementia care navigation | caregiving equity | faith community health | Black eldercare | caregiver wellbeing | nursing research | GUIDE Model | care leadership | The Double Shift™ ------------------------------------ Impactful Caregiving® YouTube Channel Our YouTube videos are not designed for formal training purposes but serve as valuable tools for caregiver awareness and as an introduction to Dr. Kiplee Bell’s work in caregiving, geriatric care, and health advocacy. To purchase Dr. Kiplee Bell’s books and other caregiving resources, explore her products on Amazon: 🔗https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks... Interested in skills training, speakers, workshops, certification, and/or online learning content for your organization? Visit https://www.impactfulcaregiving.com/, contact us at 856-581-3209, or email us at [email protected] to book Dr. Bell for speaking engagements or learn more about continuing medical education (CME) opportunities. Stay connected with Dr. Kiplee Bell on social media for updates on geriatric certification training, caregiving tips, and her latest work: Facebook:   / impactfulcaregiving   Instagram:   / impactfulcaregiving   TikTok:   / impactfulcaregiving   YouTube:    / @carepodpodcast   Are you a Corporate Entity Interested in Philanthropic Giving? Support Caregiver Coin, a 501(c) organization and division of the Impactful Caregiving® brand, dedicated to addressing the needs of older adults and their caregivers. Your contributions can make a difference in improving the lives of seniors and supporting those who care for them. For more information, contact us [email protected]. https://www.impactfulcaregiving.com/ Disclaimer: Use of Copyright-Free Material and All Rights Reserved The content in this video may include images or videos sourced from copyright-free websites. While efforts have been made to ensure the proper usage of these materials, all rights are reserved to their respective owners. If you believe that any content in this video infringes upon your rights, please contact us, and we will promptly address your concerns. More Related Tag: #GlobalCaregiving#InternationalCaregiving #CaregivingJourney#ExpatsCaregiving#caregiversupport #GlobalCaregivers#ElderCareAbroad#caregivingcommunity #RemoteCaregiving #caregiverlife #CaregivingChallenges #CaregivingTips #SelfCareForCaregivers #MentalHealthMatters #BreakTheStigma #EmotionalWellness #SelfCare #HealingJourney #Mindfulness #TherapyIsOkay #EndTheStigma #MentalResilience #WellBeing #SelfLove #SupportSystem #SeekHelp #YouAreNotAlone #EmotionalIntelligence #PersonalGrowth #MentalStrength #TherapyAwareness #OvercomingStruggles #PsychologicalHealth #caregivingtips #carepodpodcast #carepod #career ##caregivertips #caregivertips