Caring for a Spouse with Dementia: In the beginning - Absolute Trust Talk

When one spouse has dementia, the other spouse becomes a caregiver, gradually over time taking on more and more responsibility and losing more and more of the partnership and joy of marriage. The caregiver's journey is difficult and lonely. https://absolutetrustcounsel.com/042-... Time-stamped Show Notes: 1:15 – Why did you write this book? 3:26 – What did Cheri first notice that makes her think something was wrong? It’s not just about losing my car keys. 5:21 – Cheri shares how she brought up the subject checking on Bob’s memory health 7:26 – These are the steps Cheri and Bob took to gain clarity on his diagnosis 12:37 – Kirsten and Cheri discuss one of the most important reasons to read her book – being thrust into the caregiver role 13:04 – Don’t feel bad about negative thoughts and feelings as a caregiver. It’s normal 14:03 – When do you talk about a diagnosis with friends and family? 15:40 – These are the most important things for caregivers to take care of in the early stages [Ad] Need assistance with your estate planning? We can help you understand your options and, legally, how you will best be protected at all touchpoints. https://absolutetrustcounsel.com/sche... We're pleased to provide a library of e-books to address common estate planning questions and concerns in practical, easy-to-understand language. https://absolutetrustcounsel.com/reso... Kirsten would love to offer you access to her Incapacity Planning resource page: https://absolutetrustcounsel.com/inca.... We’ve collected our top planning information all in one place so listeners can find videos, guidebooks, blog posts, and a host of information with tips and strategies on implementing, planning, and protecting themselves and their loved ones. Your Trust Administration Guide: The job of a trustee isn’t as easy as one may think. You must give legal notices, retitle assets, file tax returns, understand a legal document, and perform a variety of tasks most people find unfamiliar. As a trustee, if you forget a step or make a mistake, you could be held liable. Protect yourself, have a plan, and find out the next steps about your specific trust. Schedule a one-hour roadmapping session with Absolute Trust Counsel. We will review your trust, answer your questions and develop an action plan to get the job done right. https://absolutetrustcounsel.com/trus... Kirsten Howe and the Absolute Trust Counsel Team Can Be Reached at 925-943-2740 or [email protected]. Facebook: absolutetrustcounsel X: kirstenhowe LinkedIn: absolute-trust-counsel Instagram: absolutetrustcounsel Episode Credits The Absolute Trust Talk podcast is brought to you with the help of Q2Mark, led by Chief Marketing Officer Susie Hays. Since 2016, Q2Mark has partnered with Absolute Trust Counsel on all marketing communications—from brand development and website design to this podcast series with over 192 episodes, social media management, video production, and more. If you're business owner looking for comprehensive marketing support, visit https://q2mark.com/.