Kris chats with Ty Lewis, Caregiver, Momager, and CEO of Jordan Lewis Consulting, about her journey in caring for her mother, Gertrude, and how her professional background prepared her to become a caregiver.    Host: Kris McCabe is a full-time caregiver for her grandmother, Mary, who lives with Alzheimer’s. In 2017 Kris didn’t know much about Alzheimer’s or caregiving, she just knew she wanted the best life possible for her Grandma. They moved in together and started sharing their love on social media as they navigated this journey. On TikTok, Kris continues to create connections with fellow caregivers and sharing what she’s learned.   Jordan Lewis Consulting  

When a loved one begins to show signs of cognitive decline, hands-on activities like puzzles and coloring can be great tools to keep their senses engaged and motor skills strong.  Kris sits down with Mary Anne Roberto, a founding partner of Always Home Connected, an organization that provides activity boxes designed for people with dementia and Alzheimer’s. She reflects on her time as a caregiver and gives advice to help you find activities that can help you stay connected with the ones you love. To enter the giveaway for an Always Home Connected activity box, leave the show a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts then take a screenshot and email it to [email protected] with the subject line “Always Home Connected Giveaway.” Giveaway is only available to those living within the Continental United States.   Host: Kris McCabe is a full-time caregiver for her grandmother, Mary, who lives with Alzheimer’s. In 2017 Kris didn’t know much about Alzheimer’s or caregiving, she just knew she wanted the best life possible for her Grandma. They moved in together and started sharing their love on social media as they navigated this journey. On TikTok, Kris continues to create connections with fellow caregivers and sharing what she’s learned.

Being a caregiver to a partner or spouse comes with its own challenges but finding ways to maintain connection and shared experiences helps loved ones and caregivers alike. LeAnn Specht sits down with Kris McCabe to talk about caring for her husband, Jeff, who was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s in 2019. LeAnn shares how she balances work, family, and caregiving while still creating shared experiences with her husband.    Host: Kris McCabe is a full-time caregiver for her grandmother, Mary, who lives with Alzheimer’s. In 2017 Kris didn’t know much about Alzheimer’s or caregiving, she just knew she wanted the best life possible for her Grandma. They moved in together and started sharing their love on social media as they navigated this journey. On TikTok, Kris continues to create connections with fellow caregivers and sharing what she’s learned.  

Alma Valencia joins host Kris McCabe to explain how she balances caregiving as part of the “sandwich generation” - caring for both children in the house and parents.  Alma is a full-time parent to her own children and caregiver to her mother living with Frontal Temporal Dementia. Host: Kris McCabe is a full-time caregiver for her grandmother, Mary, who lives with Alzheimer’s. In 2017 Kris didn’t know much about Alzheimer’s or caregiving, she just knew she wanted the best life possible for her Grandma. They moved in together and started sharing their love on social media as they navigated this journey. On TikTok, Kris continues to create connections with fellow caregivers and sharing what she’s learned.

Nikki Nurse sits down with Kris McCabe to share how she was able to take time for herself while caring for her mother and how fellow caregivers can do the same. Nikki was a full-time caregiver to her mom for over a decade and is now a wellness advocate.  Host: Kris McCabe is a full-time caregiver for her grandmother, Mary, who lives with Alzheimer’s. In 2017 Kris didn’t know much about Alzheimer’s or caregiving, she just knew she wanted the best life possible for her Grandma. They moved in together and started sharing their love on social media as they navigated this journey. On TikTok, Kris continues to create connections with fellow caregivers and sharing what she’s learned.

Carlos Vera III talks with Kris McCabe about what it’s been like caring for his father, Carlos L. Olivas Jr., who is living with Geriatric Alzheimer’s Dementia. They talk about navigating grief, the importance of community, and the stigma around being a male caregiver.  Host: Kris McCabe is a full-time caregiver for her grandmother, Mary, who lives with Alzheimer’s. In 2017 Kris didn’t know much about Alzheimer’s or caregiving, she just knew she wanted the best life possible for her Grandma. They moved in together and started sharing their love on social media as they navigated this journey. On TikTok, Kris continues to create connections with fellow caregivers and sharing what she’s learned.