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Therapeutic Fibbing: Mastering the Art of Communicating with a Loved One with Dementia

Therapeutic Fibbing: Mastering the Art of Communicating with a Loved One with Dementia

FromDementia Matters


Therapeutic Fibbing: Mastering the Art of Communicating with a Loved One with Dementia

FromDementia Matters

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Length:
27 minutes
Released:
Feb 7, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Former Governor of Wisconsin, Martin Schreiber, returns to Dementia Matters to discuss different methods for communicating with a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, including therapeutic fibbing. Governor Schreiber has been a widely outspoken advocate for Alzheimer’s disease while caring for his late wife Elaine, who passed away from the disease in April of 2022. In this episode, he also talks about his book, My Two Elaines, where he opens up about his experience as a caregiver.
Guest: Martin Schreiber, Former Governor of Wisconsin (1977-1979), Former Lt. Governor of Wisconsin (1971-1977)
Show Notes
Learn more about Martin Schreiber and his book, My Two Elaines, at his website, or follow him on Facebook.
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Released:
Feb 7, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (96)

Dementia Matters is a podcast about Alzheimer‘s disease and other causes of dementia. Host Dr. Nathaniel Chin interviews leading scientists and caregiving experts to bring listeners the latest in Alzheimer’s disease news, research and caregiver resources. Brought to you by the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, find show notes and more resources at adrc.wisc.edu/dementia-matters.