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49: Male Caregivers & Alzheimer's with Marty Schreiber

49: Male Caregivers & Alzheimer's with Marty Schreiber

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In this heartfelt episode of Caregiver Chats, Dr. Lakelyn sits down with former Wisconsin Governor Marty Schreiber, who shares his caregiving journey with his wife Elaine, and the wisdom he’s gained from nearly two decades of supporting her through her journey living with Alzheimer’s. From heartbreak to humor, Marty brings raw honesty and practical advice for caregivers—especially men navigating this role.

Episode highlights include:

- The emotional impact of long-term caregiving and spousal loss- Unique challenges and strengths of male caregivers

- Practical strategies for managing daily dementia care- Hard-earned lessons and “what I wish I’d known” reflections- Encouragement and hope for today’s caregiving community

Helpful links from the episode:

- mytwoelaines.com

- www.facebook.com/MyTwoElaines

To learn more about this podcast and to subscribe to our caregiving newsletters, visit www.homeinstead.com/caregiverchats. Share your thoughts, experiences and ideas by emailing Dr. Lakelyn at caregiverchats@homeinsteadinc.com.

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