Caregiving And The Power Of Poetry

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Welcome, Careblazers! In this heartfelt video, we sit down with Anne, an extraordinary caregiver with over 65 years of marriage and 20 years of caregiving experience. Anne opens up about her journey as her husband battles vascular dementia, sharing profound insights and poetry that will touch your heart.
Join us in this uplifting and insightful conversation about finding joy in the caregiving journey. Your support and shared experiences make the Careblazers community stronger. Together, we navigate the challenges and celebrate the victories. 💙
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📘 Connect with Anne's Poetic Journey: Here is a link to Ann's book The Dementia Spiral: amzn.to/42aKQMV
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In case you haven’t met me, my name is Natali Edmonds and I am a board certified geropsychologist. That means that I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in working with older adults. One day, while hiking a trail, I came up with the idea for Careblazers and I decided to see if posting videos online could provide help to the many other Careblazers in the world who don’t get to have help come directly to them in their homes. I hope that this work helps you in some way on your caregiving journey.
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🔍 Key Moments with Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
06:11 Choosing Joy in the Journey
10:25 Poetry as Healing
15:40 Strategies for Caregivers

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@DementiaCareblazers 5 ай бұрын

Here is a link to Ann's book The Dementia Spiral: amzn.to/42aKQMV

@eileenvorbachcollins4187 6 ай бұрын

The Away poem had me in tears. Beautiful. I can feel the love.

@shellz8775 6 ай бұрын

What a beautiful perspective Anne has. Thank you Anne for sharing your poems and heart & how you choose joy. Anne is precious in how she has such love and understanding for her husband. I’ve been working on these things. Changing how I think is an ongoing challenge. I am encouraged. Dr Natali helps me, now you too Anne. God bless you both for helping all of us out here navigating these different waters.

@juliagriego7693 6 ай бұрын

Her poetry captures the whole of dementia in little, loving bits❤

@ga-dx1fg 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for putting together this wonderful interview and to Ann for sharing her poetry. The "last lines of the "way' poem brought tears to my eyes.

@kimpeters9983 6 ай бұрын

Watching Dr. Natali and Teepa Snow really helped me understand what my brother was going through being his wife's caregiver. Our dementia journey began 6 years ago and ended on 12-23-2023. This was very helpful.

@pinguina75 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for this encouraging video. Working on these things everyday. The poem "Away" resonated deeply 😭 It was like hearing my feelings being read aloud. Can't wait until her book is published! Going out to buy another novel tomorrow to slip away a little ❤

@juliagriego7693 6 ай бұрын

Lovely guest, powerful poem, heartwarming💜🙏💞Thank you so much for ur info🌹

@carolbuckle3360 6 ай бұрын

I am amazed at how you bring to the fore exactly what I need as a Caregiver and as a volunteer facilitator of a dementia support group here in Scotland. This poetry is so so beautiful and relevant for me and for carers in my Community. Thank you Dr Natali and thanks to your guest today. 🙏

@elizabethmiller1833 6 ай бұрын

Anne’s perspective and loving kind way are an inspiration. My cancer journey also helped prepare me for this dementia journey with my husband of 40 years. Thank you for bringing your light into my life.

@angelicamoctezuma865 5 ай бұрын

What a Blessing to hear this interview with Ann . The poetry should be published. Feeling Blessed ❤🙏🏼💯😉👏🏽

@whitneysawyer483 6 ай бұрын

What a lovely poem. Thank-you for this video Careblazers :)

@rajkagolub8667 6 ай бұрын

The poem is so nice and useful. Thank you for letting us hear it and entering in your world of caregiving. Happy holidays to all caregivers and to you Dr. Natalie.

@erinruddell198 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for this!! It is so beautiful and helpful!❤

@michelegawrys7286 6 ай бұрын

Why I continue to watch Dr. Natali and Teepa Snow I don’t know. My caretaking journey ended 10/19/23 when Mom joined Dad. Now they are “Together forever”! Thanks for the beautiful poems and all your info Dr Natali.

@DementiaCareblazers 6 ай бұрын

Sending you so much love 💖

@snowdiahmambondiani2368 4 ай бұрын

Healing poems, woow

@janetstarnes3405 6 ай бұрын

Love You 🙏❤️

@jenniferwatson7118 6 ай бұрын

Awesome - thankyou both!

@lynda2250 6 ай бұрын

I’ve loved this video with Anne. Thank you for posting this, I will be replaying this when I need an attitude adjustment! Thank you, Anne, for all you shared. You have a beautiful spirit!🙏🫶

@stevenblack3092 6 ай бұрын

This has been a most informative experience in my dementia journey and we are are now in the final stages and knowing that this will be our last one together I’m grateful for the help and enjoying the time we have left ❤❤

@zumbakat37 5 ай бұрын

Crying my eyes out I'm going through this with my mom. She has terminal cancer and demetia. I had to leave the workforce to be a sole cargiver. I have no help right now. I'm really struggling and I know that I can turn this into a creative outlet for myself but the depression gets deep. I'm struggling about the being right thing. I need to pratice the dementia lie.

@shirleywilhite4226 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for all you do to bring us information.

@mariazematis3114 6 ай бұрын

Beautiful ❤ Not sure how I’ll find the link to the beautiful poetry book but though a comment might help! Cheers to 2024! Thank you for being a wonderful source of information and inspiration!

@DementiaCareblazers 6 ай бұрын

Hi @mariazematis3114 As soon as Anne's poetry book is published, we'll provide a link in the video description for those interested. 💖