Lidia invites Trudy Callaghan, Publisher of Edify magazine, to share the story of her mom’s journey through Alzheimer's disease and Trudy’s lived experience as her mom’s caretaker. Hear about the challenges of coordinating care, advocating for the people you love most, and what it means to be on the “problem board”.

• (00:00) - Intro
• (01:38) - Hindsight
• (08:03) - The Diagnosis
• (13:20) - Navigating Care
• (18:53) - The Problem Board
• (26:40) - Lunch with the Gals
• (27:52) - Team Meets + Charts
• (35:04) - Grey Area
• (43:53) - The Death Thing
• (52:53) - In Your Own Words
• (01:07:34) - Comfort
• (01:19:47) - Close

If you live in Alberta, here are some free resources for your healthcare questions:

• General questions and information: MyHealth.Alberta.ca
• Alberta’s Province-wide Service Directory: informAlberta.ca
• Phone service for 24/7 advice and general health information: Health Link 811
  • Dial 811 from anywhere in Alberta.

For resources and information on how you could be on the podcast, visit lidiamolinara.com/podcast.

--Note--

The information provided on this podcast is not a substitute for medical care and is not intended to be considered medical advice. If you require any medical assistance, please speak with your healthcare provider.

--Credits--

Hosted by Lidia Molinara.

Produced and edited by Odvod Media.

Original music by Darrin Hagen.