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Refresh My Memory The Podcast
Refresh My Memory is a podcast about the journey of caring for parents with dementia. Through a mix of storytelling, humor, and candid conversation, hosts Karen Good Marable and Nailah Elridge share their deep insights on what it means to navigate life as a caregiver, and hopefully build community in the process.
Join us weekly as we talk to medical experts, dementia advocates, fellow caregivers, and each other about an array of topics such as what it means to manage mom and dad, how to age responsibly, the importance of self-care, and trusting ourselves in the process.
Episodes
12 episodes
Navigating Caregiving During the Holidays
The holiday season can be a time of stress for caregivers. It presents unique challenges as they care for a loved one with dementia while also dealing with unfamiliar surroundings and complex emotions.In this special holiday episode, Na...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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51:51
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Season 1 Finale: It's a Celebration!
Today, we celebrate our 10th episode! Here we discuss highlights from the season, as well as an article in New York Magazine (The Cut) entitled, "Raising Kids Is the 'Best Job in the World.' Why Is Caring for the Elderly the Worst?" by columnis...
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Episode 10
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40:44
The Power of Grandchildren
In this episode, Nailah and Karen reminisce about the moments they shared with their grandparents and also celebrate the happiness of seeing our parents form deep and meaningful bonds with their grandchildren.
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Episode 9
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56:50
When I move you move: Living with your loved one
Whew! It can be a whirlwind when you move your parents in with you or have to move in with them. That was definitely the case for us. In this episode, Karen and Nailah discuss their experiences living with their parents. Are ...
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Episode 8
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49:24
Yes, you need Jesus AND Therapy...
Is therapy helpful for caregivers? Well, if you ask Karen and Nailah: Yes. In this episode of Refresh My Memory, the hosts discuss how they've utilized therapy in their respective caregiving journeys. This important mental health c...
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Episode 7
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48:12
Silence in Caregiving
Karen and Nailah talk about the sickness of secret-keeping in the Black community, the stigma of dementia and how finding community can set us free.
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Episode 6
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42:21
You Got the Diagnosis...Now What?
Nailah and Karen discuss what happened in the immediate moments after their loved ones received their dementia, from grappling with acceptance to preparing themselves for this scary new normal.
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Episode 5
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46:25
The Necessity of Self-Care
This episode was recorded during an unusually hectic Mother's Day weekend when Karen and Nailah were RUNNING. When they finally slowed down, they realized both the blessing and the toll of being a caretaker, the ways in which they sometimes ref...
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Episode 4
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41:53
Damn, Damn, Damn… It’s Dementia.
Nailah and Karen talk about the steps they took leading up to getting a dementia diagnosis: what they observed about their loved ones, the symptoms that couldn't be ignored, and what they learned in their quest for answers.Interested in...
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Episode 3
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49:37
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When I Realized My Parents were Aging...
In Episode 2, Karen and Nailah discuss the moments they realized their parents are aging--and thus they are aging too. We talk about the perceptions of "age" and "being old", the impact of having older parents, signs when we realized our parent...
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Episode 2
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52:32
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Nailah and Karen Sitting in a tree... T-A-L-K-I-N-G
Karen and Nailah discuss how they first met, where they were in their respective caregiving journeys, and how a vulnerable moment led to friendship and community. This is how Refresh My Memory began. You can learn more about the t...
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Episode 1
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