Caregiver 101: Caring for a Loved One with Dementia-What You Need Know

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Caregiver 101: Caring for a Loved One with Dementia-What You Need Know
Jun 03, 2025
Baptist Health South Florida

If you or a loved one is facing the challenges of a Dementia diagnosis, this conversation offers a heartfelt and practical guide to help you through it. In this episode, we explore the emotional and day-to-day realities of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s—from managing difficult behaviors to coping with stress and burnout. You’ll hear honest, relatable stories and expert insights on what it truly means to care for someone living with memory loss. Whether you’re just beginning the caregiving journey or have been on it for years, this episode is here to help you feel supported and less alone.

 

Host:

Willard Shepard, Award-Winning Journalist

 

Guests:

Sandi Zelniker, Care Navigator and Clinical Social Worker, at Marcus Neuroscience Institute at Boca Raton Regional Hospital, part of Baptist Health

 

Cindy Maurer, Husband’s Caregiver