UK Health Radio Podcast
UK Health Radio Podcast
22: Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver with JJ Elliott Hill, Natalie Elliott Handy & Emilie Elliott - Episode 22
22: Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver with JJ Elliott Hill, Natalie Elliott Handy & Emilie Elliott - Episode 22
22: Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver with JJ Elliott Hill, Natalie Elliott Handy & Emilie Elliott - Episode 22
Saturday 3rd February 2024
Join caregivers JJ, Natalie, Emilie, and Betsy Wurzel on the UK Health Radio Podcast as they share heartfelt stories of love, resilience, and mental health support.
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Episode Overview
- Betsy Wurzel shares her caregiving journey from childhood to caring for her husband with Alzheimer's
- The creation of the 'Kick Alzheimer's Ass' movement as a platform for caregivers
- Challenges and triumphs of caregiving experiences discussed openly
- Importance of mental health support for caregivers highlighted
- Embracing grief and celebrating memories of loved ones shared
Dementia robs the brain, but it cannot ever rob the heart of love. Keep loving, they hear you. They know, they feel the love. - Betsy Wurzel
Imagine starting your caregiving journey at the tender age of four. Betsy Wurzel did just that, and her story is one of many shared in this moving episode of the UK Health Radio Podcast. Titled 'Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver', this episode brings together JJ Elliott Hill, Natalie Elliott Handy, and Emilie Elliott to share their raw, honest experiences of supporting loved ones with Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.
Betsy, known for her fierce advocacy through the 'Kick Alzheimer's Ass' movement, joins them to reflect on the highs and lows of caregiving. From childhood responsibilities to adult challenges, they open up about the emotional rollercoaster that comes with caring for family members. This episode is not just about the struggles; it's also a celebration of the strength and love that caregivers bring to their roles.
Whether you're a caregiver yourself or know someone who is, you'll find inspiration and solace in their stories. Tune in to hear about the importance of mental health support, the power of community, and how love can transform even the toughest caregiving journeys.