Kansas City, Kan- We celebrate a “Week of Love” on the Morning Medical Update. Carlos Olivas III shares his journey of caring for his father, a US Navy vet and artist, who has Alzheimer's disease. Carlos moved back to Sacramento in 2016 to care for his father, facing isolation and challenges. He joined support groups and used CareText for caregiving resources. Carlos emphasizes the importance of self-care and support systems.
Dr. Jeff Burns and Michelle Niedens discuss the stages of Alzheimer's and the need for caregiver support. They highlight the significance of planning ahead, addressing caregiver needs, and the benefits of clinical trials.
Carlos Olivas III- Caregiver
- Carlos describes his father, Carlos Olivas Jr., as a proud US Navy vet and a gifted artist living with Alzheimer's disease.
- He recounts the shock of receiving a call from his father's dentist about his father's health decline.
Dr. Jeff Burns, Co-Director of University of Kansas Alzheimer's Disease Research Center
- Dr. Burns explains the different stages of Alzheimer's disease and the care needs at each stage.
- He discusses the importance of proper planning and supports to avoid a crisis.
Michelle Niedens, Social Worker and Director of the Cognitive Care Network, The University of Kansas Health System
- Niedens discuss the common physical and emotional symptoms caregivers experience and the importance of self-care.
- She discusses the importance of having a plan and addressing the worry list to avoid feeling overwhelmed. Learn more here: Resources for Providers
Tuesday the 11th is the next Morning Medical Update- We celebrate a week of love acknowledging the comfort and companionship kids need in the hospital. Learn how a mother’s love for her sick child 30-years-ago has become a world-wide love affair! The story of Shadow Buddies.
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