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The ‘Humor and Heartache’ of Caregiving with Filmmaker Michelle Boyaner

The ‘Humor and Heartache’ of Caregiving with Filmmaker Michelle Boyaner

FromBrain & Life


The ‘Humor and Heartache’ of Caregiving with Filmmaker Michelle Boyaner

FromBrain & Life

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Length:
44 minutes
Released:
Feb 16, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode Dr. Daniel Correa speaks with Emmy nominated filmmaker Michelle Boyaner about her experience as a caregiver for her parents. Michelle also talks about her documentary It’s Not A Burden: The Humor and Heartache of Raising Elderly Parents, which highlights experiences of adult children who are caring for their aging parents. Next Dr. Correa talks with Beth Kallmyer, vice president of Care and Support for the Alzheimer’s Association. Beth discusses the various resources offered by the Alzheimer’s Association and how their programs support people with Alzheimer’s and dementia-related diseases as well as their caregivers.  To contact the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline dial 800-272-3900.  Additional Resources:  https://www.itsnotaburden.com/  www.alz.org     https://www.brainandlife.org/articles/new-film-honors-caregiving   https://www.brainandlife.org/articles/how-women-balance-caregiving-children-careers   https://www.brainandlife.org/disorders-a-z/alzheimers-disease/   https://www.brainandlife.org/disorders-a-z/disorders/dementia   https://www.brainandlife.org/disorders-a-z/disorders/dementia-with-lewy-bodies     Social Media:    Guest: Michelle Boyaner @michelleboyaner (Instagram/Twitter) It’s Not a Burden Film @ItsNotABurden (Twitter)  Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Audrey Nath @AudreyNathMDPhD 
Released:
Feb 16, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

How do you keep your brain healthy? How can you live better every day after being diagnosed with a brain condition? Brain & Life® from the American Academy of Neurology tackles those questions and more in the only podcast dedicated to exploring the intersection of brain health and neurologic disease. Each week neurologist co-hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Audrey Nath speak with neurology experts, celebrity advocates, and people whose lives are affected by brain conditions to educate and inspire you to maintain a healthy brain and a healthy you.