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S2E8 Better Together: Friendship Strengthened Through Caregiving
🎙️ Season 2 Finale — Part 1: Patti & Trudy’s Story BeginsIn Part 1 of this two-part season finale, we welcome Patti and Trudy—two friends whose lives became deeply intertwined through their…
S2E7 Making the Holidays Manageable: Encouragement for Every Caregiver
In this special Holiday Episode of I Didn’t Sign Up for This, host Carolyn shares a short, heartfelt, and educational message designed specifically for caregivers navigating the hectic holiday…
S2E6 More than a Month – Stephenie’s Alzheimer’s Story as a Daughter, Caregiver, and Advocate
In this episode of I Didn’t Sign Up for This, host Carolyn sits down with Stephenie Cooke, Executive Director of Alzheimer’s Arkansas, for a vulnerable conversation about what it truly means to…
S2E5 Caregiving and the Long Goodbye with Jennifer Hobbs
In this impactful episode of I Didn’t Sign Up for This, presented by Alzheimer’s Arkansas, host Carolyn sits down with Jennifer Hobbs, who shares her deeply personal journey of caring for her husband…
S2E4 Karen Walker Speaks: Finding Strength and Self-Care Through Caregiving
In this compelling episode of I Didn’t Sign Up For This, presented by Alzheimer’s Arkansas, host Carolyn sits down with caregiver and speaker Karen Walker to share her deeply personal journey. After…
S2E3 Rooted in Faith, Steadfast in Care: A Young Caregiver's Perspective
In this inspiring episode of "I Didn’t Sign Up For This" presented by Alzheimer’s Arkansas, host Carolyn sits down with Bri, a 30-year-old caregiver who has spent nearly a decade walking alongside…
S2E2 Caring for our Caregivers, an Interview with Carolyn
For this interview, we switch things up a bit. Our host, Carolyn, reflects on the powerful moments and lessons from Season 1, where caregivers opened up about their raw, unfiltered experiences of…
S2E1 Living Without, Loving Always: Theba One Year Later
We begin Season 2 of I Didn’t Sign Up For This with a conversation that is as tender as it is powerful. Host Carolyn welcomes back her dear friend Theba, a familiar voice from Season 1, who shared…
S1E10 A Life Rewritten: The Caregiver’s Shift
In this deeply personal episode of "I Didn't Sign Up For This," Theba Lolley opens up about the emotional and transformative journey of caring for both of her parents as they battled different forms…
S1E9 The Father's Mental Decline with Stephen Svetz
Carolyn with Alzheimer's Arkansas and Stephen Svetz discuss the complexities of caregiving, particularly in the context of distance caregiving for loved ones with Alzheimer's. Stephen shares his…
S1E8 A Cowboy's Tale of Dementia
Clint Bailey shares his unexpected journey into caregiving for his father, who suffered from Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. He discusses the challenges and dynamics within his family, the emotional…
Unexpected Realities of Caregiving: Navigating Dementia with Compassion, Humor, and Self-Care
In this conversation, Carolyn and Brittany Rush discuss the challenges and complexities of being a caregiver to someone with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. They explore the unexpected…
S1E6 Embracing Change: A Caregiver’s Guide to a Recent Dementia Diagnosis
In this episode of "I Didn't Sign Up For This," Carolyn has the privilege of speaking with Jennifer, who shares her personal journey following her mother’s recent dementia diagnosis. Jennifer…
S1E5 Radio Host to Caregiver | Jeff Allen
In this touching episode of "I Didn't Sign Up For This," we sit down with Jeff Allen, the beloved radio host of The Point 94.1. Jeff opens up about his deeply personal journey into the world of…
S1E4 The Art of Caring in Difficult Times
In this heartfelt episode of "I Didn't Sign Up For This," we delve into the emotional journey that caregivers experience while supporting loved ones with dementia. Caring for someone with dementia…
S1E3 Dementia Care and Beyond: An Interview with Dr. Bell
In this episode of "I Didn't Sign Up For This," host Carolyn sits down with Dr. Brian Bell, a distinguished hospice and palliative medicine specialist based in North Little Rock, AR. With over 28…
Caregiving in Strained Relationships: Navigating Triggers and Finding Resilience
Join host Carolyn and special guest Holly Fish in this powerful episode of "I Didn't Sign Up For This." Sponsored by Elder Independence Homecare, Carolyn and Holly delve into the emotional…
A Spouse's Journey Through Dementia Care
In the inaugural episode of "I Didn't Sign Up For This," host Carolyn embarks on a poignant exploration of the complexities of dementia caregiving, focusing on the unique perspective of spouses.…
I Didn't Sign Up For This Trailer
I Didn't Sign Up For This is a podcast by Alzheimer's Arkansas and underwritten by Elder Independence Home Care. These conversations with caretakers and family members of those who are affected with…
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I Didn't Sign Up For This has published 19 episodes since February 2024, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Mental Health.
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