I Didn't Sign Up For This

I Didn't Sign Up For This

Alzheimer's Arkansas

Episodes 19
Avg. Duration 27m
Activity Active
Apple Rating 3.0 (2)
Since Feb 2024
Latest Episode Feb 2026

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19%
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About This Podcast

I Didn't Sign Up For This is the podcast where we navigate the unexpected journey of caring for loved ones with dementia. Host Carolyn invites you into candid conversations with caregivers and individuals whose lives have been touched by dementia. From moments of confusion to acts of profound love, we explore the challenges, the joys, and the unexpected twists that come with this journey. Brought to you by Alzheimer's Arkansas and underwritten by Elder Independence Home Care.

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Recent Episodes

S2E8 Better Together: Friendship Strengthened Through Caregiving

Feb 25, 2026 23m

🎙️ 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

Nov 27, 2025 9m

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

Nov 06, 2025 29m

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

Oct 15, 2025 24m

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

Oct 02, 2025 20m

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

Sep 17, 2025 23m

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

Aug 27, 2025 24m

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

Aug 13, 2025 26m

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

Nov 22, 2024 46m

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

Oct 23, 2024 41m

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

Sep 24, 2024 24m

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

Aug 31, 2024 35m

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

Aug 01, 2024 31m

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

Jul 02, 2024 21m

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

May 30, 2024 30m

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

Apr 30, 2024 30m

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

Mar 27, 2024 25m

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

Feb 28, 2024 23m

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

Feb 27, 2024 10m

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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