Carlos Olivas III is a California native who is a three time caregiver. He currently cares for his dad who is living with Alzheimer’s and provides support to his adult daughter and his brother who have mental health concerns. Carlos is archiving and documenting his Dad’s dementia progression through his vast assortment of art.
In this episode, Carlos and I chat about how work can sometimes feel like respite, what his typical day looks like, how impactful Miguel’s story in the hit TV show This is Us was, self-care routines, and we list out a variety of support options for family caregivers.
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Words of Encouragement
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Links & Resources Mentioned
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- Alzheimer’s Association
- Caregiver’s passing before their care recipients
- No Barriers Caregiver’s Program
- Caregiving.com Champion Program
- Caring Across Generations
- Into the Dark Blue – support group for men’s mental health
- A glimpse of family caregiver Miguel in TV Series, This Is Us
- Understanding Brain Health, Instagram Live with Dr. Ed Park of Neuroreserve
- Is Long Term Care Insurance a Smart Buy?
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- Carlos and his father, Charlie
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- All of the prompts from the lightning round segment of the show are borrowed from Elizabeth’s book Just For You: a Daily Self-Care Journal. The journal is also now available as a digital download.
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