Unexpectedly, a physician's journey of caring for her father with Alzheimer's disease leads to groundbreaking insights. From reversing cognitive decline to the impact of emotional trauma, Dr. Helena Popovic shares a wealth of evidence-based strategies for caregivers. Her unique blend of personal experience and scientific knowledge sheds light on effective coping strategies and self-care techniques for those caring for individuals with Alzheimer's. Get ready to dive into a treasure trove of information, humor, and wisdom, as Dr. Popovic reveals the power of joy, gratitude, and holistic well-being in the face of Alzheimer's disease.

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"The human brain is continually altering its function, cell number, circuitry, and chemistry as a direct result of everything we do, experience, think and believe. This is called neuroplasticity." - Helena Popovic

"The most important thing I could give him would be genuine joy, love, enthusiasm. So just looking after ourselves is just in itself already looking after the other person." - Helena Popovic

"The greatest gift that we can give to the people we care about are our life force, our energy, our enthusiasm, our passion." - Helena Popovic

In this episode, you will:

• Discover effective coping strategies to ease the challenges of caring for someone with Alzheimer's.
• Learn about potential methods to slow down or reverse cognitive decline in Alzheimer's patients.
• Explore the impact of emotional trauma on the risk of developing Alzheimer's and how to mitigate its effects.
• Uncover self-care techniques to maintain your well-being while caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's.
• Understand the benefits of practicing gratitude for your mental health and overall resilience.

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