A Family Affair with Carlos Olivas: Alzheimer's, Dementia, Family Impact, and Caregiver Support

Into the Dark Blue

Alzheimer's and Dementia has a significant impact not only on the individual suffering from the disease, but also on their direct community. Carlos Olivas, the Dark Blue ambassador in Sacramento, has been the primary caretaker for his father with Alzheimer's for a number of years. In this episode Zach talks with Carlos about the reality of the effects this debilitating disease has on the family and friends of someone experiencing it; from the grief of having to watch someone you love change very quickly, to learning the patience and skills to ensure them the utmost dignity and comfort. There is support if you are faced with being a loved one's primary caregiver, and Carlos is a great resource to help you find it! Visit www.intothedarkblue.com to learn more about what we do as a nonprofit. You can donate to The Dark Blue and help build our 501(c)3 national network of men's groups at http://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thedarkblue, or find us on Patreon! Pick up some Dark Blue merch or some fresh undies made perfect for your anatomy, guys, and girls alike, from our sponsor at www.sheathunderwear.com, 25% off with promo code DARKBLUE. Get premium CBD products for 10% off at www.alamobotanicals.com with promo code DARKBLUE. Our sponsors donate a portion of the proceeds to our building our network of men's groups all around the United States! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/intothedarkblue/support