Caregiver Insights with Drs. Jacobs and Mayer

In this informative episode of Chatting with Betsy, host Betsy
Wurzel shares valuable caregiver insights in her conversation with
Dr. Barry J. Jacobs and Dr. Julia L. Mayer about their newest
collaboration, The AARP Caregiver Answer Book — a must-have
resource for caregivers at any stage of their journey. Structured
in a helpful Q&A format, the book answers real-life caregiving
questions and provides emotional, practical, and spiritual
guidance.Betsy and her guests explore critical topics, including
the importance of education, self-care, and end-of-life planning.
The conversation also dives into how caregiving transforms us, why
it’s important to find purpose afterward, and the benefits of
mental health counseling and support groups. They stress how vital
it is to keep communication open with spouses, partners, and
children throughout the caregiving process.These caregiver insights
highlight the need for resources that validate the caregiver’s
journey and provide practical support. Betsy shares her heartfelt
opinion that this book belongs in every physician’s office and
wishes it had been available during her own caregiving experience.
She considers it an essential resource that every family should
have access to. Listen to this egaging interview with Betsy Wurzel
and Drs. Jacobs and Mayer on vaulable information for all
caregivers:     Click here to listen... Where
to Buy The AARP Caregiver Answer BookYou can purchase your copy of
this essential guide at:

AARP Website

Amazon.com

Bookshop.org

About the AuthorsDr. Barry J. Jacobs is a clinical
psychologist, family therapist, and Principal at Health Management
Associates, a national healthcare consulting firm. He is the author
of the widely praised book, The Emotional Survival Guide for
Caregivers: Looking After Yourself and Your Family While Helping an
Aging Parent. He has written extensively for AARP.org and AARP
Magazine. Dr. Jacobs also has personal experience as a caregiver
for his mother (who had vascular dementia) and his stepfather (who
had Alzheimer’s disease).Dr. Julia L. Mayer is a clinical
psychologist who has spent over three decades helping women in
caregiving roles, those in troubled marriages, and individuals with
histories of sexual trauma. She is the author of A Fleeting State
of Mind and is a former president of the Board of The Philadelphia
Psychology Network. She also co-hosts the podcast Shrinks on Third,
which centers on psychology and social justice. Dr. Mayer has also
been a caregiver herself, supporting her father after the sudden
loss of her mother, and later, her in-laws.Together, they
co-authored:

AARP Meditations for Caregivers: Practical, Emotional, and
Spiritual Support for You and Your Family

AARP Love and Meaning After 50: The Ten Challenges to Great
Relationships — and How to Overcome Them

The AARP Caregiver Answer Book (featured in this interview)

A Final Message from the AuthorsDr. Barry J. Jacobs and
Dr.Julia L. Mayer would like the readers and Caregivers to be
encouraged that you are doing or have done the best you could, not
to feel guilty or berate yourself if you lose your patience, be
proud and feel good about your caregiving  experiences and how
you supported your loved one through their journeyBy offering
compassionate caregiver insights drawn from both personal and
professional experience, Drs. Jacobs and Mayer provide reassurance
and strength for every family.

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