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Episode Description:
Mark Wilson joins Ron Roel to discuss the approach to family caregiving he developed while caring for his mother. Drawing on leadership experience, he explores self-care, safety, teamwork, nutrition and the home environment. The conversation focuses on supporting dignity and quality of life for both caregivers and loved ones.
About the Guest:
Mark Wilson is the author of Breakthrough Alzheimer’s Care. He left an executive career to care for his mother and developed the Care Leader approach discussed in this episode.
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