Dave Good was a District Court Judge living in Cedar Rapids. In 2003, at the age of 56, he was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s. His wife Kathy became his caregiver while continuing to work full time. On this episode, Kathy Good, who now guides other caregivers as the Senior Director of the Chris and Suzy DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging and Dementia of Mercy, shares her story. Then Good and Michael Wagler, Iowa State Director for the AARP, will talk about the resources those who care for loved ones with dementia. (This show was originally produced July 24, 2025.)
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A retired therapist and professor shares what Alzheimer's has felt like for him. Volker Thomas and Edie Pierce Thomas, his wife and primary caregiver, open up about diagnosis, caregiving and the moments that still bring relief. -
Whether you provide daily caregiving, participate in decision making, or simply care about a person with the disease, there are resources available. -
Caregiving always comes with challenges, but those in the sandwich generation are pulled between the needs of several generations.
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Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is among those leading a lawsuit against the federal government's new requirement for nursing home staffing. -
Adovcates say there is a critical need for providers who understand the unique needs of people who faced great trauma to come to America. -
According to the AARP, 330,000 caregivers are working without pay while caring for loved ones and family members who are unable to care for themselves due to age, illness or disability.
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There are 330,000 unpaid caregivers in Iowa right now. We’ll talk about the challenges they face and what could be done to give them the support they need for this essential work.
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A look at recent Alzheimer’s research that will be discussed at an upcoming Dementia Summit, as well as a discussion on the importance of early intervention
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All this week, IPR’s Rob Dillard has been exploring what it means to be a caregiver in Iowa.We wrap up the series by having a discussion with a number of…
