Journalist, Producer Kitty Eisele’s Honest Recount of Her Time as Caregiver

In this episode, Dr. Daniel Correa sits down with Kitty Eisele, journalist, author, and Emmy Award-winning producer for National Public Radio. Kitty shares the legacy of her father Albert Eisele—journalist and founding editor of The Hill—and her experience of being a caregiver for him in his final years after being diagnosed with dementia. Kitty also discusses her podcast Twenty-Four Seven: A podcast about caregiving that highlights the stories of individuals who are caregivers and how it has impacted their lives. A special thank you to Kitty Eisele for permission to feature a clip from her podcast Twenty-Four Seven: A podcast about caregiving. Additional Resources: Listen to Twenty-Four Seven: A podcast about caregiving Learn more about dementia Brain & Life Books Series: Navigating Life with Dementia Brain & Life Podcast: The ‘Humor and Heartache’ of Caregiving with Filmmaker Michelle Boyaner Brain & Life Podcast: Christina Zorich on the Joys and Struggles of Caregiving We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast? Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206 Email us at [email protected] Social Media:   Guest: Kitty Eisele – Twitter handle: @RadioKitty, Facebook: @kitty.eisele, IG @247_podcast Host: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea