Yvette Nicole Brown - Caretaking During Alzheimer's

In this episode of the mibo show, Shanti Das speaks with actress, host and caretaker Yvette Nicole Brown about her journey as an Alzheimer’s caretaker and advocate. Brown discusses her years of taking care of her father and the ups and downs that come with caring for a loved one. Shanti also opens up about her own personal experience as a caretaker. Both women offer honest insight and advice to people who are going through the same situation in their lives. 21.3% of Black people over 70 live with Alzheimer’s. This is true. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 21.3% of Black Americans ages 70 and older are living with Alzheimer’s. This statistic is also referenced by UC Davis Health. 1 in 5 people are doing some sort of role as a caregiver. This is true. According to AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving, more than 1 in 5 adults – roughly 53 million adult Americans – are unpaid family caregivers. A study by the Rosalynn Carter Center also shows as much as 22% of the U.S. workforce is composed of family caregivers. Those who are caregiving are more prone to mental stress than those who aren’t. This is true. According to Mayo Clinic, caregivers report higher levels of stress than people who are not caregivers. Additionally, a study found in the National Library of Medicine reports caregiving has all the features of a chronic stress experience and can be used as a model for studying the health effects of chronic stress. Please support Shanti Das' non-profit: https://www.silencetheshame.com LISTEN TO THE SHOW iTunes: https://apple.co/47uFPRS Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3sbtguE JOIN OUR COMMUNITY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themiboshow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themiboshow ABOUT US Welcome to the mibo show, where we focus on mind and body wellness… let’s talk about it!!! Each episode our guests will talk about their mental and/or physical health journey or that of their family. We will also have subject matter experts talk health facts and stats, best practices for wellness, and provide strategies to encourage us all how to live a healthy lifestyle where we prioritize our mind and body wellness on a regular basis!