156: Learning to Be an Alzheimer’s Caregiver Enriches Her Skills as a Life Coach

Julie Fleming is an author, speaker, and caregiver for her father, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2011. Learning about caring for her father through trial and error and extensive research, she created Alzheimer’s Caregiver Minute to share her experiences to help other caregivers. “The biggest benefit is having a sense of purpose, whether practicing law, coaching, or trying to get the word out about Alzheimer's. It's not fun and games all day long, but I so thoroughly enjoy the parts that are fun! What's better than doing something that's fun AND has a purpose behind it?”