Marilyn Raichle Art of Alzheimer's | Moving from Caregiver to Care Partner

Marilyn Raichle Art of Alzheimer's | Moving from Caregiver to Care Partner

From BH Sales Kennel Kelp Holistic Healing Hour by Grandpa Bill

April 16, 2026 · 53 min

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Marilyn Raichle discusses the transformative power of art in Alzheimer's care and the shift from caregiver to care partner.

Can art bridge the gap when memory begins to fade? Today on BH Sales Wellness Wisdom , we are joined by the inspiring Marilyn Raichle (pronounced RAY-shul) . Marilyn is a Harvard-educated advocate, the Executive Director of Maude’s Awards , and the author of the moving book, Don’t Walk Away . After her mother, Jean, received an Alzheimer's diagnosis in her 80s, something miraculous happened: she started to paint. These weren't just hobbyist sketches; they were vibrant, witty, and sophisticated windows into a mind that was very much still "at work." In this episode, we use the KAVE-COGS framework to explore: The "Care Partner" Shift: Why moving away from the word "caregiver" changes the emotional frequency of your home. Creative Resilience: How visual art and sensory anchors (Auditory, Gustatory, and Kinesthetic) can bypass cognitive decline. Maude’s Awards: A look at the most innovative "Gold Standard" practices in dementia care today. Marilyn challenges the "empty shell" myth and shows us how to stay present, sovereign, and connected through the power of the creative spirit. 📢 WHAT SAY YOU, AUDIENCE? (Join the Conversation) We…

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Host: Grandpa Bill

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Organizations: Maude’s Awards

Books & works: Don’t Walk Away

Places: Harvard

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