Darren Fuemmeler and Ann Marie Martin
Recorded
March 10, 2025
37:12 minutes
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Id:
mbb000463
Description
Darren Fuemmeler (69) speaks with wife Ann Marie Martin (62) about Ann Marie's experience as a caregiver for their mother.Subject Log / Time Code
Ann Marie Martin and Darren Fuemmeler remember the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and taking care of their parents by grocery shopping for them. Both remember Ann Marie's mother's fall and a subsequent hospital stay.
Ann Marie recalls their mother's continued health struggles and moving her to Huntsville Hospital and their experience there.
Ann Marie and Darren discuss transitioning Ann Marie's mother to at-home care. Both discuss Ann Marie's mother's experiences with dementia.
Darren and Ann Marie continue to share fun stories of their mother.
Both remember Ann Marie's mother being vaccinated against COVID-19.
Ann Marie remembers their mother asking for help and remembering their father. Ann Marie reflects on their experiences as a caregiver.
Ann Marie remembers a funny mixup with their mother and Ann Marie's cats.
Both share lessons from caregiving and a message for caregivers.
Participants
- Darren Fuemmeler
- Ann Marie Martin