Karen Wheeler and Ian Murakami
Recorded
September 4, 2024
30:16 minutes
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mbb000230
Description
Karen E. Wheeler (66) speaks with conversation partner Ian Murakami (26) about being a caregiver to her mother who had Alzheimer's.Subject Log / Time Code
Ian Murakami (IM) asks Karen Wheeler (KW) to describe her mom.
IM asks KW what a "strong black woman" means to her.
KW shares some memories of her mom.
IM asks what KW inherited from her mom.
KW talks about being or transitioning into being a caregiver.
KW gets assistance with getting her mom diagnosed.
KW shares her reaction to the news.
KW shares she immediately became her mother's caregiver and what she's learned.
KW shares that the roles reversed.
IM asks about the time lapse between diagnosis and decide.
KW talks about the decision of a care facility.
KW shares what she learned about herself.
KW shares what being a caregiver meant for her.
IM asks KW about being part of her mom's death process.
KW shares how she remembers her mom.
Participants
- Karen Wheeler
- Ian Murakami