RuthAnn Batchelder

For Those Who Care

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Welcome to “For Those Who Care”. Hosted by RuthAnn, who spent 25 years caring for her husband, Lance, a disabled U.S. Navy Veteran living with two rare blood cancers and early onset dementia, this podcast was created for caregivers and those who support them. Gain valuable insights and a deeper understanding of the caregiver’s life through honest conversations, personal stories, and interviews with caregivers and experts. RuthAnn and her guests explore the challenges, joys, and often overlooked moments of caregiving. Whether you are a caregiver yourself or someone who wants to better understa...

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RuthAnn Batchelder

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05 - How the Early Years Shaped Us 05.09.2024 19:24

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, RuthAnn and Jenna discuss the early events that shaped Lance and RuthAnn’s relationship and how their love helped them navigate life’s challenges. Jenna shares a poignant memory of a touching moment she witnessed between RuthAnn and Lance a couple of years before Lance passed away. Despite their fairy tale love, their story did not have a happy ending. Tune in to...

06 - Gratitude 05.09.2024 17:46

Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode, RuthAnn opens up about the transformative power of gratitude as she and Lance faced the challenges of cancer, dementia, and declining health. Through an intimate conversation with Jenna, RuthAnn reveals how their gratitude practice started and shares some of the unexpected sources of gratitude she discovered along the way. Tune in to hear an inspiring st...

02 - Part 1 The Story of Lance and RuthAnn 03.09.2024 22:28

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into the heartwarming story of how Lance and RuthAnn met and the thrill of finding someone you want to spend all your time with, despite the challenges of living far apart. Through detailed anecdotes, listeners will gain insight into the early events that shaped their relationship and how these experiences enabled them to live a full and meaningful life to...

Introduction 25.08.2024 2:21

Send us Fan Mail In this poignant introduction, RuthAnn shares her deeply personal journey of becoming a caregiver after her husband, Lance, was diagnosed with a rare blood cancer just 15 months into their marriage. Over the course of 27 years together, she spent 25 of those years as his dedicated caregiver. This introductory episode offers a glimpse into their life, the challenges they faced, and...