Betraying the Caregiver: When Family and Friends' Misperceptions Make Them Turn Away

Betraying the Caregiver: When Family and Friends' Misperceptions Make Them Turn Away

In honor of World Alzheimer's Month, host Dawn Platt launches a powerful new series on dementia stigma with a heartbreaking yet eye-opening conversation. Meet Mary, a devoted daughter who cared for her mother with vascular dementia, only to face accusations, judgment, and social rejection from the very people who should have offered support. When her mother's friends began questioning Mary's motives and even believing confabulations and false accusations of abuse, Mary found herself defending not just her caregiving choices, but her character and love for her mother. This raw, emotional episode reveals the hidden pain families endure when dementia's cruel effects turn loved ones against their caregivers—and exposes how misunderstanding and denial can devastate those who need compassion most. A must-listen for anyone touched by dementia or those who want to truly understand what families face behind closed doors.

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Millennial Caregiver Series: I’m Raising Kids and Caring for My Mom

Millennial Caregiver Series: I’m Raising Kids and Caring for My Mom

Some days you're helping with homework. Other days you're sitting in a neurologist's office. Most days, you're doing both — and wondering if you're giving enough to anyone. When you're raising childre...

14 Elo 21min

Millennial Caregiver Series: My Parent Has Dementia and I'm Only 35

Millennial Caregiver Series: My Parent Has Dementia and I'm Only 35

What do you do when your parent is diagnosed with dementia while you're still in your 30s or 40s? If you're a millennial caring for a parent with dementia, you may feel like you're carrying more than ...

7 Elo 18min

Brain Storms: Managing Dementia During Natural Disasters

Brain Storms: Managing Dementia During Natural Disasters

How do you care for a loved one with dementia during a hurricane or other natural disaster or emergency? In this episode, host Dawn Platt and retired Collier County, FL Sherriff's Office Chief Tim Gue...

31 Heinä 39min

Proactive Brain Health to Live Well Every Day

Proactive Brain Health to Live Well Every Day

In recognition of World Brain Day, observed on July 22, The Disappearing Mind brings you an inspiring conversation about protecting and strengthening brain health at every stage of life. Host Dawn Pla...

24 Heinä 54min

Inside CAMP®: A Medicare-Covered Program for Brain Health

Inside CAMP®: A Medicare-Covered Program for Brain Health

Could cognitive therapy help slow the progression of memory loss? In this episode of The Disappearing Mind, host Dawn Platt welcomes Tammy Rosso from Discovery At Home to discuss the Cognitive Assessm...

17 Heinä 44min

Memory Care Explained: What Families Need to Know

Memory Care Explained: What Families Need to Know

Navigating a dementia diagnosis can feel overwhelming, especially when you're trying to make the best decisions for someone you love. In this new episode, host Dawn Platt is joined by memory care expe...

10 Heinä 42min

Real-life Q&A: Dawn Answers Questions from Families and Caregivers

Real-life Q&A: Dawn Answers Questions from Families and Caregivers

If you're caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or another type of dementia, you've probably asked yourself, "Is this normal?", "Am I doing the right thing?", or "How do I handle this?" In t...

2 Heinä 38min

The 15-Minute Brain Health Test That Could Change Your Life

The 15-Minute Brain Health Test That Could Change Your Life

To close out Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, we’re revisiting this informative episode of The Disappearing Mind, highlighting the importance of memory screenings for adults over 50.Learn how thes...

25 Kesä 13min

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