Preventable Dementia? The Truth About Korsakoff Syndrome
In this episode of The Disappearing Mind, Dawn Platt explores Korsakoff Syndrome—a lesser-known but devastating form of cognitive decline that looks nothing like typical dementia. With compassion and ...
17 Apr 202514min
Dementia Bathing Struggles: Transforming Resistance into Cooperation
In this essential episode of The Disappearing Mind, Dawn Platt tackles one of dementia caregiving's most challenging yet rarely discussed realities: bathing resistance. With compassion and practical w...
10 Apr 202518min
Answering on Repeat: Navigating Repetitive Questions in Dementia Care
In this episode of The Disappearing Mind, National Dementia Trainer and Coach Dawn Platt tackles one of caregiving's most common challenges: managing repetitive questions from loved ones with dementia...
3 Apr 202519min
Aggression to Wandering: Decoding Difficult Dementia Behaviors
In this episode of The Disappearing Mind podcast, host Dawn Platt dives deep into the complex world of dementia caregiving, exploring challenging behaviors that can overwhelm and confuse families. Fro...
27 Mar 202528min
Understanding Memory Loss: Why Your Loved One Forgets You
In this week's new episode of The Disappearing Mind podcast, host Dawn Platt unravels the mystery of why someone with dementia can recall high school memories but forgets what they did earlier in the ...
20 Mar 202528min
Lewy Body Dementia: Symptoms, Strategies & Family Support
In this informative episode of The Disappearing Mind podcast, host Dawn Platt explores Lewy Body Dementia through a compelling real-world experience. Learn how this form of dementia differs from Alzhe...
13 Mar 202520min
The 15-Minute Brain Health Test That Could Change Your Life
In this informative episode of The Disappearing Mind podcast, host Dawn Platt tackles an often overlooked but critical aspect of healthcare for adults over 50: memory screenings. Learn how these simpl...
6 Mar 202513min
Home Alone with Dementia: Safety Guide for Caregivers
When is independence no longer safe for someone with dementia? In this episode, Host Dawn Platt tackles the emotional dilemma of leaving loved ones unattended. Sharing her own experiences as a caregiv...
27 Feb 202518min
