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21st Aug 2020

008. Dementia Journey from a Daughter's Perspective

In this raw and touching episode of Aging in Style with Lori Williams, Kelli Sattler takes the guest's seat to reveal her mother's journey with Alzheimer's disease, and open up about how she navigated this sensitive time as daughter, wife and mother to three boys. 

Some of the most insightful tips from this conversation include 

-The warning signs of dementia and Alzheimer's disease

-How Kelli used technology to keep her mother safe

-How dementia affects family dynamics

-The journey to accept the truth

-The importance of self-educating and researching

-The journey of transitioning to memory care


In this conversation, Lori uses her knowledge as a Certified Dementia Practitioner, to guide this difficult conversation in a time when families may struggle to identify (or accept) the need for help, and how picking the right type of care for the family member doesn't need to be an overwhelming decision. 


Takeaways from this episode:

-Education and research are key for family members dealing with Alzheimer's disease patients.

-Once the disease progresses, it will be hard to make a family member who is suffering from dementia happy, as they experience a constant feeling of confusion.

-Be intentional with the type of belongings that the family members takes to a memory care facility.

-Technology gives a sense of security but it's an unfiltered reality of the daily struggles of a patient with Alzheimer's.

-Paranoia is a common symptom of Alzheimer's disease.

-The amount of caregivers and the frequency of their shifts needs to be selected intentionally. 


Topics discussed in this episode:

-Therapeutic Fibbing and Dementia Patients 

-Sandwich generations

-Caring for dementia patients

-Alzheimer's disease and dementia

-Personal stories of Alzheimer's disease

-How dementia affects family dynamics


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Aging in Style with Lori Williams
Aging in Style with Lori Williams is about finding the silver lining no matter what life throws at you. Whether you're a caregiver or an older adult, you can count on author and multi-award-winning senior living expert Lori Williams to provide you with education and resources on all aspects of aging. The podcast will introduce you to aging experts and inspirational seniors.
Lori pulls from her experience as the caregiver for her husband Mark who is a stroke survivor, and shares how to pay for care, navigate senior housing options, advocate for your loved one's care, and most importantly, learn to thrive not just survive as you age.
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