Dementia Unfiltered

Ep. 36: Girl! Prosecco-Fueled Season Finale

Dang it, looks like Suzanne and Kelly are in deep and discussing visiting homes and how to manage incontinence. Also, they're feeling guilty for looking at what life would look like for Gloria somewhere else — but also, would she be happier? Are the sisters holding her back? Get involved with this Prosecco-fueled session (new podcast method unlocked?!), the last one before a much-needed break. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ep. 35: EPIC: Creating Memories Despite Alzheimer's

Suzanne and Kelly #NailedIt In this episode, the sisters discuss why Gloria's birthday was memorable, evern for her, plus more plans on how to keep her from gettin' loose and acclimate her after the move. PLUS she's got a new BFF, AND so does Kelly! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ep. 34: Gloria Signs Galore | Navigating Dementia While Moving House

Gloria's been pretty tame but the preparation continues for everything from seeking out better ways to track her to creating signs for Suzanne's new house that will help place her when she doesn't know where she is. Which is often. Kelly & Suzanne also prepare to say goodbye to living on the same street, which has been a caregiving lifesaver, and discuss the physical distance this will put between them. But, you know, we've got this! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ep. 33: Gloria Packed a Trashbag and Other Stories

The sisters convene again after Kelly's trip out of the country, and now she gets to hear all the juicy Gloria deets from Suzanne. It all started while she was still at the airport, as Mama packed her bag, and by bag we mean trashbag. Do what? Yep, you heard right! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ep 32: Dementia Confusion is Intensifying and Unpredictable.

When Gloria's sense of place fades, what do we do? Lie on the fly, for one. In this episode, Kelly and Suzanne talk about Gloria's recent distress and how to validate without gaslighting, how anger sometimes feels easier than sadness, and how caregivers must intentionally protect their own relationships! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.