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A New Kind of Podcast Navigating the Dementia Journey

Join Host Dawn Platt, National Director of Memory Care, Dementia Trainer and Coach, as she takes listeners through the journeys of dementia: diagnosis, education, coping mechanisms, when to seek additional help, and so much more. 

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This unique weekly podcast breaks down the personal journey of understanding dementia, addressing concerns, common topics, and other issues that might arise as a loved one progresses through the disease.
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The 15-Minute Brain Health Test That Could Change Your Life
March 7, 2025
The 15-Minute Brain Health Test That Could Change Your Life
Home Alone with Dementia: Safety Guide for Caregivers
February 28, 2025
Home Alone with Dementia: Safety Guide for Caregivers
Frost & Found: Your Complete Guide to Winter Dementia Safety
February 21, 2025
Frost & Found: Your Complete Guide to Winter Dementia Safety
The Memory Care Checklist: Critical Questions Families Should Ask
February 14, 2025
The Memory Care Checklist: Critical Questions Families Should Ask
The Caregiver’s Tightrope: Balancing Dementia, Family, and Self Care
February 7, 2025
The Caregiver’s Tightrope: Balancing Dementia, Family, and Self Care
Essential Dementia Questions Every Family Should Ask
January 31, 2025
Essential Dementia Questions Every Family Should Ask
The 7 Stages of Dementia That You Need to Know
January 24, 2025
The 7 Stages of Dementia That You Need to Know
How to Prevent Dementia Caregiver Burnout
January 17, 2025
How to Prevent Dementia Caregiver Burnout
Strategies for Managing Dementia Caregiver Stress and Anger
January 10, 2025
Strategies for Managing Dementia Caregiver Stress and Anger
Staying Connected: Adapting to Dementia’s Communication Challenges
January 3, 2025
Staying Connected: Adapting to Dementia’s Communication Challenges
Managing Sundowning During the Holidays
December 20, 2024
Managing Sundowning During the Holidays
Holiday Help: Expert Advice on Supporting Loved Ones with Dementia
December 13, 2024
Holiday Help: Expert Advice on Supporting Loved Ones with Dementia
Dementia-Friendly Holiday Planning: Travel, Meals, and Family Connections
December 6, 2024
Dementia-Friendly Holiday Planning: Travel, Meals, and Family Connections
Holidays with Dementia: Gifts, Memories and Family Interactions
November 29, 2024
Holidays with Dementia: Gifts, Memories and Family Interactions
Finding Your Memory Care Community Match
November 15, 2024
Finding Your Memory Care Community Match
Dementia Dilemmas: Expert Advice for Preserving Connections
November 8, 2024
Dementia Dilemmas: Expert Advice for Preserving Connections
Navigating the Emotional Journey of Dementia Care
November 1, 2024
Navigating the Emotional Journey of Dementia Care
I'm Planning For: The Fourth Stage in Understanding Dementia
October 25, 2024
I'm Planning For: The Fourth Stage in Understanding Dementia
I'm Dealing With: The Third Stage in Understanding Dementia
October 18, 2024
I'm Dealing With: The Third Stage in Understanding Dementia
I'm Worried About: The Second Stage in Understanding Dementia
October 11, 2024
I'm Worried About: The Second Stage in Understanding Dementia
I'm Thinking About: The First Stage in Understanding Dementia
October 4, 2024
I'm Thinking About: The First Stage in Understanding Dementia
From Thinking to Planning: The 4 Stages of Understanding Dementia Unveiled
September 27, 2024
From Thinking to Planning: The 4 Stages of Understanding Dementia Unveiled
Quick Cast: Reversible Dementia Symptoms and Other Mayo Clinic Insights
September 20, 2024
Quick Cast: Reversible Dementia Symptoms and Other Mayo Clinic Insights
Understanding Dementia: A Guide to the Basics
September 13, 2024
Understanding Dementia: A Guide to the Basics
Dementia Quick Cast: Signs It’s Time For Extra Help
September 6, 2024
Dementia Quick Cast: Signs It’s Time For Extra Help
Alzheimer's Association Interview: Pivotal Advances in Alzheimer’s Funding and Research
August 30, 2024
Alzheimer's Association Interview: Pivotal Advances in Alzheimer’s Funding and Research
Thriving Together: Nurturing Relationships Amid Dementia
August 23, 2024
Thriving Together: Nurturing Relationships Amid Dementia
Subtle Early Signs to Look for With Dementia
August 16, 2024
Subtle Early Signs to Look for With Dementia
Aging or Dementia? 10 Signs to Know
August 9, 2024
Aging or Dementia? 10 Signs to Know
Heart to Heart - Supporting a Spouse with Dementia
August 2, 2024
Heart to Heart - Supporting a Spouse with Dementia
The Long Goodbye: Dawn's Reflections After Her Mother's Passing
July 26, 2024
The Long Goodbye: Dawn's Reflections After Her Mother's Passing
First Glimpse: Unveiling Dementia's Early Signs
July 19, 2024
First Glimpse: Unveiling Dementia's Early Signs
Living Well with Dementia: A Journey to Thriving - Part 3
July 12, 2024
Living Well with Dementia: A Journey to Thriving - Part 3
Living Well with Dementia: A Journey to Thriving - Part 2
July 5, 2024
Living Well with Dementia: A Journey to Thriving - Part 2
Living Well with Dementia: A Journey to Thriving - Part 1
June 28, 2024
Living Well with Dementia: A Journey to Thriving - Part 1
When the Caregiver Needs Care too
June 21, 2024
When the Caregiver Needs Care too
Father's Day Special: A Daughter's Journey with her Dad's Dementia
June 14, 2024
Father's Day Special: A Daughter's Journey with her Dad's Dementia
A Deep Dive into Dementia and Alzheimer's Statistics
June 7, 2024
A Deep Dive into Dementia and Alzheimer's Statistics
Quickcast: Planning and Executing Storm Evacuations
May 31, 2024
Quickcast: Planning and Executing Storm Evacuations
Brain Storms: Managing Dementia During Natural Disasters
May 24, 2024
Brain Storms: Managing Dementia During Natural Disasters
Supporting Families Through Dementia: Dawn's Journey
May 17, 2024
Supporting Families Through Dementia: Dawn's Journey
Bringing Care Home: Navigating Dementia Diagnosis to In-Home Support
May 10, 2024
Bringing Care Home: Navigating Dementia Diagnosis to In-Home Support
Real-life Q&A: Dawn Answers Questions from Families and Caregivers
May 3, 2024
Real-life Q&A: Dawn Answers Questions from Families and Caregivers
A Quick-Cast Guide on Mastering Dementia Communication
April 26, 2024
A Quick-Cast Guide on Mastering Dementia Communication
Harmonies of Healing: Music's Role in Dementia Support
April 19, 2024
Harmonies of Healing: Music's Role in Dementia Support
Ambiguous Loss: Mourning the Person You Knew Before Dementia
April 12, 2024
Ambiguous Loss: Mourning the Person You Knew Before Dementia
Discussing the FAQs of ALZ
April 5, 2024
Discussing the FAQs of ALZ
Securing Tomorrow: Financial Planning Strategies for Dementia with Matt Marcoux, CFP®
March 29, 2024
Securing Tomorrow: Financial Planning Strategies for Dementia with Matt Marcoux, CFP®
Coping with Anxiety and Fostering Self-Compassion as a Caregiver
March 22, 2024
Coping with Anxiety and Fostering Self-Compassion as a Caregiver
When Your Loved One Refuses a Diagnosis: One Woman’s Story
March 15, 2024
When Your Loved One Refuses a Diagnosis: One Woman’s Story
There's No Reasoning With Confusion: How Redirection Can Help
March 8, 2024
There's No Reasoning With Confusion: How Redirection Can Help
In the Caregiver's Shoes: A Son's Experience with Dementia
March 1, 2024
In the Caregiver's Shoes: A Son's Experience with Dementia
Alzheimer's At Home: Tips to De-escalate Aggression When Your Loved One Lives With You
February 23, 2024
Alzheimer's At Home: Tips to De-escalate Aggression When Your Loved One Lives With You
Advocating for Seniors: Host Dawn Platt Discusses Visit to FL Capital for Memory Care Legislation
February 16, 2024
Advocating for Seniors: Host Dawn Platt Discusses Visit to FL Capital for Memory Care Legislation
Is It Truly Dementia? The Importance of Consulting with a Neurologist
February 9, 2024
Is It Truly Dementia? The Importance of Consulting with a Neurologist
Rooted in Care: Eldergrow Helps Dementia Residents Thrive
February 2, 2024
Rooted in Care: Eldergrow Helps Dementia Residents Thrive
The Do’s and Don’ts of Medical and Estate Planning with Attorney Ed Wollman
January 26, 2024
The Do’s and Don’ts of Medical and Estate Planning with Attorney Ed Wollman
Impactful Stories: Marjorie's memory loss anxiety (and coping mechanisms that helped!)
January 19, 2024
Impactful Stories: Marjorie's memory loss anxiety (and coping mechanisms that helped!)
Impactful Stories: Navigating Marjorie's Memory Loss (continued)
January 12, 2024
Impactful Stories: Navigating Marjorie's Memory Loss (continued)
Impactful Memories: Marjorie's Plan
January 5, 2024
Impactful Memories: Marjorie's Plan
Proactive Brain Health to Live Well Every Day
December 21, 2023
Proactive Brain Health to Live Well Every Day
Quick-cast: Dementia Caregiving When Life Gets Real
December 14, 2023
Quick-cast: Dementia Caregiving When Life Gets Real
The Importance of an Accurate Dementia Diagnosis
December 7, 2023
The Importance of an Accurate Dementia Diagnosis
Worried About Your Loved One?
November 30, 2023
Worried About Your Loved One?
How to Navigate the Holidays For Dementia Caregivers
November 23, 2023
How to Navigate the Holidays For Dementia Caregivers
Interview with Dr. Tallhamer: Boosting Brain Health and Movement Therapy
November 15, 2023
Interview with Dr. Tallhamer: Boosting Brain Health and Movement Therapy
Interview with Rita Harrison: What It’s Like to Get a Dementia Diagnosis at 58
November 15, 2023
Interview with Rita Harrison: What It’s Like to Get a Dementia Diagnosis at 58
Coping with Conflicts: The Family Dynamics of Dementia
November 15, 2023
Coping with Conflicts: The Family Dynamics of Dementia
My Mom's Late Stage Dementia Diagnosis
November 15, 2023
My Mom's Late Stage Dementia Diagnosis
Introducing the Podcast!
November 14, 2023
Introducing the Podcast!