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The Disappearing Mind: Episode Collection

Explore all episodes with Dawn Platt, as she guides listeners through dementia’s journey: diagnosis, coping, and care.

Family Conflicts Series Episode 3: Blended Family Dementia Drama - Who Really Knows Best?
May 29, 2025 | I'm Worried About
Family Conflicts Series Episode 3: Blended Family Dementia Drama - Who Really Knows Best?
Family Conflicts Series Episode 2: The Backseat Caregiver
May 22, 2025 | I'm Worried About
Family Conflicts Series Episode 2: The Backseat Caregiver
Family Conflicts Series Episode 1: The Decision-Making Battle
May 16, 2025 | I'm Dealing With
Family Conflicts Series Episode 1: The Decision-Making Battle
Dementia and the Heart: Understanding New Relationships
May 2, 2025 | I'm Dealing With
Dementia and the Heart: Understanding New Relationships
Supporting Dementia Caregivers: 7 Essential Do's and Don'ts
April 25, 2025 | I'm Worried About
Supporting Dementia Caregivers: 7 Essential Do's and Don'ts
Preventable Dementia? The Truth About Korsakoff Syndrome
April 18, 2025 | I'm Thinking About
Preventable Dementia? The Truth About Korsakoff Syndrome
Dementia Bathing Struggles: Transforming Resistance into Cooperation
April 11, 2025 | I'm Dealing With
Dementia Bathing Struggles: Transforming Resistance into Cooperation
Answering on Repeat: Navigating Repetitive Questions in Dementia Care
April 4, 2025 | I'm Dealing With
Answering on Repeat: Navigating Repetitive Questions in Dementia Care
Aggression to Wandering: Decoding Difficult Dementia Behaviors
March 28, 2025 | I'm Worried About
Aggression to Wandering: Decoding Difficult Dementia Behaviors
Understanding Memory Loss: Why Your Loved One Forgets You
March 21, 2025 | I'm Dealing With
Understanding Memory Loss: Why Your Loved One Forgets You
Lewy Body Dementia: Symptoms, Strategies & Family Support
March 14, 2025 | I'm Dealing With
Lewy Body Dementia: Symptoms, Strategies & Family Support
The 15-Minute Brain Health Test That Could Change Your Life
March 7, 2025 | I'm Thinking About
The 15-Minute Brain Health Test That Could Change Your Life
Home Alone with Dementia: Safety Guide for Caregivers
February 28, 2025 | I'm Dealing With
Home Alone with Dementia: Safety Guide for Caregivers
Frost & Found: Your Complete Guide to Winter Dementia Safety
February 21, 2025 | I'm Planning For
Frost & Found: Your Complete Guide to Winter Dementia Safety
The Memory Care Checklist: Critical Questions Families Should Ask
February 14, 2025 | I'm Dealing With
The Memory Care Checklist: Critical Questions Families Should Ask
The Caregiver’s Tightrope: Balancing Dementia, Family, and Self Care
February 7, 2025 | I'm Dealing With
The Caregiver’s Tightrope: Balancing Dementia, Family, and Self Care
Essential Dementia Questions Every Family Should Ask
January 31, 2025 | I'm Thinking About
Essential Dementia Questions Every Family Should Ask
The 7 Stages of Dementia That You Need to Know
January 24, 2025 | I'm Worried About
The 7 Stages of Dementia That You Need to Know
How to Prevent Dementia Caregiver Burnout
January 17, 2025 | I'm Planning For
How to Prevent Dementia Caregiver Burnout
Strategies for Managing Dementia Caregiver Stress and Anger
January 10, 2025 | I'm Thinking About
Strategies for Managing Dementia Caregiver Stress and Anger
Staying Connected: Adapting to Dementia’s Communication Challenges
January 3, 2025 | I'm Thinking About
Staying Connected: Adapting to Dementia’s Communication Challenges
Managing Sundowning During the Holidays
December 20, 2024 | I'm Planning For
Managing Sundowning During the Holidays
Holiday Help: Expert Advice on Supporting Loved Ones with Dementia
December 13, 2024 | I'm Dealing With
Holiday Help: Expert Advice on Supporting Loved Ones with Dementia
Dementia-Friendly Holiday Planning: Travel, Meals, and Family Connections
December 6, 2024 | I'm Dealing With
Dementia-Friendly Holiday Planning: Travel, Meals, and Family Connections
Holidays with Dementia: Gifts, Memories and Family Interactions
November 29, 2024 | I'm Thinking About
Holidays with Dementia: Gifts, Memories and Family Interactions
Finding Your Memory Care Community Match
November 15, 2024 | I'm Planning For
Finding Your Memory Care Community Match
Dementia Dilemmas: Expert Advice for Preserving Connections
November 8, 2024 | I'm Dealing With
Dementia Dilemmas: Expert Advice for Preserving Connections
Navigating the Emotional Journey of Dementia Care
November 1, 2024 | I'm Planning For
Navigating the Emotional Journey of Dementia Care
I'm Planning For: The Fourth Stage in Understanding Dementia
October 25, 2024 | I'm Planning For
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
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
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
I'm Thinking About: The First Stage in Understanding Dementia
From Thinking to Planning: The 4 Stages of Understanding Dementia Unveiled
September 27, 2024 | I'm Thinking About
From Thinking to Planning: The 4 Stages of Understanding Dementia Unveiled
Quick Cast: Reversible Dementia Symptoms and Other Mayo Clinic Insights
September 20, 2024 | I'm Worried About
Quick Cast: Reversible Dementia Symptoms and Other Mayo Clinic Insights
Understanding Dementia: A Guide to the Basics
September 13, 2024 | I'm Worried About
Understanding Dementia: A Guide to the Basics
Dementia Quick Cast: Signs It’s Time For Extra Help
September 6, 2024 | I'm Planning For
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 | I'm Thinking About
Alzheimer's Association Interview: Pivotal Advances in Alzheimer’s Funding and Research
Thriving Together: Nurturing Relationships Amid Dementia
August 23, 2024 | I'm Dealing With
Thriving Together: Nurturing Relationships Amid Dementia
Subtle Early Signs to Look for With Dementia
August 16, 2024 | I'm Thinking About
Subtle Early Signs to Look for With Dementia
Aging or Dementia? 10 Signs to Know
August 9, 2024 | I'm Thinking About
Aging or Dementia? 10 Signs to Know
Heart to Heart - Supporting a Spouse with Dementia
August 2, 2024 | I'm Thinking About
Heart to Heart - Supporting a Spouse with Dementia
The Long Goodbye: Dawn's Reflections After Her Mother's Passing
July 26, 2024 | I'm Planning For
The Long Goodbye: Dawn's Reflections After Her Mother's Passing
First Glimpse: Unveiling Dementia's Early Signs
July 19, 2024 | I'm Dealing With
First Glimpse: Unveiling Dementia's Early Signs
Living Well with Dementia: A Journey to Thriving - Part 3
July 12, 2024 | I'm Dealing With
Living Well with Dementia: A Journey to Thriving - Part 3
Living Well with Dementia: A Journey to Thriving - Part 2
July 5, 2024 | I'm Dealing With
Living Well with Dementia: A Journey to Thriving - Part 2
Living Well with Dementia: A Journey to Thriving - Part 1
June 28, 2024 | I'm Worried About
Living Well with Dementia: A Journey to Thriving - Part 1
When the Caregiver Needs Care too
June 21, 2024 | I'm Dealing With
When the Caregiver Needs Care too
Father's Day Special: A Daughter's Journey with her Dad's Dementia
June 14, 2024 | I'm Dealing With
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 | I'm Worried About
A Deep Dive into Dementia and Alzheimer's Statistics
Quickcast: Planning and Executing Storm Evacuations
May 31, 2024 | I'm Thinking About
Quickcast: Planning and Executing Storm Evacuations
Brain Storms: Managing Dementia During Natural Disasters
May 24, 2024 | I'm Worried About
Brain Storms: Managing Dementia During Natural Disasters
Supporting Families Through Dementia: Dawn's Journey
May 17, 2024 | I'm Thinking About
Supporting Families Through Dementia: Dawn's Journey
Bringing Care Home: Navigating Dementia Diagnosis to In-Home Support
May 10, 2024 | I'm Dealing With
Bringing Care Home: Navigating Dementia Diagnosis to In-Home Support
Real-life Q&A: Dawn Answers Questions from Families and Caregivers
May 3, 2024 | I'm Thinking About
Real-life Q&A: Dawn Answers Questions from Families and Caregivers
A Quick-Cast Guide on Mastering Dementia Communication
April 26, 2024 | I'm Worried About
A Quick-Cast Guide on Mastering Dementia Communication
Harmonies of Healing: Music's Role in Dementia Support
April 19, 2024 | I'm Dealing With
Harmonies of Healing: Music's Role in Dementia Support
Ambiguous Loss: Mourning the Person You Knew Before Dementia
April 12, 2024 | I'm Dealing With
Ambiguous Loss: Mourning the Person You Knew Before Dementia
Discussing the FAQs of ALZ
April 5, 2024 | I'm Thinking About
Discussing the FAQs of ALZ
Securing Tomorrow: Financial Planning Strategies for Dementia with Matt Marcoux, CFP®
March 29, 2024 | I'm Thinking About
Securing Tomorrow: Financial Planning Strategies for Dementia with Matt Marcoux, CFP®
Coping with Anxiety and Fostering Self-Compassion as a Caregiver
March 22, 2024 | I'm Worried About
Coping with Anxiety and Fostering Self-Compassion as a Caregiver
When Your Loved One Refuses a Diagnosis: One Woman’s Story
March 15, 2024 | I'm Thinking About
When Your Loved One Refuses a Diagnosis: One Woman’s Story
There's No Reasoning With Confusion: How Redirection Can Help
March 8, 2024 | I'm Worried About
There's No Reasoning With Confusion: How Redirection Can Help
In the Caregiver's Shoes: A Son's Experience with Dementia
March 1, 2024 | I'm Dealing With
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 | I'm Dealing With
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 | I'm Thinking About
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 | I'm Thinking About
Is It Truly Dementia? The Importance of Consulting with a Neurologist
Rooted in Care: Eldergrow Helps Dementia Residents Thrive
February 2, 2024 | I'm Worried About
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 | I'm Thinking About
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 | I'm Dealing With
Impactful Stories: Marjorie's memory loss anxiety (and coping mechanisms that helped!)
Impactful Stories: Navigating Marjorie's Memory Loss (continued)
January 12, 2024 | I'm Dealing With
Impactful Stories: Navigating Marjorie's Memory Loss (continued)
Impactful Memories: Marjorie's Plan
January 5, 2024 | I'm Dealing With
Impactful Memories: Marjorie's Plan
Proactive Brain Health to Live Well Every Day
December 21, 2023 | I'm Worried About
Proactive Brain Health to Live Well Every Day
Quick-cast: Dementia Caregiving When Life Gets Real
December 14, 2023 | I'm Dealing With
Quick-cast: Dementia Caregiving When Life Gets Real
The Importance of an Accurate Dementia Diagnosis
December 7, 2023 | I'm Thinking About
The Importance of an Accurate Dementia Diagnosis
Worried About Your Loved One?
November 30, 2023 | I'm Worried About
Worried About Your Loved One?
How to Navigate the Holidays For Dementia Caregivers
November 23, 2023 | I'm Dealing With
How to Navigate the Holidays For Dementia Caregivers
Interview with Dr. Tallhamer: Boosting Brain Health and Movement Therapy
November 15, 2023 | I'm Thinking About
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 | I'm Worried About
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 | I'm Dealing With
Coping with Conflicts: The Family Dynamics of Dementia
My Mom's Late Stage Dementia Diagnosis
November 15, 2023 | I'm Planning For
My Mom's Late Stage Dementia Diagnosis
Introducing the Podcast!
November 14, 2023 | I'm Thinking About
Introducing the Podcast!

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