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.

Through the Four Stages of Dementia: A Podcast for Families and Caregivers
Why This Podcast Follows Four Stages of Understanding
This podcast is thoughtfully structured around the four stages of dementia, with each episode focusing on key moments in the journey. We offer guidance, answer common questions, and explore the emotional and practical challenges that come with each stage—helping families and caregivers feel more informed, more prepared, and less alone.
Whether you’re just beginning to seek answers or are facing the complexities of later-stage care, these conversations are here to support you. Learn more about The Disappearing Mind.
Four Stages of Understanding
This unique podcast breaks down the personal journey of understanding dementia—addressing common concerns and questions that arise as a loved one progresses through the disease. We invite you to explore the stages below and subscribe for weekly episodes that bring greater clarity and support to your journey.

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I’m Thinking About...
Maintaining Health, Preventing Illness, and Understanding Dementia
Further Reading & Resources: I’m Thinking About...
Helpful Insights on Maintaining Health, Preventing Illness, and Understanding Dementia

Self-Care for the Mind: Simple Practices for Mental Wellness in Your Golden Years
I’m Worried About...
Resources for Living Well and Caring for Those with a Dementia Diagnosis
Further Reading & Resources: I’m Worried About...
Resources for Living Well and Caring for Those with a Dementia Diagnosis

Is It Time to Consider Assisted Living for a Loved One? Here Are the Signs

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Nationally recognized for science-backed, personalized care that enriches life for people living with dementia.
I’m Dealing With...
Living with a Dementia Diagnosis and Seeking Education on Assistance and Support
Further Reading & Resources: I’m Dealing With...
Living with a Dementia Diagnosis and Seeking Education on Assistance and Support

Why Do People with Dementia Wander? Understanding the Behavior
I’m Planning For...
Long Term Care and End of Life Preparedness
Further Reading & Resources: I’m Planning For
Planning Tools and Guides for What’s Ahead

How to Pre-Plan a Funeral: A Step-by-Step Guide for Peace of Mind
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Every Dementia Experience is Different
The Disappearing Mind, hosted by National Dementia Coach Dawn Platt, helps listeners navigate along their personal journey with dementia through exclusive and direct perspectives that help tell the stories of people diagnosed with the disease, their caregivers and experts in the field.
With over 30 years of experience in Memory Care and Senior Living, Dawn breaks down various topics into “four stages of understanding,” a methodology developed to ensure this unique new podcast tackles the various questions, issues and challenges that may arise for families as they travel down this often long and confusing journey.
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