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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.

Introducing the Podcast!
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I'm Thinking About: The First Stage in Understanding Dementia
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The Importance of an Accurate Dementia Diagnosis
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Real-life Q&A: Dawn Answers Questions from Families and Caregivers
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I'm Worried About: The Second Stage in Understanding Dementia
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Essential Dementia Questions Every Family Should Ask
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There's No Reasoning With Confusion: How Redirection Can Help
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Living Well with Dementia: A Journey to Thriving - Part 1
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I'm Dealing With: The Third Stage in Understanding Dementia
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Bringing Care Home: Navigating Dementia Diagnosis to In-Home Support
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Thriving Together: Nurturing Relationships Amid Dementia
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Ambiguous Loss: Mourning the Person You Knew Before Dementia
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I'm Planning For: The Fourth Stage in Understanding Dementia
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Finding Your Memory Care Community Match
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My Mom's Late Stage Dementia Diagnosis
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The Long Goodbye: Dawn's Reflections After Her Mother's Passing
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Understanding the Dementia Journey

Since no two dementia journeys are alike, it’s important to break down the personal journey of understanding dementia by addressing concerns, common topics, and other issues that might arise as a loved one progresses through the disease. Using the four stages of understanding dementia as our guide, we provide helpful resources through each stage.

These four stages represent the ebb and flow of what a person with dementia might be experiencing, along with helpful tips and information for caregivers.

Cognitive Health & Wellness

Tips for Supporting Brain Health & Well-being and Slowing Cognitive Decline in Dementia

Cognitive health is vital for seniors as they age because it significantly impacts their overall quality of life. Maintaining cognitive function enables older adults to engage in social activities, pursue hobbies, and sustain meaningful relationships, all of which contribute to emotional well-being. Additionally, good cognitive health supports independence; seniors who think clearly and make informed decisions can manage daily tasks more effectively, allowing them to live autonomously for longer. 

Planning for the future

Guidance on Long-term Care Planning, Legal Considerations and Financial Support

Oftentimes, families of loved ones aren't prepared to take on the care of a loved one from a financial or legal standpoint. What can you do to prepare for your loved one or even yourself as we age? From legal advise, to financial and long-term planning, these articles will help clear up misconceptions and will provide guidance on where to start.

 

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