22 - Adapting to Dementia and Memory Loss
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In this episode RuthAnn and Jenna talk about some of the challenges of caring for someone with dementia, memory loss, and behavioral changes. Lance was only 39 when he was diagnosed with dementia so people often did not believe that he had it.
Join RuthAnn and Jenna for this candid conversation, a few light hearted moments, and an inside look at the ways that dementia and memory loss change your life. RuthAnn shares the main thing she discovered that needed to change once Lance was diagnosed. She also talks about some of the other changes she made to make him more comfortable and at ease, which made it easier to care for him.
Dementia and memory loss are challenging at any age. If you are caring for someone who has dementia, or know someone who is, this is an episode you should listen to.
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