Dementia—it’s a word that sends shivers down our spines, and today we’re diving into the chaos of it all with our guest, Walter (Buddy) Pierce, who’s not just a psychologist and a pastor, but also someone living with Lewy Body Dementia.

Walter’s journey is a wild ride, from the bliss of a loving childhood in small-town USA to the gut-wrenching reality of losing his mother to dementia and then facing his own diagnosis.

And let’s be real, the way life throws curveballs at us is just ridiculous; he’s had to navigate the rocky roads of relationships, loss, and finding purpose amid the madness.

We’ll talk about how he clung to faith when everything seemed to spiral out of control, including a near-death experience on a mountain that felt more like a divine intervention than luck. So, if you're ready to explore this rollercoaster of emotions, spirituality, and the absurdities of life, stick around—it's gonna be a ride!

Takeaways:

• Dementia can strike anyone, and its impact on families is profound and often heartbreaking.
• Walter Pierce, a retired priest and motivational speaker, faces his own Lewy Body Dementia journey.
• Finding purpose after loss is crucial; Walter's story shows how faith can guide us.
• The bond with God can strengthen through adversity, as Walter's experiences highlight.
• Day-to-day life with dementia includes challenges like exhaustion and memory lapses; it's a rollercoaster ride.
• Walter's commitment to serving others remains strong, even as he navigates his own health struggles.