🧠Caregiving changes everything… but nobody really prepares families for the emotional weight of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
In this powerful episode of Parenting Up, comedian and caregiver advocate J Smiles takes you inside Day 2 of the 2026 Alter Dementia Summit for honest conversations about brain health, youth caregivers, faith, sleep, medical mistrust, and what families REALLY experience behind closed doors.
Featuring Dr. Fayron Epps and leading voices in dementia care, this episode explores:
✨ The truth about dementia caregiving
✨ Why “faith to action” matters in caregiving
✨ The Brain Health Recipe for prevention
✨ How dementia affects children and youth caregivers
✨ Clinical trials, trust, and the Black community
✨ Why sleep is a major pillar of brain health
Dr. Fayron Epps also shares the story behind her book From Faith to Action and explains how storytelling gave other caregivers permission to finally speak up about their experiences.
Whether you’re caring for a parent, grandparent, spouse, or simply want to learn more about Alzheimer’s awareness and brain health, this episode is filled with practical tools, emotional truth, and encouragement for the caregiving journey.
đź’ś Topics Covered:
• Dementia caregiving
• Alzheimer’s awareness
• Brain health tips
• Youth caregivers
• Black family caregiving
• Faith and caregiving
• Sleep and brain health
• Clinical trials and medical mistrust
• Caregiver support
đź“ŤRecorded at the 2026 Alter Dementia Summit
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