There are people truly living with dementia – working, laughing, advocating, and loving their families every day. In this powerful episode, we sit down in Detroit with three courageous guests who share what it’s really like to be living with dementia, from the first early signs to the long, frustrating road to getting the right diagnosis.

Hosted by comedian and caregiver behind Parenting Up Caregiving Adventures, this conversation will encourage anyone wondering, “Is something wrong with my memory or my loved one’s memory?” and remind you that having dementia does not mean your life is over.

In this episode on living with dementia, we talk about:

The early signs that made them and their families say, “Something’s not quite right”

Repeating questions, losing their place reading, trouble multitasking, and changes at work

Spouses, adult children, and grandkids noticing memory changes and pushing for testing

How hard it can be to get a clear diagnosis (multiple neurologists, psychologists, sleep doctors, and conflicting answers)

Being told it was “just depression,” “just anxiety,” or “just lupus” before finally hearing dementia or brain change diagnoses

What early diagnosis made possible: medication, planning, family conversations, and advocacy

The freedom of telling friends and family the truth instead of keeping secrets

Balancing dementia with other health issues, mental health, and long marriages

If you’re a caregiver, family member, or someone living with dementia yourself, this episode will help you feel seen, remind you that you are not alone, and give you language to start real conversations with doctors and loved ones.

Many thanks to Council of Dementia Minds and Wayne State University. For more information, visit: https://agreed.wayne.edu/community-impact

Host: @jsmilescomedy
Producer: @MiaHallTV
Editor: @annelise9152

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