When Dementia Changes Everything ...

When Dementia Changes Everything Overnight: A Sibling Caregiver Story with Wendy from This Is Your Brain on Mom

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The Care Collective Podcast por Mikayla Cluxton
T1 · E34
28 abr 2026
55:01

Notas del episodio

What if the first sign of dementia wasn’t memory loss, but a sudden fall that changed everything?

In this episode of The Care Collective Podcast, I sit down with Wendy, co-host of This Is Your Brain on Mom, to talk about her family’s real-life experience navigating the early stages of dementia and Alzheimer’s. We dive into the subtle signs that are often missed, how quickly cognitive decline can surface, and the emotional impact of stepping into a caregiving role for your parent.

Wendy shares what it’s like to care for her mom alongside her siblings, the challenges of balancing family, work, and caregiving, and how storytelling has become a powerful way to honor her mom’s life and legacy.

If you’re a caregiver, supporting a loved one with dementia, or trying to understand the early signs of Alzheimer’s, this episode offers honest insight, emotional support, and a reminder that you’re not alone.

🎧 Topics include:

  • Early signs of dementia and Alzheimer’s
  • Sibling caregiving dynamics
  • Navigating a sudden diagnosis
  • Emotional realities of caregiving
  • Honoring your loved one’s story through storytelling

Connect with our guest

https://yourbrainonmom.com/

Connect with The Care Collective

Follow the podcast for more conversations about caregiving, resilience, and navigating the realities of supporting aging loved ones.

https://linktr.ee/Carecollectivepodcast

Palabras clave

Caregiving
Eldercare
Childcare
grief
End of life
dementia care
nursing home
Memory care
mental health
healing