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The Disappearing Mind Podcast

The Disappearing Mind Podcast

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Millennial Caregiver Series: I’m Raising Kids and Caring for My Mom

Some days you're helping with homework. Other days you're sitting in a neurologist's office. Most days, you're doing both — and wondering if you're giving enough to anyone. When you're raising children while caring for a parent with dementia, it can feel like you're being pulled in every direction. In this heartfelt episode of The Disappearing Mind, host Dawn Platt explores the unique challenges facing the "sandwich generation" — balancing parenthood, relationships, a career, and dementia caregiving — all at the same time. It's a season of life few people expect, and one that can leave you feeling stretched, exhausted, and torn between the people who need you most. Dawn shares compassionate guidance on navigating caregiver guilt, protecting your relationships, helping children understand dementia, and finding grace when there are no perfect answers. If you've ever wondered how to care for everyone without losing yourself, this episode offers practical encouragement, fresh perspective, and hope for the journey ahead.

Millennial Caregiver Series: My Parent Has Dementia and I'm Only 35

What do you do when your parent is diagnosed with dementia while you're still in your 30s or 40s? If you're a millennial caring for a parent with dementia, you may feel like you're carrying more than anyone realizes. In this episode of The Disappearing Mind, host Dawn Platt explores the unique challenges facing younger caregivers — from balancing work, children, and finances to navigating grief, isolation, and life-changing decisions no one expects to make so soon. If dementia has entered your life earlier than you ever imagined, this conversation offers practical guidance, reassurance, and a reminder that you're not walking this journey alone.

Inside CAMP®: A Medicare-Covered Program for Brain Health

Could cognitive therapy help slow the progression of memory loss? In this episode of The Disappearing Mind, host Dawn Platt welcomes Tammy Rosso from Discovery At Home to discuss the Cognitive Assessment & Memory Program (CAMP®) — an innovative, Medicare-covered cognitive therapy program designed to help eligible individuals strengthen memory, support brain health, and maintain independence. Learn who qualifies, how the program works, what Medicare covers, and why early intervention can make a meaningful difference. Dawn and Tammy also explore how cognitive therapy can improve confidence, encourage social engagement, and provide hope for families navigating memory loss. Whether you're a caregiver, healthcare professional, or navigating a recent diagnosis, this conversation offers practical guidance and hope for living well with cognitive change.

Memory Care Explained: What Families Need to Know

Navigating a dementia diagnosis can feel overwhelming, especially when you're trying to make the best decisions for someone you love. In this new episode, host Dawn Platt is joined by memory care expert Maggie Mariello for a compassionate conversation about what families can expect as dementia progresses and how memory care can provide comfort, safety, and meaningful quality of life. Together, they explore the differences between assisted living and memory care, discuss behavioral changes, hospice, therapeutic communication, and the many support services available to families. Learn about the questions that rarely come up on a community tour but can make all the difference in navigating dementia care with greater understanding and confidence. Whether you're just beginning your caregiving journey or facing new decisions along the way, this episode offers practical guidance, gentle reassurance, and expert insights to help you feel more informed and less alone. If you've been wondering what to expect from memory care — or how to make informed, compassionate decisions for someone you love — this conversation is one you won't want to miss.

The Science of SMARTfit: How Dual-Task Training Is Transforming Cognitive Fitness

What if the key to protecting your brain isn't just exercise — but how you move and think at the same time? In this fascinating episode of The Disappearing Mind, host Dawn Platt welcomes SMARTfit CEO and cognitive fitness innovator Cathi Lamberti for a conversation that challenges everything we thought we knew about brain health. From cognitive reserve and dementia prevention to the surprising power of dual-task training, Cathi reveals how intentional brain-body engagement may help strengthen the mind, support cognitive function, and improve quality of life at any age. If you're searching for hope, practical strategies, and cutting-edge insights into cognitive wellness, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Top 10 Ways to Build and Preserve Cognitive Reserve

Can you really build a stronger, more resilient brain as you age? In recognition of Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month, host Dawn Platt explores the science of cognitive reserve — the brain’s ability to adapt, compensate, and stay strong despite aging or neurological changes. Discover 10 research-backed strategies to support brain health, reduce dementia risk, and boost cognitive resilience through everyday habits like exercise, sleep, nutrition, social connection, and lifelong learning. If you’re looking for practical ways to protect your memory and sharpen your mind, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.

Life Undeferred: A Son’s Story on Caregiving, Presence, and What Matters Most

What does it mean to find hope in the middle of dementia, loss, and a lifetime of hardship? In this powerful episode of The Disappearing Mind, host Dawn Platt sits down with Jerrid Sebesta, author of “Life Undeferred,” to explore a deeply personal story of resilience, caregiving, and transformation. From growing up in uncertainty to navigating his mother’s dementia and final days, Jerrid shares raw insights on faith, purpose, and the unexpected gifts within the caregiving journey. If you’re facing dementia, caregiving stress, or searching for meaning through grief and adversity, this inspiring conversation offers perspective, healing, and hope. Listen in or watch the video now.

The Social Media Effect (Part 2): Caregiver Judgment and Its Impact

When caregiving enters the world of social media, support can quickly turn into scrutiny. In part two of this series on social media’s impact on dementia caregiving, host Dawn Platt explores the uncomfortable reality of judgment within the caregiving community – why it happens, how online platforms amplify it, and the emotional toll it takes on families already under pressure. From bold opinions to quiet guilt, Dawn unpacks what’s really behind these interactions and offers a powerful reminder: there is no single “right” way to care. If you’ve ever felt judged – or caught yourself judging – this episode will challenge your perspective and help you protect your peace while navigating one of life’s most complex journeys. For more on this topic, be sure to listen to part 1 of this series: Dementia Caregiving in the Social Media Age: What Helps and What Hurts

The MIND Diet for Healthy Aging: Lifestyle Factors for Better Brain Health

What if the smallest choices you make each day could help protect your brain for years to come? In the third and final episode of this special series of The Disappearing Mind, host Dawn Platt sits down once again with registered dietitian and author Carrie Bloemers to turn insight into action. Together, they explore how simple, realistic nutrition habits can support cognitive health – whether you’re navigating a dementia journey or simply looking to eat healthier and think more clearly. With practical strategies, encouragement, and a focus on progress over perfection, this episode offers an empowering path forward for anyone ready to make meaningful change. Listen in or watch the video now.

Inflammation, the Brain, and Cognitive Decline: The Food Connection

Could something as simple as your daily meals be quietly shaping your brain health? In this second episode in a special three-part series of The Disappearing Mind, host Dawn Platt sits down with registered dietitian Carrie Bloemers to unpack the powerful connection between chronic inflammation and cognitive decline. With a blend of science, real-life insight, and practical guidance, this conversation reveals how small, sustainable changes can help protect the brain, support caregivers, and bring a sense of control and hope to a journey that often feels anything but. Listen in or watch the video now.

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