The Disappearing Mind Podcast

The Disappearing Mind Podcast

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Family Conflicts Series Episode 3: Blended Family Dementia Drama - Who Really Knows Best?

In this raw and honest episode, dementia coach and host Dawn Platt tackles the most explosive family conflict she encounters: adult stepchildren battling their parent's spouse over care decisions. Through the story of Robert, his second wife Karen, and his protective daughter Lisa, Dawn reveals why these fights really happen (hint: it's not just about dad's wellbeing), and shares four game-changing strategies to stop the family warfare before it destroys everyone involved. If you're caught in this emotional tug-of-war or watching it tear your family apart, this episode offers the roadmap to peace you've been desperately searching for.

Family Conflicts Series Episode 2: The Backseat Caregiver

We've all encountered them: the family member who offers little help with daily caregiving but has plenty to say about how you're handling mom's dementia care. In this week's continuation of our Family Conflicts Series, if you're the primary caregiver dealing with criticism from family members who aren't doing the daily work, this episode is for you. Dawn Platt reveals why this frustrating dynamic happens so often in dementia families and shares practical strategies to set boundaries, protect your mental health, and handle the guilt and second-guessing. Learn when it's okay to limit contact and how to shift the conversation from criticism to actual solutions—because those who do the least often criticize the most.

Family Conflicts Series Episode 1: The Decision-Making Battle

In this thought-provoking episode of The Disappearing Mind, host Dawn Platt continues our family conflicts series by confronting the question every dementia care family eventually faces: whose decision is it anyway? When spouses and adult children clash over care choices, who truly has the right to decide? Through a compelling real-world scenario of a blended family in crisis, Dawn explores the delicate balance between legal authority and emotional reality. She offers practical wisdom for transforming power struggles into collaborative care, revealing how families can honor both relationships and responsibilities while keeping their loved one's needs at the center. An essential listen for anyone navigating the complex intersection of dementia, family dynamics, and decision-making.

Dementia and the Heart: Understanding New Relationships

In this week's episode, national dementia trainer and host Dawn Platt tackles one of the most painful challenges on the dementia journey: when your spouse with dementia falls in love with someone else. With sensitivity and compassion, Dawn addresses the heartbreak this situation creates while offering practical guidance for those facing it. Drawing from years of experience, she explains why this behavior happens, how to respond with dignity rather than confrontation, and why stepping into your loved one's reality can preserve both their comfort and your emotional well-being. Whether you're personally experiencing this difficult situation or supporting someone who is, this conversation provides the validation and strategies needed to navigate one of dementia's most complicated emotional territories.

Supporting Dementia Caregivers: 7 Essential Do's and Don'ts

In this week's episode, dementia trainer and coach Dawn Platt turns the spotlight onto an often-overlooked hero in the dementia journey: the caregiver. Drawing from personal experience and professional wisdom, Dawn reveals seven crucial practices that can transform how we support those carrying the weight of caregiving. From powerful listening techniques to avoiding common pitfalls, this episode offers essential guidance for friends and family who want to help but don't know how. Whether you're supporting someone with dementia or know someone who is, this conversation provides compassionate insights that will change how you show up for caregivers when they need it most.

Preventable Dementia? The Truth About Korsakoff Syndrome

In this episode of The Disappearing Mind, Dawn Platt explores Korsakoff Syndrome—a lesser-known but devastating form of cognitive decline that looks nothing like typical dementia. With compassion and clarity, Dawn uncovers who's most at risk, the surprising ways it manifests, and why it often goes unrecognized even by family members. Most importantly, she shares critical information about this condition that sets it apart from other dementias: unlike most, this one might be preventable. Whether you're a caregiver or simply interested in brain health, this episode offers essential insights into the profound connection between nutrition and cognitive wellbeing that could change how you think about dementia prevention.

Dementia Bathing Struggles: Transforming Resistance into Cooperation

In this essential episode of The Disappearing Mind, Dawn Platt tackles one of dementia caregiving's most challenging yet rarely discussed realities: bathing resistance. With compassion and practical wisdom, Dawn reveals why people with dementia often resist bathing and shares seven proven techniques to transform these difficult moments. Through real caregiver questions about handling aggression, denial, and water phobias, listeners will discover gentle approaches that preserve dignity while maintaining hygiene—turning daily "bathing battles" into opportunities for connection and reminding caregivers they're not alone in this intimate aspect of the dementia journey.

Answering on Repeat: Navigating Repetitive Questions in Dementia Care

In this episode of The Disappearing Mind, National Dementia Trainer and Coach Dawn Platt tackles one of caregiving's most common challenges: managing repetitive questions from loved ones with dementia. Dawn explores why people with dementia repeatedly ask questions like "What time is dinner?" or "When are we going home?" and provides practical strategies for responding with patience. Through real examples and actionable solutions, listeners will learn valuable techniques for redirecting conversations, creating visual reminders, and practicing essential self-care—transforming these challenging moments into opportunities for connection rather than frustration.

Aggression to Wandering: Decoding Difficult Dementia Behaviors

In this episode of The Disappearing Mind podcast, host Dawn Platt dives deep into the complex world of dementia caregiving, exploring challenging behaviors that can overwhelm and confuse families. From wandering and sundowning to unexpected aggression and hallucinations, Dawn provides a compassionate roadmap for understanding and managing these difficult moments. Discover practical strategies for creating a safe environment, decoding the hidden messages behind challenging behaviors, and maintaining meaningful connections with your loved one. Through expert insights and heartfelt listener questions, this episode offers hope and real-world solutions for caregivers navigating the unpredictable journey of dementia.

Understanding Memory Loss: Why Your Loved One Forgets You

In this week's new episode of The Disappearing Mind podcast, host Dawn Platt unravels the mystery of why someone with dementia can recall high school memories but forgets what they did earlier in the day. Discover the five distinct types of memory affected by dementia and learn practical strategies to maintain meaningful connections, even as their recognition fades. Dawn tackles pressing questions about repetitive behaviors and offers compassionate approaches for when your loved one no longer recognizes you.

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