What if dementia isn’t hopeless?

In this deeply human conversation, Angela Dragon sits down with occupational therapist Sira Botes, creator of the Botes Memory Method, to talk about brain health, aging, caregiving, cognitive decline, and the surprising ways we can preserve dignity, joy, and connection — even through dementia.

This episode goes far beyond medical labels.

They explore:

• The early signs of cognitive decline

• Why dementia is often misunderstood

• The 5 “flower stages” of cognitive decline

• How caregivers can reduce burnout

• The hidden power of touch, hydration, sleep, movement & nervous system regulation

• Why hope matters more than fear

• How families can support aging loved ones without stripping away independence

If you’re caring for aging parents ...