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Episode 9: Dementia Warning Signs to Watch for the Next Time You Visit a Parent
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For adults on a fixed income or navigating retirement, understanding the healthcare system for aging loved ones can feel confusing and costly. This conversation helps cut through that — with honest, experience-based advice on what steps to take, when to bring in help, and how to ask the right questions.
Key Topics Covered
What dementia really is — and why it's much more than memory loss (it affects safety, judgment, finances, and daily independence)
The most common types of dementia explained simply: Alzheimer's, vascular, Lewy body, frontotemporal, and mixed
Risk factors you…
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