Cognition Changes vs Dementia: What Families Miss
Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease affect millions of families, but most people are unprepared for the emotional, behavioral, and communication changes that come with cognitive decline. In this episode, Dave Ritterling and Barb Faust have an honest conversation about dementia caregiving, early warning signs, communication breakdowns, family dynamics, and how to support aging parents with dignity and compassion. You’ll learn the difference between normal aging and dementia, how Alzheimer’s progresses, and practical ways families can better navigate memory loss, confusion, aggression, and grief…
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