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Navigating Anticipatory Grief: Facing The Long Nightmare Of Dementia With J. Shannell Evans
Watching someone you love slip away slowly brings a heavy burden known as anticipatory grief and dementia. In this moving conversation, host Dr. Tina Fornwald welcomes author Joan Shannell Evans to discuss her personal journey caring for family members living with memory loss. Joan shares what happened when her mother began declining after her father died suddenly, revealing how loss triggers deep emotional pain. You'll learn practical ways to ask for family support early, avoid severe caregiver burnout, and lean into personal faith during impossible seasons. Joan also shares insights from…
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