Episode 11 | Alzheimer's San Diego: When Dementia Starts Changing Someone You Love
Dementia Caregiving can leave families wondering what to say, when to step in, and how to help an aging parent without taking away their independence.
In this episode of the Aging Parent Podcast, Valerie Upham sits down with Kristen Romea, LCSW, from Alzheimer's San Diego to talk about what families need to understand as memory loss and dementia begin changing everyday life.
They discuss early signs of dementia, how to approach a parent who doesn't recognize their own cognitive changes, when to involve a doctor, dementia home safety, caregiver burnout, and the difficult balance between safety…
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