In this episode of Advice From Your Advocates, Attorney Bob Mannor sits down with Amy Shaw, PA-C, author, and founder of Better Dementia, for an important conversation about navigating Alzheimer’s disease, dementia caregiving, and family advocacy.

As a Physician Assistant and dementia educator, Amy brings both clinical expertise and real-world caregiving insight to the discussion. Together, they explore why dementia is so often missed or misdiagnosed, how families can better advocate for loved ones, and what caregivers need to know to improve quality of life while maintaining dignity throughout the dementia journey.

Together, they discuss:

• Early signs and diagnosis of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
• Why dementia is frequently missed in the medical system
• Communication strategies for dementia caregivers
• Managing difficult family dynamics during caregiving
• Education and support resources for caregivers and families
• End-of-life conversations and patient advocacy
• How caregivers can move from overwhelmed to empowered

With more families impacted by Alzheimer’s and dementia every year, this episode offers practical guidance, emotional support, and expert insight for caregivers, spouses, adult children, elder care professionals, and anyone supporting someone with memory loss.

If you are caring for a loved one with dementia, this conversation will help you feel more informed, prepared, and supported.

Resources Mentioned:
• Better Dementia
• Pattern Before Pathology: Diagnosis Begins at Home
• The Ark of Conversation: How to Guide Goals of Care

For more elder care, dementia caregiving, estate planning, and caregiver advocacy resources, visit Mannor Law Group.

Host: Attorney Bob Mannor, CELA, CDP

Executive Producer: Savannah Meksto, CDP

Asst. Producer: Samantha Noah, Shalene Gaul

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Mannor Law Group helps clients in all matters of estate planning and elder law including special needs planning, veterans’ benefits, Medicaid planning, estate administration, and more. We offer guidance through all stages of life.

We also help families dealing with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and other illnesses that cause memory loss. We take a comprehensive, holistic approach, called Life Care Planning. LEARN MORE...