The Disappearing Mind Podcast

Family Conflicts Series Episode 2: The Backseat Caregiver


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We've all encountered them: the family member who offers little help with daily caregiving but has plenty to say about how you're handling mom's dementia care. In this week's continuation of our Family Conflicts Series, if you're the primary caregiver dealing with criticism from family members who aren't doing the daily work, this episode is for you. Dawn Platt reveals why this frustrating dynamic happens so often in dementia families and shares practical strategies to set boundaries, protect your mental health, and handle the guilt and second-guessing. Learn when it's okay to limit contact and how to shift the conversation from criticism to actual solutions—because those who do the least often criticize the most.

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