May 25, 2021

Relic (2020) & Dementia

1 hour

Relic tells the story of the effects on a family when one of its members starts suffering from Dementia. A horror film that's unsettling and heartwrenching. Ghouls discuss how the house symbolizes Edna's mind, why Kat refuses to investigate spooky hallways, and Gabe shares a personal experience of a caretaker caring for someone with Dementia.

Sources in this Episode:

‘Our hearts beat in unison’: Maryland family learns to cope with dementia

Dementia: Symptoms, stages and types

'It feels like a horror film': New dementia dramas 'Falling,' 'Supernova' aim for truthfulness over tears

Lifestyle Interventions Provide Maximum Memory Benefit When Combined, May Offset Elevated Alzheimer's Risk Due to Genetics, Pollution

Ways to Help/Get Help:

Alzheimer's Help Line

7 ways to be a mental health ally

behavioral health crisis intervention services

Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)

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