The Disappearing Mind Podcast

This Wasn't My Role: When Dementia Forces New Responsibilities on Caregivers


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What happens when dementia suddenly forces you into roles you never imagined you'd be in?Host Dawn Platt shares a heart-wrenching encounter with a couple facing this exact crisis—when decades of divided responsibilities suddenly become one person's overwhelming reality. If you've ever felt lost trying to handle tasks your partner always managed, or fear what would happen if you had to take over everything tomorrow, this episode is for you. Dawn reveals the hidden support systems most people don't know exist and shares crucial warnings about those who prey on vulnerable caregivers during these transitions. You're not failing—you're learning, and you don't have to figure it out alone.

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