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In the final episode of season three, Dr. Mia reflects on her love for working with people living with dementia and their caregivers. She shares the inspiring story of a couple, Bill and Pat, who exemplify the extraordinary daily acts of caregiving. Dr. Mia discusses the importance of acknowledging, validating, and redirecting communication strategies for dementia care. She also explores the complex emotions and grief that caregivers experience and emphasizes the need for self-compassion and mental health support. Dr. Mia concludes the episode by expressing her gratitude to the listeners and announcing an extended break before the start of season four in April 2024.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Podcast Statistics

01:28
Why I Love Working with People Living with Dementia

02:27
Inspiration from a Couple's Story

03:26
Honoring the Extraordinary-ness of Caregiving

04:26
The Love and Care Provided by Bill

05:21
Moments of Clarity in Pat's Decline

06:20
Bill's Continued Connection with Pat

06:50
Bill's Experience Shared with Medical Students

07:19
The Power of Caring

08:19
The Poem 'Do Not Ask Me to Remember'

09:35
Communication Strategies for Dementia Care

10:35
AVR: Acknowledge, Validate, Redirect

12:58
Holding Space and Staying Grounded in Caregiving

14:13
Processing Grief in Caregiving

15:10
Grief in Anticipation of Loss

16:07
The Complicated Relationship with a Loved One

17:35
Grief in Moments of Crisis

18:36
The Interplay of Parkinson's Disease and Cancer

21:35
The Work of Grief and Soul-Making

24:31
The Importance of Feeling and Holding Space

27:25
Taking an Extended Break and Gratitude

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