A Grandson's 20-Year Dementia Caregiving Journey: Lessons Every Family Caregiver Needs - EP 170

For more than 20 years, Ed Taylor helped care for his grandmother through dementia - long before he ever considered himself a caregiver. In this episode of Desperately Seeking Senior Living, Ed shares the realities of family caregiving, including navigating cognitive decline, managing crises, making difficult care decisions and balancing caregiving responsibilities with work and everyday life. Together, we discuss caregiver burnout, power of attorney, hospice, family dynamics and the challenges many families face when trying to do it all on their own. Ed reflects on his "superhero cape" mindset that kept him carrying the weight of caregiving for years and explains why accepting help ultimately allowed him to return to his most important role: being a grandson. Whether you're currently caring for a loved one with dementia or preparing for the future, this conversation offers practical insights, honest reflections, and encouragement for every family caregiver. In this episode, we discuss: • Recognizing when caregiving has moved into crisis mode • Why power of attorney should be established before it's needed • Managing difficult family and sibling dynamics • The emotional impact of dementia on caregivers • Hospice myths and realities • How to know when it's time to ask for help • Why caregivers must prioritize their own well-being CLICK HERE for our DOABLE DOWNLOAD with FULL SHOW NOTES Follow us on INSTAGRAM for more doable tips! Need help finding senior living or care? BECOME A CLIENT TODAY! We can help with your search for senior living & care wherever you live! To connect with us & get your FREE GUIDE  goto - https://linktr.ee/Desperatelyseekingseniorliving Hit subscribe ✅ and spread the word! 📣 Listen wherever you listen to podcasts!  THANK YOU for listening in 🎧commenting, liking 👍, telling others 📣about the show!!  @desperatetodoable #desperatetodoable