A Young Woman's Story of Having a Parent with Dementia

This is a replay from May 19th, 2020 Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites. Today Lori La Bey host of Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio talks with Marisa Plescia who will be sharing her personal story of having a father with Alzheimer’s disease.  Marisa wants to empower other young adults and teens who have a parent with a form of dementia. Learn 1)  If there were surprising times during her journey both positive and challenging times for herself and her family? 2) How did Marisa come to terms with her father's diagnosis? 3) How did becoming a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer's in your 20s affect her, especially in the dying process?  4) Marisa shares her experience after her father passed away.   Contact Information for Marisa Plescia Email:  [email protected]   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/255okRnEgfCUqXq1NWcrT3   Listen to Our Other Shows Her https://omny.fm/shows/alzheimer-s-speaks   Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at www.AlzheimersSpeaks.com Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites since 2011.  Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.