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EPISODE · Jan 21, 2026 · 38 MIN

Caregiver Levels: Alma Valencia's Story

from Whole Caregiver · host Erna and Megan

Alma Valencia shares her 10-year journey caring for her mother with frontotemporal dementia, explaining how caregiving roles evolve from a helper to a full-time protector. She discusses balancing family responsibilities, stepping away from her career, building community through her Instagram accounts, and finding small moments of joy amid challenges. Alma emphasizes the need for understanding and collaboration between caregivers and healthcare professionals, advocating for a more inclusive approach to dementia care. To learn more about Alma and her work, please find her on Instagram at: @mom_has_dementia and @thecaregivercomadre Many thanks to Alma for sharing her time with us!

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Alma Valencia shares her 10-year journey caring for her mother with frontotemporal dementia, explaining how caregiving roles evolve from a helper to a full-time protector. She discusses balancing family responsibilities, stepping away from her career, building community through her Instagram accounts, and finding small moments of joy amid challenges. Alma emphasizes the need for understanding and collaboration between caregivers and healthcare professionals, advocating for a more inclusive approach to dementia care. To learn more about Alma and her work, please find her on Instagram at: @mom_has_dementia and @thecaregivercomadre Many thanks to Alma for sharing her time with us!

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