Caring for the Caregivers with Liletta Harlem

In this episode of "Dementia Caregiver's Corner," Juliah is talking to Liletta Harlem, author, speaker and educator about her work educating the carers and family members for people with dementia. Liletta shares her experiences in learning about dementia and Alzheimer’s when her mother began to show signs of cognitive issues, dealing with dismissiveness and lack of empathy from many medical professionals before her determination won out. These experiences led her to create an initiative to educate the caregivers of people with dementia and create easy and accessible resources to help them. And began campaigns of education and outreach to reach communities. Discover the joys and challenges of Liletta's outreach campaigns, designed to educate communities and create awareness about dementia care. The episode highlights the unique difficulties in reaching African American communities, shedding light on the importance of tailored education and support for diverse caregiving experiences. Join Juliah and Liletta in this inspiring conversation as they navigate the landscape of dementia education, sharing valuable insights into the challenges faced by caregivers and the impactful ways education and outreach can make a difference. Tune in to "Dementia Caregiver's Corner" to learn about the triumphs and struggles of Liletta Harlem's journey and gain valuable knowledge to empower caregivers in their own unique paths. Find Liletta on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lilettaharlem Find more information about Liletta and her work here: https://lilettaharlem.com/   Follow Juliah Ratladi/Dementia Caregivers Corner Podcast on social media: Instagram: https://instagram.com/dementiacaregiverscorner?utm_source=qr&igshid=MzNlNGNkZWQ4Mg%3D%3D LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliah-ratladi-dementia-care-awareness/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DementiaCorner Podcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087493920768   Do you want to be a guest? email us on: [email protected] Dementia caregivers` Corner Podcast is available on the following platforms Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dementiacaregiverscorners-podcast/id1710778347  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6JeVOQteK08zsc7PTkRNTT Podbean: https://feed.podbean.com/dementiacaregiverscorner/feed.xml Amazon Music/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c6e17ee2-f194-4eae-b906-a854078dd530 TuneIn/Alexa: https://feed.podbean.com/dementiacaregiverscorner/feed.xml iHeart Radio: https://iheart.com/podcast/125013574 Player FM: https://player.fm/series/3517995  Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/dementiacaregiverscorners-podc-5494017