Episode 4: The Cruelest Part of Dementia: They’re still here

Dementia does not just affect memory. One of the cruelest parts of the disease is how it slowly changes the brain in ways families are not prepared for. In this episode, I walk through what is actually happening inside the brain and why behaviors that feel personal are really neurological.We talk about the hippocampus and why short-term memory disappears first, and why repeating questions, personality shifts, and confusion are all connected to brain changes.Understanding the brain behind the behavior helps caregivers respond with patience instead of frustration and reminds families that their loved one is not choosing these changes. The disease is.🎤 A Touch Of Love TALKS 🎤Be in the right place at the right time to get the right information. 🩷🩵🖤