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EPISODE · Apr 24, 2025 · 19 MIN

Navigating Family Conflicts in Dementia Care

from Life Happens · host Kim Hegwood

The Hidden Impact of Social Isolation on Dementia: "The only difference I see in the family progression of this disease is that she was socially isolated, she stopped her career, She took care of him 24/7 and that brought it on twenty years earlier."Title: Navigating Family Conflicts in Dementia CareHow to Contact MaliaIn this episode of Life Happens with Kim Hegwood, we dive into the complex world of family dynamics and dementia care with our special guest, Malia Klein, the author of "Sisterly Shove." Malia opens up about her personal journey, sharing how the challenges of caring for her father with dementia led to a rift and later a reconciliation with her sister. Listen as Malia and Kim discuss effective coping strategies and the impact of dementia on family relationships. With practical insights and heartfelt stories, this episode guides those navigating similar paths in dementia caregiving. Tune in for a conversation that explores the emotional complexities of family, caregiving, and finding unity amidst life's most challenging moments. maliakline.comLink to Book- Sisterly Shovemaliamania.blogspot.comhttps://www.instagram.com/maliakline/BioMalia Kline co-authored the memoir Sisterly Shove and is an Acquisitions Editor for AlzAuthors, a collaborative that supports families navigating Alzheimer’s and dementia through books, blogs, stories, and podcasts. She has a BA in Journalism from UNC-Chapel Hill and studied screenwriting at UCLA Extension. The toilet-training video she wrote, It’s Potty Time, was named KidVid of the Year by the movie critics Siskel and Ebert. ______________________________________________________________Contact Kim Hegwood- Elder Law AttorneyWebsite: https://yourlegacylegalcare.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourlegacylegalcare/Facebook –https://www.facebook.com/YourLegacyLegalCareLinkedIn-https://www.linkedin.com/company/yourlegacylegalcare/YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@yourlegacylegalcareYour Legacy Legal Care 1150 Clear Lake City Blvd., Suite 100 Houston, TX 77062 (281) 218-0880

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