S1.E4: Through The Fog - What Is Dementia

SHOW DESCRIPTION:Award-winning author Beth Curry introduces Unbound - a podcast where she reads chapters from her non-fiction books and goes deeper, sharing the raw, unfiltered stories behind the words. This isn’t a traditional audiobook; it’s a free, conversational journey through trauma, healing, and liberation, starting with her internationally recognized book All These Beautiful Things. Beth explains why accessibility matters, who she is beyond her credentials, and invites listeners to break free from expectations together.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ABOUT UNBOUND:Unbound is where books meet real life. Award-winning author Beth Curry reads chapters from her non-fiction books and breaks free from the traditional audiobook format, diving deeper into the personal experiences, lessons, and liberation behind every page. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s free for everyone.IN THIS EPISODE:Beth reads "Through the Fog: What Is Dementia?" - a comprehensive guide to understanding dementia beyond simple memory lossThe early warning signs the family missed - from copier confusion to hundreds of daily phone callsThe different types of dementia and why Mom was never officially "staged"Reading behaviors as communication: why Mom refuses baths, rummages through drawers, or asks the same question repeatedlyThe concept of "ambiguous loss" - grieving someone who's still physically present but psychologically fadingPractical approaches to acceptance without surrender: living well alongside dementia's progressionResources and strategies that have helped Beth's family navigate this journeyCONNECT WITH BETH:🌐 Website: http://www.authorbethcurry.com📘 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/authorbethcurry💬 Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1109012831416889📧 Email: [email protected] THE SHOW:Unbound is completely free because these stories should be accessible to everyone. If you’d like to support the podcast, you can buy Beth a coffee at:  ☕ http://ko-fi.com/unboundpodcastBOOKS BY BETH CURRY:📖 All These Beautiful Things: A Daughter’s Journey Through Memory & Lovehttps://www.amazon.ca/All-These-Beautiful-Things-Daughters/dp/1069005568Coming soon: The Weight of Truth & The Other Side of QuietCREDITS:Host/Author: Beth Curry  Production: Beth Curry, Matt Botham, & Lucid Dreams ProductionsCover Art: Lucid Dreams ProductionsMUSIC:“Daydreams” by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com“Butterfly” by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.comLicensed under Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0“Along The Way” by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.euLicensed under Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0RATE & REVIEW:If this episode resonated with you, please consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your reviews help other listeners find Unbound and contribute to broader conversations about all the topics I cover. NEXT EPISODE: Episode 5: Warning Signs - Beth reads about the family trips that seemed like classic "Mom being Mom" adventures at the time, but in hindsight revealed the early warning signs hidden in plain sight. From broken ATMs in Orlando to unauthorized turtle viewing in Nassau, these stories now carry different weight.© 2025 Beth Curry. All Rights Reserved.