The Diagnosis (sort of)

We finally had the CT scan results. We had a “diagnosis.” We had a caregiving schedule that seemed to work. And we were exhausted — did we really need more doctors, more tests, and more waiting rooms? In this episode of This Is Your Brain on Mom, we take you inside the rollercoaster of Google diagnoses, geriatric assessments, and the moment a doctor finally said the word “Alzheimer’s.” From confusing frontotemporal dementia vs. Alzheimer’s searches to navigating the Quebec healthcare system for elder care, we share the raw, funny, and heartbreaking truth of being adult children caring for a parent with dementia. You’ll hear how we balanced sibling caregiving, private healthcare appointments, and long waits at geriatric clinics, all while coping with the emotional impact of an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. And just when we thought we had our answer, Mom threw us a curveball that changed everything. 🎧 Listen now for a candid look at the highs, lows, and even bizarre moments (like unexpected dementia behaviors) that come with caring for a parent with Alzheimer’s disease. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices