The Week Everything Changed: Early Signs of Alzheimer's (Part 2)

Send us Fan MailIn Part 1, we walked you through the early signs we noticed over years of visits and trips. In Part 2, we share the story of the one week that changed everything.It was the end of March 2025. Felicia and Dave were heading to Hawaii, and our mom flew to Orlando to meet Amber before they both traveled up to Plattsburgh to watch Oliver for the week. What we thought would be a manageable week of grandma helping with a nine month old turned into the moment we could no longer explain things away.From getting lost in the airport, to struggling with a baby gate, to asking the same question four times in thirty minutes, to not remembering an entire middle of the night wake up that she was fully present for, this was the week the puzzle pieces stopped looking like coincidences and started looking like a pattern we couldn't ignore.We share what it felt like to be in the thick of it without a diagnosis, how frustrating and heartbreaking it was to watch our mom get defensive about things that weren't her fault, and the Target run and late night gas station parking lot conversation with our dad that finally set in motion what would lead to an official diagnosis.This is Part 2 of a three part series. The diagnosis is coming. But first, you need to see what it took to get there.If you've ever had to convince someone you love that something is changing with their brain, struggling with dementia symptoms, this episode is for you. We're sharing every detail because the earlier you recognize these signs, the more time you have to take action and fight for the person you love.Walk with us! Join our team at the Walk to End Alzheimer's in Buffalo, NY this September 2026 — or donate! 100% of proceeds go to the Alzheimer's Association: act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2026/NY-WesternNewYork?pg=team&team_id=1057467&fr_id=19818Support the showThanks for walking this journey with us. Conversations Through Alzheimer's is hosted by sisters Amber and Felicia, and new episodes drop every Monday through September 2026.If this show has resonated with you, share it with someone who needs it and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts. Follow along on our socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conversationsthroughalz/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@conversationsthroughalz YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ConversationsThroughALZSupport the Alzheimer's Association by joining our Walk to End Alzheimer's team or donating: https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2026/NY-WesternNewYork?pg=team&team_id=1057467&fr_id=19818