EPISODE · Feb 13, 2026 · 37 MIN
What Dementia Really Looks Like - Glenna Hecht
from Find Your Brightside · host Jerry "J-Man" Joyner
CALL US TO SPREAD THE GOOD NEWS (LEAVE A MESSAGE) - (808) 214-9842Welcome to The Brightside - the podcast where real stories, life lessons, and meaningful conversations help you navigate life with a positive perspective.In today’s episode, Jerry “J-Man” Joyner sits down with Glenna Hecht, HR expert, author, and dementia advocate, for an honest and powerful conversation about caregiving, memory loss, and supporting loved ones living with dementia.Glenna shares the deeply personal story behind her book How Old Are You Today?, a practical and emotional guide for families facing the challenges of dementia. She opens up about her mother’s 9-year journey with dementia in Chicago, living to nearly 100 years old, and the lessons she learned about patience, resilience, and unconditional love.Connect with Glenna at her website - https://www.https://glennahecht.com/Purchase the book on amazon and the books website - https://www.howoldareyoutoday.com/Dementia affects millions of families, and this conversation provides real-world insight into what it’s like to care for a loved one experiencing memory loss, confusion, and cognitive decline.If you are caring for a parent with dementia, supporting a loved one with memory loss, or trying to better understand the effects of aging on the brain, this episode offers guidance, perspective, and encouragement.Glenna also brings decades of experience as an HR leader, having worked with global companies like Starbucks and Disney, offering a unique perspective on people, relationships, and overcoming life’s toughest challenges.Topics covered in this episode:What dementia is and how it affects familiesCaring for a loved one with dementiaMemory loss and cognitive declineCaregiver stress and emotional supportReal-life dementia caregiving experiencesLessons from a 9-year dementia journeyAging, family, and resilienceThis episode is for caregivers, families, and anyone seeking understanding, support, and hope when facing dementia.Subscribe for more conversations about personal growth, resilience, and finding your bright side.
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CALL US TO SPREAD THE GOOD NEWS (LEAVE A MESSAGE) - (808) 214-9842Welcome to The Brightside - the podcast where real stories, life lessons, and meaningful conversations help you navigate life with a positive perspective.In today’s episode, Jerry “J-Man” Joyner sits down with Glenna Hecht, HR expert, author, and dementia advocate, for an honest and powerful conversation about caregiving, memory loss, and supporting loved ones living with dementia.Glenna shares the deeply personal story behind her book How Old Are You Today?, a practical and emotional guide for families facing the challenges of dementia. She opens up about her mother’s 9-year journey with dementia in Chicago, living to nearly 100 years old, and the lessons she learned about patience, resilience, and unconditional love.Connect with Glenna at her website - https://www.https://glennahecht.com/Purchase the book on amazon and the books website - https://www.howoldareyoutoday.com/Dementia affects millions of families, and this conversation provides real-world insight into what it’s like to care for a loved one experiencing memory loss, confusion, and cognitive decline.If you are caring for a parent with dementia, supporting a loved one with memory loss, or trying to better understand the effects of aging on the brain, this episode offers guidance, perspective, and encouragement.Glenna also brings decades of experience as an HR leader, having worked with global companies like Starbucks and Disney, offering a unique perspective on people, relationships, and overcoming life’s toughest challenges.Topics covered in this episode:What dementia is and how it affects familiesCaring for a loved one with dementiaMemory loss and cognitive declineCaregiver stress and emotional supportReal-life dementia caregiving experiencesLessons from a 9-year dementia journeyAging, family, and resilienceThis episode is for caregivers, families, and anyone seeking understanding, support, and hope when facing dementia.Subscribe for more conversations about personal growth, resilience, and finding your bright side.
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