In this episode, we're talking about the art of meeting someone where they are especially when dementia changes how your loved one sees, understands, or remembers the world. We get into the instinct to correct everything, learning when to redirect instead, and how to respond to the feelings behind the words rather than getting caught up in the facts.

We're also talking about the harder side of it: adjusting our expectations, grieving the conversations that look different now, and reminding ourselves that patience is a work in progress (because we're human, not saints!).

How do you let go of needing someone to understand your reality and instead meet them in theirs? We're sharing what we've learned with Mom, the things we're still figuring out, and why sometimes connection matters more than correction.

Because at the end of the day, we're all just trying to show up with a little more patience, compassion, and love even on the days when we have to remind ourselves to do the same. 💛

If you're interested in learning more about the Parkinson's walk, you can find our team page here: https://secure.parkinson.org/site/TR?pg=team&fr_id=7916&team_id=98121

What happens when you love your family deeply, but also want to build a life somewhere else? In this episode, we’re talking about the complicated feeling of being somewhat stuck in Arizona because of caregiving — wanting to move, experience a different city, and live our best lives, while also knowing that Mom’s care has to factor into those decisions.

Technically, we could move Mom with us… but when you start thinking about the logistics, cost, healthcare, finding a new care home, and uprooting everything she knows, it suddenly becomes a much bigger decision. We talk about the cost-benefit of making a move, the guilt that comes with even wanting to leave, and the frustrating feeling that our own lives are on pause while we navigate this chapter.

Because caregiving isn't always about what you can't do. Sometimes it's about all the things you want to do but aren't sure when, or if you'll be able to. We're getting real about ambition, independence, family responsibility, and figuring out how to make room for our own lives while still showing up for Mom.

We're back! In this episode we talk about recent trips, upcoming plans, and give our listeners an update on mom. While we were away from the pod, we did some personal travel which obviously led us to caregiver guilt. Classic! We also took our mom to the neuro, and the results surprised us. Lastly, we have a lot to look forward to in the coming weeks. Including Lexi finishing off a crochet project. Skip ahead 20 minutes if you want to move past the crochet talk.

Like, review, and share with a friend!