Dementia And Shifting Roles

When dementia enters a family, it doesn't just affect memory. It reshapes the roles and responsibilities that have defined relationships for decades. In this episode, Kelly explores how taking on a loved one's responsibilities can lead to "competence fatigue," why losing familiar roles can feel like losing identity, and how families can adapt while preserving dignity, purpose, and connection.

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Resources

"Changes To Your Relationship"

https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/caregiver-health/relationship-changes

"How to Successfully Pivot When Dementia Changes Family Roles"

https://www.jfscare.org/blog/how-to-successfully-pivot-when-dementia-changes-family-roles/

"Personal Care"

https://www.alz.org/getmedia/ea0c6f66-8c03-47a4-ad7f-3d42eff88da7/alzheimers-dementia-personal-care-ts.pdf