broadcaster rachel corbett | 39

Broadcaster, writer and podcaster Rachel Corbett joins Tak for a conversation about dementia, caring for both of her parents, family, career and finding contentment. Rachel spent almost two decades with dementia as a major part of her life, first with her mum and then, almost immediately afterwards, with her dad. She opens up about how her mum’s Alzheimer’s unexpectedly helped heal their complicated relationship, the guilt she felt trying to continue building a career while caring for her parents, and the reality of caring for someone when the relationship itself hasn’t always been easy.

What we get into:

• Caring for both of Rachel’s parents through dementia

• How Alzheimer’s changed Rachel’s relationship with her mum

• Feeling guilty about working while her mum was unwell

• Almost 20 years of caring and dementia

• Turning down career opportunities to stay close to her dad

• The advice from Rachel’s therapist that stayed with her

• Why caring ultimately changed the way Rachel sees herself

• Dementia throughout Rachel’s family history

• Her fear about what that could mean for her future

• Wanting to stay healthy for her daughter