Flash Forward Podcast Flashcards
1
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Lived Experiences of Being Diagnosed with dementia
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People are left with very few options. They lose jobs and are unable to work.
Medical communities see dementia as a death sentence and essentially told to wait it out…
No counselling, just for the family. Families may distance themselves (in Kate’s story)
2
Q
Caretaker’s experience when taking care of mother with dementia
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Caretakers are not given real action plans on how to take on living with someone with dementia.
No guidance give to caretakers, making them learn everything themselves.
Caretakers themselves also face depression and grief.
