When Your Loved One With Dementia Seems Fine to Everyone Else

When your loved one with dementia seems fine to everyone else, it can leave you feeling like no one believes what you're living with. A sibling says, "Dad seemed great today." A doctor says, "They're doing so well." And you're left wondering if they think you're exaggerating.

In this episode, I'm sharing what I told a caregiver who came up to me after a talk with this exact frustration, and what helped me when my own siblings said these things about my dad. I'll walk you through two ways to handle these comments so they don't upset you as much, and explain why someone with dementia can seem perfectly fine during short visits and appointments.

If you'd like to see this episode on video, you can hop on over to my YouTube channel here.

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⏱ CHAPTERS

0:00 - Intro

0:28 - When family says "Dad seems fine"

2:00 - Option 1: Sharing how their comments affect you

3:45 - Option 2: Changing how you think about their comments

6:40 - Why dementia can look so different to others

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