8 Things I Learned About Dementia After My In-Laws Were Diagnosed

Описание: When you hear the word “dementia,” what comes to mind? Memory loss? Forgetting names? Getting lost in familiar places? That’s what I thought too — until my in-laws were diagnosed.

In this video, I’m sharing the 8 things I learned about dementia after my in-laws were diagnosed — things I wish we had known sooner. These aren’t just facts — they’re insights that can help you advocate better, get clearer answers, and start planning with more confidence and less fear.

Whether you’re just starting to ask questions, in the thick of navigating care, or supporting a loved one behind the scenes, this video will help you understand:
🔸 The difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia
🔸 Why some dementia symptoms have nothing to do with memory
🔸 What to do if a doctor gives you a quick diagnosis with no plan
🔸 The conditions that look like dementia but might be treatable
🔸 Why building a care team matters — and who to include
🔸 And why this journey is as emotional as it is clinical

📌 BONUS: I’m also sharing 4 caregiver YouTube channels in the description below that offer ongoing resources and support.
👉 ‪‪‪@confidentcaregiveracademy‬
👉 ‪‪ ​‪@DementiaCareblazers‬
👉 ‪‪‪@JustAskDrMacie‬
👉 ‪@teepasnowvideos‬
👉 ‪@answersaboutalzheimers‬

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🕰️TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro - 8 Things I Learned About Dementia After My In-Laws Were Diagnosed
01:52 Get Multiple Medical Opinions
02:12 Diagnosis 1 - Dementia
03:42 Dementia Is More Than Memory Loss
04:08 Dementia Symptoms Overlap With Other Conditions
05:12 Alzheimer’s Is Not The Same As Dementia
05:57 Dementia Is Not A Diagnosis
06:50 Rule Out Other Conditions
07:21 Cognitive Decline Is a Normal Part of Aging
07:55 Other Conditions That Mirror Dementia & Alzheimer’s
08:06 Diagnosis 2 - Normal Pressure Hydracephalus
08:42 Diagnosis 3 - White Matter Disease
09:19 Some Conditions are Treatable if Found Early
09:56 Some Conditions are Reversible if Found Early
11:05 Do Not Self Diagnose
11:35 Early Signs Are Subtle
13:03 Build Your Healthcare Team
14:07 Build Your Social-Emotional Team
14:47 No One-Size-Fits-All Treatment Plan
15:59 The Emotional Journey of Being a Caregiver
18:29 You Are Not Alone on Your Caregiver Journey
19:10 Resources for Dementia Caregivers

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