When the promise you made years ago becomes impossible to keep, how do you move forward without drowning in guilt? Join Dawn Platt, a national dementia trainer and coach, as she continues our family conflicts series this week, tackling the most heart-wrenching dilemmas faced by dementia caregivers. In this powerful episode, Dawn explores what happens when your loved one reminds you of that devastating promise: "You said you'd never put me in a home." With compassionate insight and real-world experience, she reveals why dementia changes everything—including the promises we thought we could keep—and offers practical guidance for navigating the complex emotions of caregiving without losing yourself in the process.

In this raw and honest episode, dementia coach and host Dawn Platt tackles the most explosive family conflict she encounters: adult stepchildren battling their parent's spouse over care decisions. Through the story of Robert, his second wife Karen, and his protective daughter Lisa, Dawn reveals why these fights really happen (hint: it's not just about dad's wellbeing), and shares four game-changing strategies to stop the family warfare before it destroys everyone involved. If you're caught in this emotional tug-of-war or watching it tear your family apart, this episode offers the roadmap to peace you've been desperately searching for.

We've all encountered them: the family member who offers little help with daily caregiving but has plenty to say about how you're handling mom's dementia care. In this week's continuation of our Family Conflicts Series, if you're the primary caregiver dealing with criticism from family members who aren't doing the daily work, this episode is for you. Dawn Platt reveals why this frustrating dynamic happens so often in dementia families and shares practical strategies to set boundaries, protect your mental health, and handle the guilt and second-guessing. Learn when it's okay to limit contact and how to shift the conversation from criticism to actual solutions—because those who do the least often criticize the most.

In this thought-provoking episode of The Disappearing Mind, host Dawn Platt continues our family conflicts series by confronting the question every dementia care family eventually faces: whose decision is it anyway? When spouses and adult children clash over care choices, who truly has the right to decide? Through a compelling real-world scenario of a blended family in crisis, Dawn explores the delicate balance between legal authority and emotional reality. She offers practical wisdom for transforming power struggles into collaborative care, revealing how families can honor both relationships and responsibilities while keeping their loved one's needs at the center. An essential listen for anyone navigating the complex intersection of dementia, family dynamics, and decision-making.

In this week's episode, national dementia trainer and host Dawn Platt tackles one of the most painful challenges on the dementia journey: when your spouse with dementia falls in love with someone else. With sensitivity and compassion, Dawn addresses the heartbreak this situation creates while offering practical guidance for those facing it. Drawing from years of experience, she explains why this behavior happens, how to respond with dignity rather than confrontation, and why stepping into your loved one's reality can preserve both their comfort and your emotional well-being. Whether you're personally experiencing this difficult situation or supporting someone who is, this conversation provides the validation and strategies needed to navigate one of dementia's most complicated emotional territories.

In this week's episode, dementia trainer and coach Dawn Platt turns the spotlight onto an often-overlooked hero in the dementia journey: the caregiver. Drawing from personal experience and professional wisdom, Dawn reveals seven crucial practices that can transform how we support those carrying the weight of caregiving. From powerful listening techniques to avoiding common pitfalls, this episode offers essential guidance for friends and family who want to help but don't know how. Whether you're supporting someone with dementia or know someone who is, this conversation provides compassionate insights that will change how you show up for caregivers when they need it most.

In this episode of The Disappearing Mind, Dawn Platt explores Korsakoff Syndrome—a lesser-known but devastating form of cognitive decline that looks nothing like typical dementia. With compassion and clarity, Dawn uncovers who's most at risk, the surprising ways it manifests, and why it often goes unrecognized even by family members. Most importantly, she shares critical information about this condition that sets it apart from other dementias: unlike most, this one might be preventable. Whether you're a caregiver or simply interested in brain health, this episode offers essential insights into the profound connection between nutrition and cognitive wellbeing that could change how you think about dementia prevention.

In this essential episode of The Disappearing Mind, Dawn Platt tackles one of dementia caregiving's most challenging yet rarely discussed realities: bathing resistance. With compassion and practical wisdom, Dawn reveals why people with dementia often resist bathing and shares seven proven techniques to transform these difficult moments. Through real caregiver questions about handling aggression, denial, and water phobias, listeners will discover gentle approaches that preserve dignity while maintaining hygiene—turning daily "bathing battles" into opportunities for connection and reminding caregivers they're not alone in this intimate aspect of the dementia journey.