Paul Gilmartin
Paul Gilmartin
#646 When A Parent Has Alzheimer's - Steph Jagger
#646 When A Parent Has Alzheimer's - Steph Jagger
#646 When A Parent Has Alzheimer's - Steph Jagger
Friday 2nd June 2023
Join Steph Jagger on 'Mental Illness Happy Hour' as she shares her journey of loving a parent with Alzheimer's, highlighting moments of beauty amidst grief.
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Get the buttons here!Finding Light in the Darkness: Steph Jagger on Loving a Parent with Alzheimer's
Episode Overview
- Steph Jagger shares her experience of loving someone with dementia
- The power of being present and embracing conscious grief
- Exploring unexpected moments of beauty within the disease
- Shifting dynamics in family relationships
- Navigating the emotional complexity of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's
The more and more I stay present to myself as well as my mom when I'm with her, the more and more, to be frank, kind of magical things I see.
Imagine facing the heart-wrenching reality of a loved one slipping away due to Alzheimer's. In this moving episode of 'Mental Illness Happy Hour', host Paul Gilmartin sits down with Steph Jagger, who opens up about her deeply personal journey of caring for her mother with dementia. Steph doesn't just talk about the sorrow; she also highlights the unexpected moments of beauty that can emerge amidst the struggle.
Through heartfelt anecdotes and candid reflections, she paints a picture of conscious grief and the small, yet profound, joys that surface even in the darkest times. Steph shares stories from her book, 'Everything Left to Remember', where she documents a poignant camping road trip with her mother. This journey becomes a metaphor for navigating the unpredictable terrain of Alzheimer's, capturing both the pain and the fleeting moments of connection.
The episode dives into how family dynamics shift and evolve when dementia enters the picture, offering listeners a raw and compassionate look at the emotional complexities involved. If you're grappling with a similar situation or simply want to understand more about the human side of dementia, this episode is a must-listen. Steph's insights remind us that even in the midst of profound loss, there can be glimmers of hope and beauty.