Right now, there are an estimated 55 million people living with Dementia, worldwide. Every year, another 10 million cases are added. As of 2023, 1 in 3 seniors will die with Alzheimers Disease or another form of Dementia. And chances are high that you have experienced the effects of dementia or love someone who has.My guest, Don Wendorf dedicated 45 years as a Marriage and Family Therapist and entered retirement to become the primary caregiver for his wife, Susan. After her passing, Don became a passionate advocate for individuals living with Dementia, offering support and guidance to those navigating the same path.Whether its a spouse, parent, child, sibling or friend, witnessing your loved one gradually lose aspects of themselves can be incredibly painful.Don guides us through the approach of person-centered care, explaining why it can facilitate deeper connections with our loved ones, even amidst the inevitable feelings of disappointment, frustration, and sadness that often accompany the significant challenges of Dementia.As Don shares his personal experience around the grief and common themes that come up as a caregiver, he gives us invaluable practical wisdom on balancing self-care with preserving the dignity and essence of your loved one.And whether you are a caregiver because of a Dementia diagnosis or because of any other diagnosis, I believe that this episode will offer the medicine of encouragement for you, too.I'm grateful you're here. Thank you for listening!~Rachel Video of Naomi Feil With Glady'sBooks:Caregiver Carol'sLove Lyrics: A Musical Marital ManualDementia-Friendly WorshipResources:Alzheimers AssociationAlzauthors.org

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