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Podcast: Life Happens
Episode: When Grandma Has Dementia - Helping Children Keep Connected
Description: In this heartfelt episode of Life Happens, Kim Hegwood sits down with Laurette Foggini to discuss ways to keep children connected to grandparents or loved ones living with dementia. Laurette shares insights into the challenges that prevent families from being fully present, even when they want to stay engaged. She offers guidance on when and how to introduce the topic of dementia to children, helping them understand and process the changes in their grandparent’s behavior and memory.
As families prepare for the holiday season, Laurette provides practical suggestions to engage children with their grandparents meaningfully, creating moments of jo...