If you missed last night's Poolside Chat, the recording is live in the Classroom Tab under the Library folder! Thank you to all who joined. Please, invite your friends and family to join our Poolside Chats! We hope to spread the message of dementia awareness to as many people as possible. Our next Poolside chat will be October 14 at 5:30 pm PST, please register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/dXioHUVUREK-m9xWgySEeA#/

Caring for someone with dementia is not only about daily tasks, but also about navigating a silent, ongoing grief that many caregivers don’t feel they can talk about. This grief begins long before the final goodbye, as pieces of your loved one fade with each stage of the disease. TONIGHT, we will be talking about Grief in Dementia Care, where @Laura Wayman and @Jocelyn Ives will share how unfolding grief, anticipatory grief, and acute grief uniquely affect caregivers. Understanding these phases matters because it validates your emotions and reminds you that your sadness, guilt, or even anger are all normal and deeply human responses. Please join this important conversation. | September 23 @ 5:30p.m. PST (AZ) Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/PRzPtXKIRf-NNdHzhSToUg

We had such a meaningful conversation this week with Mike White about his book Family Conversations: We Must Have But Don’t Want To. These are the tender, often uncomfortable questions we sometimes avoid—like, “What would you like your last outfit to be?” or even practical ones like, “What’s your phone or banking password?” Having these conversations can be an act of love. They help us truly understand our loved ones’ wishes while also easing the stress that families often face later. When approached with compassion, these talks can bring families closer together. Have you thought about starting one of these important conversations with the people you love? 💜

Thank you to Mike White for joining us Tuesday night to talk more about his book (Family Conversations: We Must Have but Do Not Want To), and thank you to everyone who was able to join! Our recording is live in the Classroom tab for those who may have missed it. Also, don't forget to register for our next Poolside Chat on September 26 @ 5:30 PM PDT/AZ: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/PRzPtXKIRf-NNdHzhSToUg

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