A Young Woman’s Story of Having a Parent with Dementia

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A Young Woman’s Story of Having a Parent with Dementia

July 26, 2023 by Alzheimer’s Speaks

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Today Lori La Bey host of Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio talks with Marisa Plescia who will be sharing her personal story of having a father with Alzheimer’s disease.  Marisa wants to empower other young adults and teens who have a parent with a form of dementia.

Learn:

1)  If there were surprising times during her journey both positive and challenging times for herself and her family?

2) How did Marisa come to terms with her father’s diagnosis?

3) How did becoming a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s in your 20s affect her, especially in the dying process? 

4) Marisa shares her experience after her father passed away.

  1. How does Audivi preserve memories?
  2. Find out how an idea to save memories for family members turned into an actual tool for those living with dementia.
  3. How audio combined with a picture ignites the brain in a different fashion from a video.
  4. Learn about other ways Audivi can be used to engage and enhance legacy.

https://omny.fm/shows/alzheimer-s-speaks/a-young-womans-story-of-having-a-parent-with-demen

Contact Information for Marisa Plescia

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