How to Survive the Emotional Toll of Dementia Care | Dr. Lauren Brown & Dr. Josh Helman #66
In this episode, Dr. Josh Helman was joined by Dr. Lauren P. Brown, founder and CEO of The Alzheimer’s Experience. Dr. Brown is an author, educator, speaker, certified dementia practitioner, and researcher whose work focuses on helping families, caregivers, and professionals better understand the realities of Alzheimer’s and dementia care. Drawing from her PhD research in advanced human behavior, Dr. Brown has spent years studying the emotional experiences of Alzheimer’s caregivers. Her work highlights the hidden struggles of anticipatory grief, guilt, family conflict, caregiver burnout, and communication challenges that arise when caring for a loved one living with dementia