Denial & Dementia: Why Waiting Can Lead to Crisis
In this episode of Aging Starts Now, Outreach Coordinator Dana Hentschel sits down with Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis to talk about one of the most difficult—and most overlooked—parts of dementia: denial.
Families often explain away the early signs… the confusion, the personality changes, the small mistakes. But when warning signs are ignored, the consequences can quickly escalate.
Dana and Barbara share the real story of a family who struggled to accept their father’s dementia until it led to a heartbreaking crisis. Together, they break down:
Why denial is such a powerful force
How to recognize when “normal aging” may be something more
The risks of delaying action
What families can do to move toward acceptance and safety
Whether you’re caring for an aging loved one or want to better understand dementia, this is a meaningful and eye-opening conversation you won’t want to miss.
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Denial & Dementia: Why Waiting Can Lead to Crisis
In this episode of Aging Starts Now, Outreach Coordinator Dana Hentschel sits down with Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis to talk about one of the most difficult—and most overlooked—parts of dementia: denial.
Families often explain away the early signs… the confusion, the personality changes, the small mistakes. But when warning signs are ignored, the consequences can quickly escalate.
Dana and Barbara share the real story of a family who struggled to accept their father’s dementia until it led to a heartbreaking crisis. Together, they break down:
Why denial is such a powerful force
How to recognize when “normal aging” may be something more
The risks of delaying action
What families can do to move toward acceptance and safety
Whether you’re caring for an aging loved one or want to better understand dementia, this is a meaningful and eye-opening conversation you won’t want to miss.
Episode 295- Navigating Dementia Care with Clarity
Aging Starts Now
22 minutes 42 seconds
4 weeks ago
Episode 295- Navigating Dementia Care with Clarity
Caring for a loved one with dementia can be overwhelming — but you don’t have to do it alone.
In this episode, Elder Care Coordinator Debra King. LCSW is joined by Keita Cole from the Tennessee Dementia Navigator Program — a powerful (and free) resource helping families across Tennessee find the support, guidance, and services they need.
💬 In this conversation, we cover:
✔️ What the Dementia Navigator Program is & how it works
✔️ Real ways it supports caregivers and individuals with dementia
✔️ How to access these services — and who qualifies
✔️ Why early connection to resources can change everything
If you or someone you love is facing the challenges of dementia, this episode is essential listening.
Aging Starts Now
Denial & Dementia: Why Waiting Can Lead to Crisis
In this episode of Aging Starts Now, Outreach Coordinator Dana Hentschel sits down with Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis to talk about one of the most difficult—and most overlooked—parts of dementia: denial.
Families often explain away the early signs… the confusion, the personality changes, the small mistakes. But when warning signs are ignored, the consequences can quickly escalate.
Dana and Barbara share the real story of a family who struggled to accept their father’s dementia until it led to a heartbreaking crisis. Together, they break down:
Why denial is such a powerful force
How to recognize when “normal aging” may be something more
The risks of delaying action
What families can do to move toward acceptance and safety
Whether you’re caring for an aging loved one or want to better understand dementia, this is a meaningful and eye-opening conversation you won’t want to miss.
