Beverly Thorn, PhD, a psychologist and certified End-Of-Life Doula, discusses her new book, Before I Lose My Own Mind: Navigating Life as a Dementia Caregiver, telling her own personal story of caring for her husband with dementia. The book is aimed at caring for the caregiver, who often gets overlooked. Since dementia is not an all or nothing thing, there is time before one loses decisional capacity to consider and talk about life values, healthcare and dementia care preferences, and end-of-life wishes. Planning and communication are key in a society where no one wants to talk about dementia or death. Visit Dr. Thorn's website: https://drbeverlythorn.com/
January 26, 2025. If you or a loved has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, you are not alone! Nellie Hernandez from Alzheimer's San Diego discussed the scope of Alzheimer's disease, options for end of life planning, and provided an overview of her organization's free services and support for patients and caregivers.