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Sandeep Jauhar's memoir explains how Alzheimer's works – and how it affected his dad
Sep 27, 2023
Sandeep Jauhar, physician and author of My Father's Brain, shares his personal journey of caring for his father with dementia and explores the challenges of understanding and caring for loved ones with Alzheimer's. He discusses the difficulties faced by caregivers and the lack of support and resources available. Additionally, he delves into the moral dilemma of end-of-life care and highlights the cultural importance of finding culturally competent caregivers.
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- Understanding the cultural context of caregiving for aging loved ones is crucial for their safety.
- Dementia caregivers lack sufficient support and resources, highlighting the need for improved government funding and innovative care models.
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Recognizing the Signs of Dementia
The author, Sandeep Johar, discusses his book 'My Father's Brain', recounting his experiences as a caregiver for his father who suffered from dementia. He shares the initial signs of memory loss, such as forgetting lunch and important codes. While memory loss is common as people age, Johar recognized that his father's memory loss was more severe. As a cardiologist, Johar realized that understanding what was happening in his father's brain would help him cope with the frustrations and emotional challenges of caregiving.
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