Voices of Dementia: Demand Support to Keep Living Your Life Fully

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Episode Description: 

In this episode of 'Comforting Closure - Conversations with a Death Doula,' host Traci Arieli discusses the complex and often stigmatized topic of dementia. Joined by Kate Swaffer from Dementia Alliance International, they explore Kate's personal journey with young-onset dementia, the formation of Dementia Alliance International, and the crucial peer-to-peer support it offers. Key takeaways include the importance of demanding support to keep living, the role of grief management, and the need for systemic change in how dementia is perceived and treated.  

Links/Resources: 

• Guest: Kate Swaffer's Website - http://www.kateswaffer.com
• Dementia Alliance International - www.dementiaallianceinternational.org 
• Join Dementia Alliance International - www.joindai.org 
• Host: Traci Arieli's Website - https://www.comfortingclosure.com 

Resources: 

• Book: "What the Hell Happened to My Brain?" by Kate Swaffer 

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