Maxine Anderson

Maxine Anderson, a training and supervising analyst from multiple psychoanalytic societies, discusses her unique experience caring for a former analysand with dementia. She shares insights into the emotional dynamics of caregiver-patient relationships, emphasizing the importance of analytic awareness in managing denial and projection. The conversation also highlights the rejuvenating impact of reconnecting with past patients, the complexities of communication in the face of memory loss, and the deep emotional undercurrents involved in navigating dementia care.